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Emerging tech: harnessing the promise and potential
Pakistan risks falling behind as AI deep-tech reshapes global economies, demanding governance, investment, vision
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Unrest within marriages
Betrayal is tearing apart marriages in Pakistan, fueling violence, trauma, tragedy
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Karachi's water woes
Karachi’s water tanker networks siphon supply through illegal hydrants, worsening shortages, driving up household cost
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Steadfast for Palestine
Pakistan backs the UNSC resolution on Gaza to halt violence, stressing that peace needs ending occupation
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Vulnerability index
A new report shows deep gaps in housing, health, education in Balochistan, K-P, underscoring governance failures
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Cry me another river
The 27th amendment was inevitable, exposing the contradictions in how citizens benefit from yet critique the system
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Imran's sisters detained after 10-hour sit-in outside Adiala Jail
Aleema, Dr Uzma, Noreen transferred to Chakri, expected to return home with their cousin Qasim Zaman
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Commuters trapped for hours as protest halts traffic in Karachi
Residents, officegoers complained that they remained stuck in traffic until at least 8pm
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NEPRA fines three power firms Rs57.5m over 30 Punjab deaths
Says deaths resulted from severe negligence and inadequate safety measures within distribution networks
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House set to force release of Epstein files after trump ends opposition
Trump had pushed to block more DOJ files on Epstein, once a friend, but dropped his opposition
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Rawalpindi rolls out 45 electric buses on four new routes today
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is expected to inaugurate service, marking launch of Pindi's first electric bus system
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Bitcoin slides below $90,000 as traders grow cautious
About $1.2T wiped from crypto market in the past six weeks, CoinGecko says
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CTD, Elite Force nab Afghan suicide bomber, handler in Bajaur
Security forces recover three hand grenades along with homemade IED, fuse and explosive material from suicide bomber
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LHC bars police from harassing ex-Sikh pilgrim who married Pakistani man by choice
Indian national Sarbjit Kaur, now Noor, alleges police raided her home and pressured her to end her marriage
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BISP distributes free SIMs to digitise financial aid for women
Women must bring CNIC and phone to BISP's Dynamic Registry Centres nationwide by Dec 31 to receive free SIMs
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Roblox to require age checks to use platform's chat features
Roblox added age checks as global critics and US lawsuits allege it failed to protect young users
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No firm is immune if AI bubble bursts, Google CEO tells BBC
Alphabet shares are up about 46% this year as investors bet it can compete with OpenAI
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Govt approves Rs50b defence package for national security
ECC also approves Technical Supplementary Grants of nearly Rs950 million for the Federal Civil Armed Forces
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Karachi set for major transport revamp as double-decker buses hit roads next week
Sharjeel Memon says Sindh govt introducing new routes for EV buses, plans to launch an EV taxi service by December
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'The Dead River' play reimagines the lost river Hakro
The play investigates the deep connection between nature, culture and society
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Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by five wickets in opening T20I of tri-nation series
Batters Fakhar Zaman and Usman Khan steered the hosts to a comfortable win with four balls remaining
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Cloudflare says global outage resolved after disrupting access to major platforms
Web-infrastructure firm Cloudflare was hit by an outage that disrupted internet services globally
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PSX stumbles as index drops 752 points amid broad-based selling
Market participation remained robust, with KSE All Share Index posting turnover of 1.5 billion shares
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Saudi Arabia pledges $1tr in US investment, up from $600b
Trump welcomes MBS to White House as Saudi crown prince seeks to strengthen ties
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Security forces kill 38 terrorists in drive against terrorism in K-P
23 terrorists were killed in Bajaur and Bannu, while 15 were eliminated in separate intelligence-based operations
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Rs1500 prize bond draw winners for November 2025 announced
First prize winner receives Rs3,000,000, three second prize winners get Rs1,000,000 each
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IHC orders committee to review Mahrang's ECL removal request within 30 days
Petitioner is currently held in judicial remand, detained under Section 3 of Maintenance of Public Order
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French ambassador Nicolas Galey visits Arts Council Pakistan for ‘World Culture Festival’
Envoy says festival activities are helping strengthen cultural exchange and diplomacy between the two countries
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Google plans data hub on Christmas Island with green energy goals
The remote island will gain a tech boost as Google builds a hub tied to major subsea cables
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IED explodes prematurely in Bannu, kills terrorist planting bomb
Bridge in Sorani, 2km from Bannu, key route to Peshawar for local travellers
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UNSC adopts US resolution endorsing Trump’s Gaza peace plan
Plan ensures process of demilitarising Gaza, including by decommissioning weapons, destroying military infrastructure
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Usyk vacates WBO heavyweight title
Wardley is expected to be crowned the new titleholder
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Oscar Piastri wins Australia's top sports honour
Formula One star recognised at Sport Australia Hall of Fame for exceptional year and national pride
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LeBron back in training, edges closer to Lakers return
The 40-year-old has not played at all this season after being laid low with sciatica last month
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Mbappe, PSG face off in multi-million lawsuit
Claim involves sidelining, contract classification, and lost revenue, with both sides demanding payouts
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Trump unveils fast-track visas for World Cup ticket holders
With the FIFA Pass fans would gain quicker visa slots, but US authorities maintain strict entry requirements
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Germany and Netherlands lock up World Cup spots in style
Nagelsmann’s side hit six in Leipzig as the Dutch team cruise to a four-goal victory over Lithuania
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IT exports hit record $386m in October
Sector posts 20% growth in four months; SBP incentives, GCC demand raise confidence
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Profit-taking wipes out early gains at PSX
KSE-100 index loses 248 points as volatility dents investor trust
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Indus Motor seeks stable auto policy, curbs on used car imports
Urges government to promote local manufacturing, protect industry
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Pakistan, Uzbekistan to launch direct flights
Committee formed to expedite drug certification; NBP branch in Tashkent to strengthen ties
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E-challan fines stir backlash as people demand road repairs
DIG defends penalties as life-saving deterrent, restoring order to chaotic roads
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Emirates orders 65 more Boeing 777-9 jets
Backing feasibility study for a larger 777-10 at Dubai Airshow
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Fertiliser firms must pay Rs450b before getting gas: ECC
Different sectors owe government gas infrastructure development cess worth over Rs450b
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Manufacturing bears 60% of Pakistan’s taxes as other sectors escape scrutiny, says Pasha
Instead of showing growth, manufacturing output shrinks
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Real exchange rate hits 103.95, signalling weaker export competitiveness
Rupee edges up; gold prices hold steady despite international drop
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Pakistan’s trade gap grows in first four months of FY26 despite higher remittances
Deficit widens to $11.26b as rising imports, slowing exports reverse gains
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Railway digitisation to drive growth, says PM
Shehbaz confirms $2b ADB financing request for nationwide upgrades
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FCC faces turmoil as location, rules, caseload remain uncertain
Govt intended for FCC to begin functioning from Federal Shariat Court; however, FSC judges objected
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AJK assembly ousts Anwarul Haq, elects PPP's Faisal Rathore as PM
PPP candidate secures 36 votes with PML-N support
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Smog tightens grip on Punjab; Lahore’s Air Quality Index slips into ‘very unhealthy’ zone
Province records average AQI of 200 during morning-to-afternoon monitoring period
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Nine killed, 36 injured as passenger coach overturns on Makran Coastal Highway
Balochistan chief minister expresses grief over the loss of lives and extends condolences to the bereaved families
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14 killed as truck plunges into dry canal in Sargodha fog
Victims were travelling from Islamabad to Faisalabad for a funeral, rescue officials say
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PTV stun SNGPL to break centuries-old record
They successfully defended a target of 40 runs
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FM Dar expresses hope for peace in Iran, wider region in phone call with Araghchi
Foreign ministers agree to continue bilateral consultations; Khamenei accuses Trump of casualties
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PTA introduces measures to prevent SIM blocking for overseas Pakistanis
Overseas Pakistanis can contact their respective mobile network operators to avail the facility
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Pakistan, US delegation agree to boost security, border coordination
Delegation also discusses training programmes for officers of FIA, Federal Constabulary, NCCIA
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Princess Zahra becomes AKU’s first pro-chancellor as 461 students graduate
University graduates 461 students at 38th convocation with nearly 70% of graduating class comprising women
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LHC draws red line between fair criticism, judicial smear
Cautions that no individual subjected to victimisation or retaliatory action during the process
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Court reissues non-bailable warrants for Imaan Mazari, husband over 'anti-state' tweets
Judge says relief lies with IHC as PECA case hearing adjourned to Jan 19
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EPA tells LHC it demolished 41 units, sealed dozens to curb smog
Submits compliance report to LHC, 127 units sealed, cases filed against 109 violators for environmental violations
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Karachi police arrest two men accused of sexually abusing children
SP East Investigation says Sindh lab DNA matches a single individual across multiple cases
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Comprehensive security plan finalised for basant in Lahore
Authorities will monitor kite flying round clock through drones, social media surveillance, dedicated control rooms
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Pakistan condemns mosque profiling in Indian occupied Kashmir
Foreign Office terms move 'grave violation' of religious freedom, part of systematic harassment of Muslim population
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FIA penalises five officials
Punishments were awarded to five officials involved in violations of discipline, corruption, and misuse of authority
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SPI up 3.87% on flour, gas prices
Rises 0.25% WoW; middle and lower-income households face higher inflation
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Higher SME lending limits proposed
Think tank urges clean lending, risk coverage to expand bank credit to small businesses
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RLNG prices reduced up to 5.3% for January
Revised tariffs apply to consumers of both Sui gas companies
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Easing tensions lift PSX by over 3,600 points
KSE-100 crosses 185,000 on institutional buying as Trump recedes on Middle East
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SBP injects Rs12.8tr via OMOs
Stable rupee, flat gold marked Friday's market close
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DISCO losses drain Rs397b in FY25
NEPRA report reveals fiscal fixes cut circular debt, but utility performance remains poor
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Seafood exports surge on improved competitiveness
Fisheries sector rebounds from pandemic-era disruptions
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Consumers brace for tariff hike
CPPA-G requests increase of 48 paisa per unit under fuel cost adjustment
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SBP launches WE-Finance Code with 23 banks
Central bank, ADB begin national action plan to expand credit for women-led enterprises
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Power sector sees Rs800b equity hole
Six power distribution companies remain in losses despite over Rs1tr subsidies
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KSE-100 soars 3,600 points as bulls dominate on geopolitical calm
Market closes at 185,099 points on strong oil and gas stock buying
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Govt seeks low interest on $2.5b debt
Requests loan rollover; World Bank says investment stays below targets
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SBP reserves inch up to $16b
Central bank holdings rise by $16m; gold down by Rs3,700/tola
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Gas supply raised to 746mmcfd on winter demand surge
Petroleum minister orders weekly monitoring, weighs diverting gas from industry to households
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SBP allows exchange firms to use Raast
People getting remittances through exchange companies will receive funds directly into bank accounts, digital wallets
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Trump vows tariffs on 8 European nations over Greenland
Announces 10% duty from Feb 1 on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Netherlands, Finland and Britain
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India fines IndiGo airline record $2.45m after December flight cancellations
The regulator warned senior staff and told IndiGo to remove operations head Jason Herter from duties
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Trump invites more global leaders to join Gaza 'Board of Peace'
Govt aide says Canadian PM intends to accept; Blair says "honoured" to be tapped to the fledgling board
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei says Trump ‘guilty for the casualties’ in protests
Says Iran "will not drag the country into war, but we will not let domestic or international criminals go unpunished"
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UN biodiversity treaty enters into force, aims to protect 30% of oceans by 2030
Under the treaty, countries must conduct environmental assessments of activities that have an impact on ocean ecology
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Thousands join anti-Trump ‘Hands off Greenland’ protests in Denmark
US Democratic Senator Chris Coons insists there is no security threat to Greenland to justify Trump’s stance
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Trump appoints Tony Blair, US general to shape Gaza’s future
US president unveils Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ as Washington pushes reconstruction plan amid fragile ceasefire
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FM Dar expresses hope for peace in Iran, wider region in phone call with Araghchi
Foreign ministers agree to continue bilateral consultations; Khamenei accuses Trump of casualties
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Nobel Prize inseparable from winner but medal can be given away, award body says
Says there are no restrictions in the statutes of the Nobel Foundation on what a laureate may do with the medal.
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Pakistan condemns mosque profiling in Indian occupied Kashmir
Foreign Office terms move 'grave violation' of religious freedom, part of systematic harassment of Muslim population
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Saudi Arabia's King Salman leaves hospital after 'reassuring' medical tests
PM Shehbaz expresses concern, offers well wishes
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Rain washes out second Pakistan-Sri Lanka T20I
Persistent rain forces match to be abandoned without a delivery being bowled as Pakistan lead series 1-0
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Thai esports player admits competing in girlfriend's place after her SEA Games disqualification
Thai esports professional has admitted he played in place of his girlfriend after her SEA Games disqualification
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Sabalenka impresses Australian Open warm-up
She clinched a 6-3, 6-3 win in 70 minutes against Cirstea
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PSB begins hockey club scrutiny before PHF elections
Club data is being collected through an online portal
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Kyrgios says he won't play singles at Australian Open
He has struggled with a series of injuries in recent seasons
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Sinner, Alcaraz tease doubles partnership
The duo prepares for their season-opening exhibition match in Incheon
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Pakistan U-16 set for historic UEFA tournament debut
The tournament will be held in Kazakhstan from April 24 to 30
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Arsenal miss chance to stretch lead
They settled for a goalless draw against Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium
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Real Madrid set up Clasico Super Cup final
They beat rivals Atletico Madrid 2-1 in Saudi Arabia
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PBSA names Qadir Memon as new president
He has widely travelled across the globe and actively participating in sports activities
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Hamza Khan wins Mr Rawalpindi title at district bodybuilding championship
Muneeb-ur-Rehman won the Junior title
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9th national rock climbing championship concludes in Islamabad
Islamabad’s Huzaifa Imran and SNGPL’s Abuzar Faiz and Amani Jannat emerged among the top performers
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Naqvi unveils US, Australia-based owners of new HBL PSL franchises
Interior minister calls bidding continuation of recent investment initiatives, saying it will generate Rs36b for PCB
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City, Villa falter in Premier League title race
Erling Haaland scored his 150th City goal from the penalty spot
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England need fresh approach: Stokes
The England captain backs coach Brendon McCullum despite Ashes defeat



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