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More is less
In a world drowning in abundance, children are losing the quiet spaces that nurtures true creative thought
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Fancy buses on potholes
Without urgent road repairs, public transport projects risk being reduced to political optics rather than solutions
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Schools or brands
CCP moves against private schools for forcing parents to buy expensive branded supplies
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Tackling global inequality
Global inequality reaches a new high as billionaires grow richer and poor nations struggle
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Pakistan's Gaza gamble
Islamabad’s vote signals growing diplomatic independence as it supports a contentious UNSC initiative
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Met Office forecasts heavy rains for drought-hit Balochistan in December
Western winds expected to bring first major winter rain spell from December 6, likely to continue throughout month
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Dengue death toll rises to 364 in Bangladesh after eight new fatalities
November has recorded 20,402 dengue cases so far, following 22,520 cases in October
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President Zardari congratulates Pakistan’s snooker team on world cup victory
Pakistan won the 2025 Oman World Cup Team Snooker Championship, edging Hong Kong 3–2 in a tense Muscat final
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Water shortage sparks protest as residents storm Karachi pumping station
As water crisis plagues metropolis, water and power utilities play blame game
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Climate change linked to frequent landslides in Pakistan
Researchers record 335 non-seismic landslides, damaging roads with rock, mud and ice during a period from 1990 to 2023
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Woman gives birth on footpath after being denied admission at Civil Hospital Thatta
Family members complained that despite hospital's size, basic facilities for patients are largely absent
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Pakistan Hockey Federation camp for FIH Pro Hockey League begins
31 probables and seven coaching personnel have been called to Naseer Banda Hockey Stadium in Islamabad
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K-P CM greenlights upgrades to police intelligence unit
Approves establishment of the Special Branch as a separate specialized unit, creation of 1,221 new posts
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Three TTP terrorists killed in Dera Ismail Khan
Sources claimed two terrorists had moved to Afghanistan along with their families in recent years
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Overseas pensioners to get faster payments via new online system
Finance ministry developing unified tracking system to securely record pension histories, guarantee timely transfers
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Pakistan continue to win at IMC Over-40 T20 World Cup
The hosts defeated Hong Kong by 57 runs to maintain their unbeaten run
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Finance ministry prepares reform package for IMF
Fifteen reform proposals have been under intense discussion between Pakistani authorities and an IMF tech team
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Meta buried 'causal' evidence of social media harm, US court filings allege
Meta’s 2020 study found users who quit Facebook for a week felt less depression, anxiety and loneliness
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Ayesha and Eyman hand Challengers second win in National Women's One-Day Tournament
Challengers romped to a five-wicket victory over Strikers chasing down the 209-run target with 38 balls to spare
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Spinner Usman's impressive hat-trick helps Pakistan defeat Zimbabwe by 69 runs
The visitors were 126 all out in the fourth match of the T20 tri-nation series in Rawalpindi
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Bayern eight points clear in Bundesliga
Olise created goals for Lennart Karl, Dayot Upamecano and Nicolas Jackson
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Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo as ceasefire talks remain mired in accusations
Egypt, Qatar and the US mediated between Hamas and Israel to secure last month’s ceasefire
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Pogba returns in Monaco loss
PSG stay top in France with a win over Le Havre
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FIA ramps up crackdown on illegal migration after string of airport interceptions
Multiple passengers caught using fake documents as inquiry expands across airports
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Barca thrash Athletic
They delivered a 4-0 win at inaugurated rebuilt Camp Nou in style
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Liverpool slump continues
Man City lost to Newcastle and Chelsea moved to second
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Spain to face Italy in Davis Cup final
The qualification came down to the decisive doubles match
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Pakistan beat South Africa in Over-40s T20 World Cup
The opening match of the tournament was played in Karachi
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Fire erupts at bicycle factory in Lahore's Shibli Town
Rescue 1122 teams battle blaze with no casualties reported yet
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McLaren double disqualification revives Verstappen's F1 hopes
The cars were ruled out for technical reasons linked to the under-car skid planks
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Sajjad Ali’s concert brings the best of 90s music back to Karachi
The performance drew thousands to the Arts Council
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Pakistan condemns Israeli attacks killing civilians in Gaza
Attacks undermine international efforts to achieve lasting peace, stability in region
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Seventh-grader from Karachi develops smart stick to help visually impaired
Radhe Krishna’s device warns of obstacles through sound, vibration, he plans GPS upgrade for audio navigation
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Trump escalates Venezuela offensive with covert ops, military buildup
Officials say regime change under consideration as carrier strike group deployed to Caribbean
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Tejas crash dampens export hopes for Indian fighter jet
'Fighter sales are driven by high order political realities, which supersede a one-off incident'
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PML-N takes strong lead in by-polls as unofficial results pour in
PM Shehbaz congratulates PML-N candidate Tufail Jutt on his 'resounding' victory in the NA-143
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Tunisians protest against political, economic conditions
Thousands of Tunisians gathered on Saturday in the capital to protest against the jailing of government critics
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Govt denies any move on 28th amendment
Minister says constitutional tweak contingent on political consensus
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US stocks rally on hopes of interest rates cut
For the week, major indexes post losses amid concerns over lofty tech valuations
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PSX stays range bound before futures rollover
KSE-100 index ends week flat amid volatility, mixed macro indicators
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AI-powered economic competitiveness urged
Businessmen call for rapid adoption in governance, industry, social progress
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IMF opposes purchasing rule tweaks
Asks Pakistan to end practice of awarding contracts to SOEs without bidding
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Swiss housing market faces correction risk
Regulator warns banks stretching lending rules as prices surge
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Progress on major JVs with Russia likely
Delegation from Moscow due next week to explore cooperation in energy, mining, pharma sectors
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UAE announces $1b AI investment in Africa
Initiative will bring tech to areas such as education, healthcare, climate adaptation
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Minister keen to diversify trade with Netherlands
Both sides to begin new round of discussions; GSP monitoring mission to arrive soon
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PM panel urges rupee adjustment
Working group calls for linking rupee to REER, revisiting trade liberalisation
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Western leaders rally behind Kyiv
Say US plan for Ukraine peace needs work
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Brazil's Bolsonaro detained
Was sentenced to 27 years in prison over a scheme to stop leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office
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NEPRA floats draft amendment rolling back net metering policy changes for existing users
Invites suggestions from stakeholders and partners within 30 days for further deliberation
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Medical board reports improvement in Imran Khan’s eye condition
Report says vision in right eye has improved from 6/36 to 6/9, while left eye has 6/6 vision with use of glasses
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At least two killed, 17 injured in IED blast in Bannu
Police say device was planted in a motorcycle parked in front of shops near Miryan Police Station
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PM Shehbaz, Austrian chancellor vow to deepen multi-sector partnership
Says Pakistan, European partners working together to curb illegal immigration
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ASF seizes over 2kg gold from Dubai-bound passenger at Lahore airport
Force hands over suspect along with the seized gold to Pakistan Customs for further legal action
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PTI restarts K-P House protest after reviewing Imran's health report
TTAP continues Parliament House protest, PTI parliamentarians booked for rioting in Red Zone
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Three alleged terror facilitators arrested in Korangi, explosives recovered
Officials say suspects involved in radicalising college students, distributing extremist material for a banned group
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PM Shehbaz extends Chinese New Year greetings to President Xi Jinping
Wishes continued friendship and cooperation as millions embark on the extended lunar new year travel rush
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Roadside bomb in Khyber kills female passerby
Khyber DPO Waqar Ahmed says explosion occurred in the Karpa area of Barda
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CDF Asim Munir says UAE's security integral to Pakistan’s own stability: ISPR
COAS meets deputy ruler of Abu Dhabi and national security advisor of the UAE
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Salman looks at 'big picture' after India defat
Pakistan suffered a crushing 61-run defeat against arch-rivals in Colombo
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SBP fined Rs500,000 for denying paternity leave to employee
Bank ordered to grant employee paid leave and align policies with Maternity and Paternity Leave Act 2023
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Biggest cricket clash in Colombo
Arch-rivals, Pakistan and India, locked horns in Sri Lanka capital
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Naqvi, Sri Lanka’s sports minister agree to boost cricket ties
Two sides discuss shared interests and agree to enhance Pakistan–Sri Lanka cooperation in other sports as well
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Pakistan denounces Israel’s settlement expansion in West Bank
FO describes Israel's actions as clear violation of international law, including UN resolutions
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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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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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X down for thousands of international users, internet monitors report
Shows peak of 254 reports in Pakistan at 6:47pm
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UK considers fast ban on social media for teens, regulations to AI chatbots
Starmer’s government aims to close AI loopholes, fast-track legislation amid efforts to protect children online
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Naqvi, Sri Lanka’s sports minister agree to boost cricket ties
Two sides discuss shared interests and agree to enhance Pakistan–Sri Lanka cooperation in other sports as well
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Netanyahu says any US-Iran deal must dismantle Tehran’s nuclear infrastructure
Israel must complete the job in Gaza; 150 km of tunnels dismantled so far
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US flies nuclear microreactor in first airlift demo for rapid nuclear deployment
Unfueled 'Ward' reactor moved from California to Utah as officials tout military, civilian use
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Australia pledges $2.7b for nuclear submarine shipyard
Albanese described the AUD3.9 billion as a down payment to deliver the new shipyard in Osborne
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Israeli strikes kill 12 in Palestine
Al-Shifa and Nasser hospitals confirmed they had received the bodies of at least seven people
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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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Carnival tribute to Brazil's Lula in Rio sparks political backlash
Opposition figures argue the precautions show the government knows the tribute crosses legal lines
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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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