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Kites in the sky, stories on screen: Basant in Punjabi cinema and music
How Lahore’s iconic kite festival lives on through films and music, preserving its colours and memories
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South Korea watchdog says tougher crypto rules needed after $40 billion giveaway
FSS governor Lee Chan-jin said the incident exposed structural flaws in virtual-asset electronic systems
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Euro zone yields mixed after Japan election; investors await US data
Delayed US jobs data is set to be released alongside inflation, retail figures
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PECA amendment cannot be suspended by injunction, IHC observes
Court adjourns journalists’ petitions against law until March 6
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Western weather system to bring drizzle to Karachi
Rain, snowfall over mountains are forecast in Quetta, Ziarat, Pishin, Chaman, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah
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Iran arrests at least four reform front politicians
Tehran blamed violence on 'rioters, armed terrorists', says were backed by enemies Israel, United States
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PM Shehbaz congratulates Japan PM Sanae Takaichi on election win
Pakistani premier expressed readiness to strengthen cooperation with Japan under new government
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Court indicts Ducky Bhai, wife Aroob Jatoi in gambling app case
Magistrate has summoned prosecution witnesses for February 23
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Thousands rally across Australia against Israeli president’s visit
Anthony Albanese invited Isaac Herzog after Bondi Beach; critics, pro-Palestinian groups staging nationwide protests
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Talha Anjum of Young Stunners announces engagement to Zoeia Karim
Images from ceremony circulated widely on social media, drawing congratulatory messages from fans, fellow artists
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New IPP power deals could save Pakistan Rs1.4tr, says Mishal report
Energy sector drove 40% of reforms, with more than 600 changes logged across 135 institutions
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Ali Amin Gandapur, Omar Ayub declared proclaimed offenders in 'Haqeeqi Azadi March' cases
Senior civil judge cites repeated non-appearance, orders arrest in two Bara Kahu FIRs
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Gold, silver prices extend gains at start of trading week
Price per 10 grams rises by Rs4,544 in Pakistan
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SC rejects immediate meeting request with Imran Khan, issues notice to govt
Court forms benches for cipher case appeals, dismisses multiple bail petitions as infructuous
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New Zealand mosque shooter tells court mental health forced him to plead guilty
Tarrant told court that harsh prison conditions had deteriorated his mental health while awaiting trial
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Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in jail after national security trial
Lai, founder of feisty shuttered Apple Daily newspaper, was first arrested in August 2020 was convicted last year
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South Korean military helicopter crashes during training, killing two
Army has suspended operations of all AH-1S helicopters after the accident
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ATC indicts PTI leaders Raoof Hasan, Ahmed Waqas Janjua in terror links case
Both plead not guilty as court orders prosecution witnesses to appear on February 23
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Section 144 extended for 15 days
Notification further imposed restrictions on display of weapons, carrying arms
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Couple told to reconcile in custody battle
IHC directs all four children be produced at the next hearing
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Dates demand peaks ahead of Ramazan
Wholesale markets see record price hikes, old dates processed and sold as fresh
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Hari Singh Nalwa Corner opens at UoH
Initiative aims to promote historical preservation, inclusivity and interfaith harmony
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Orange festival draws diplomatic crowd
13th edition of the festival was attended by ambassadors and diplomats from more than 50 countries
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Pashto folk music meets contemporary spin
Khumariyan band to open PNCA's first live series, featuring folk fusion, modern beats
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High alert amid PTI call for strike
Over 4,000 cops deployed; Metro Bus service between twin cities suspended
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Anti-narcotics drive yields zero recoveries
Excise and Narcotics teams continued to conduct routine visits to colleges, universities and major schools
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Rawalpindi unveils new plan to tackle dengue
Approval has been granted for the recruitment of 3,000 daily-wage male and female dengue workers next month
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Clean energy: what we hand over to next generation
From public health to industrial competitiveness, energy choices today shape future workforce and economy
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Beetroot: a less-explored commodity
As climate pressure mounts, old European crop beginning to draw attention at home
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Phases of PSX boom
Waning corporate profits, higher crude prices may create jitters in market
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Gold outside the system
Undocumented household gold could strengthen reserves, broaden tax base and reduce external vulnerability
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Pakistan's lost economic freedom
Indices show reform momentum, but taxation, informality weigh on outlook
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Basant concludes with heavy turnout, tight security
Celebrations unfolded over several days, shaped by shifting moods and weather
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PTI-TTAP strike yields mixed response
Complete shutdown in Quetta; Lahore, Islamabad see routine activity
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Zardari warns of 'pre-9/11' conditions in Afghanistan
President links recent Islamabad bombing, Balochistan assaults to militancy based in Afghanistan
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ICC steps in to resolve Pakistan-India WC row
ICC, BCB officials hold talks with Naqvi; Governing body urges Pakistan to play India; PCB passes decision to PM
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Did judiciary rise to the occasion
Election disputes, PTI cases linger on amid legitimacy concerns
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Balochistan has reached point of no return: Mengal
Mengal said Feb 8 elections created an artificial leadership in Balochistan
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JI chief says operations no solution to terror
He said two years have passed since the rigged elections, leaving the government without public support
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Feb 8 protest call falls flat in Punjab
CM Maryam mocks PTI over 'failure' to record protest
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FCC receives its first public interest petition
Plea seeks to halt construction of flyover outside Quetta hospital
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Islamabad picks concrete over trees, angering residents
Many residents fear that vision is steadily being eroded, with concrete replacing green spaces
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Many Karachi areas to see 4-day water supply cut
Seven-foot diameter main line repair to cut 200 MGD from Dhabeji supply; several areas to face shortages
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American football embraces fashion to spur viewership
US's National Football League encourages players to adopt latest outfits to enhance profits
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Pakistan, Egypt stress dialogue and diplomacy for regional stability
Both emphasise the importance of sustained engagement to advance peace in region
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Pakistan ranks 16th globally in outsourcing talent index, says IT minister
Says report suggests Pakistan could improve its ranking to 11 with further improvements in digital infrastructure
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President Asif Zardari to embark on week-long visit to China for talks on trade, CPEC
MOFA says visit is part of longstanding tradition of high-level exchanges between Pakistan and China
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CNN's Zakaria to Trump: make concessions
Zakaria said the US president would ultimately have to accept that he must also 'give up something'
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HBL PSL 11: PM Shehbaz approves spectators' attendance for final
PCB chairman thanks the prime minister for this decision and for facilitating the fans
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Man held for likening Tarnol crossing with Strait of Hormuz
Arrest was made after an FIR was registered on the complaint of Sub-Inspector Shahid Asghar on behalf of the state
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Oil tanker hijacked off Somalia
Eleven Pakistanis among crew taken hostage
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PMDC has admission powers: SHC
Rejects plea to lower MDCAT marks requirement
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NADRA rolls out revamped e-platform
New website streamlines identity services into one unified system
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Govt delivers Rs27 petrol shock amid fuel crunch
PM increases petroleum levy to Rs107.4 per liter
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Pakistan secures 3 bids for spot LNG cargoes
PLL, one of the public sector entities responsible for LNG imports, did not import any cargo last month
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Solar net metering not taxed: NEPRA
Clarifies Rs1,000 per kW one-time fee for on-grid users only
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Iran 'surprise' resurrects faltering peace process
Araghchi arrives in Islamabad in a major diplomatic breakthrough, US envoys Witkoff, Kushner to land today
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Iran can still make a good deal: Hegseth
Iran can still make a good deal: Hegseth
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22 terrorists killed in Khyber IBO
ISPR says child martyred in indiscriminate firing by terrorists
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SPI inflation surges to 13.98% YoY
Tomatoes cheaper by 27.65%, potatoes up 3.13% as 19 essential items become costlier
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Gold falls Rs2,900 despite global uptick
State Bank repays $1b to Abu Dhabi Fund; rupee inches up
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Govt vows to empower women-led enterprises
SMEDA, PIFD sign MoU for product development, incubation centres, market access
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Rate hike risks overcorrection
SBP faces dilemma as supply-side pressures clash with need to protect 3.89% GDP growth
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SECP strengthens AML framework
IBAN verification through SECP-notified entities will be accepted as a valid proof of identity under new framework
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Pakistan to close 70 govt accounts
IMF seeks transfer of Rs300b to treasury, longer debt maturity to reduce risks
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Pakistani firm unveils radar-evading military tents
Innovative product draws global interest at Techtextil exhibition
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'Govt committed to sustainable agrifood systems'
Hussain outlines vision for climate-smart agriculture, regional cooperation at FAO conference
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PSX recovers 1,500 points on Araghchi's visit
KSE-100 surges above 170k in late-session rally as diplomatic optimism returns
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Foreign investors explore chemical JV avenues
Emphasise need for policy consistency, business-friendly environment
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PSX rebounds 1,500 points on reports of Iranian FM's visit
KSE-100 stages sharp late-day rally after dramatic 3,000-point intraday slide
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Gold prices continue to slide in local, global markets
Price of 24-karat gold per tola decreases by Rs2,900 domestically
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Pakistan clears $3.45b loan to UAE after final $1b payment: SBP
$2.45 billion had been repaid last week, bringing the total repayment to $3.45 billion
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Govt agrees Rs2.8tr surplus target
BISP budget hiked by 22% to Rs845b, provinces told to generate Rs1.65tr surplus
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SBP reserves rise by $18m to $15.10b
Gold prices fall Rs5,200/tola amid global weakness
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Putin may attend G20 summit in Miami
Trump says it was mistake to kick Russia out of G8
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Zelenskiy seeks security co-operation with KSA
Ukrainian leader said this included exports of Ukrainian military expertise and air defence capabilities
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China holds live-fire drills
Over 17,000 troops from the US, the Philippines and allies began their annual Balikatan military exercises this week
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Hezbollah defiant in face of ceasefire extension
Israeli fire kills 10 in Gaza, medics say
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Warming El Nino set to return in mid-2026: UN
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) meanwhile said early signs indicated a strong event
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Iran rift exposes cracks in US-Spain relations
Pentagon email floats suspending Madrid from NATO
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India rebukes Trump for sharing 'hellhole' remarks
Congress party calls remark 'extremely insulting'
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US negotiators to go to Islamabad, but Iran says no direct talks
Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson says Tehran's concerns would be conveyed to mediator Pakistan
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Gaza children find joy through support animals
UN warns Gaza littered with unexploded ordnance, endangering lives and long-term recovery efforts
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Fact check: PM Meloni has not terminated any of Italy's deals with Israel; viral clip is fake
The expressions of Meloni appear exaggerated and unnatural in several other parts of the video as well
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UAE says rebuilding trust with Iran will take 'ages'
Israeli-US strikes on Iran in late February sparked conflict, with Tehran hitting US allies across Gulf region
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Netanyahu says he was successfully treated for prostate cancer
Says a malignant tumour found was removed with targeted treatment, leaving no trace now
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Warming El Nino set to return in mid-2026: UN
WMO warns of potentially strong event, flags risk of above-normal global temperatures
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Thai court to try 44 opposition figures over bid to amend royal insult law
People’s Party leaders among those facing ethics charges; lifetime bans possible as opposition vows to contest case
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Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says
Memo includes option to consider reassessing US diplomatic support for European 'imperial possessions'
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Arsenal eye return to top spot
The Gunners slip to second spot after City's 1-0 victory over Burnley
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Slot warns 'margins are small' in Champions League push
The Reds aim to strengthen their push for a place in UCL next season
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Mahrez issues warning ahead of ACL final
They will face Japan's Machida Zelvia in the final
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Scottish title race heads for tense finale
Three points separate the Jambos from third-placed Celtic
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BD seal 2-1 ODI series win over NZ
Hossain Shanto hit ton in the third ODI
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Villarreal held by Oviedo
Both sides settled with a 1-1 draw
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Tomas stunner sends Stuttgart into German Cup final
He scored at the 119th-minute to secure a 2-1 win
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India climbers face obstacles
IMF estimates there are thousands of people who sport-climb regularly
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K-P hosts senior hockey trials with strong turnout of 155 players
National selectors stress revival of grassroots hockey and lack of facilities as key challenges
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Barcelona must live without Yamal
The star teenager out injured for the rest of the season
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Trump wants Italy to replace Iran at WC
The suggestion was an effort to repair ties between Trump and Giorgia Meloni
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'Big loss for F1 if Verstappen quits'
The 28-year-old Dutchman has struggled at the start of this campaign
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Kane, Diaz send Bayern past Leverkusen into German Cup final
This is the first time the Bundesliga winners have reached the final since 2020
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Eala sails into Madrid Open 2nd round
She needed one hour and 31 minutes to dismiss Pavlyuchenkova
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Leipzig, Union's clash shows changing face of football
Leipzig can take a massive step towards returning to the Champions League










































































































