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Faiz Festival begins on February 9
The inaugural day will feature renowned Qawwals Saleem and Waseem Sabri
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Rs900m allocated for CCTV cams installation
Each sensitive polling station across Punjab to have four cameras
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Budget deficit surges over 50%
IMF programme becomes root problem, prevents SBP from lowering key rate
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Online gold trading firm being launched today
Setting up of first such company will end speculation
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EU grants over Rs30b more for flood resilience
Sign five new agreements aiming to support recovery
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Heavy profit-taking ahead of monetary policy
KSE-100 index slumps 1,039.34 points, settles at 62,773.72
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Differences persist in NEC on transfer of projects
PM asks provinces to take over 68 projects costing Rs121b, stops spending on MPs’ schemes
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China Evergrande ordered to liquidate
Offshore investors will be focused on how Chinese authorities treat foreign creditors when company fails
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Rupee slips after 3-month high against dollar
Closes at Rs279.64 against greenback
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5G services to begin this August
Govt will auction 300MHz of spectrum, extend optic fibre network
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SBP holds policy rate at record 22%
Anticipates inflation hitting 23-25%, unveils plans for new currency notes
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Reclaiming the lost heritage of Ram Temple
Four months ahead of general elections, inauguration of Ram Temple will be used by Modi to seek third term as PM
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India exporting terrorism to NATO member states
Indian government has been unleashing brutal state power to crush political dissent
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Books for the rich
Reading in Pakistan is viewed as luxury or hobby, not something that is necessary part of intellectual development
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Counter-errorism
Following APS tragedy, all stakeholders put their heads together, chalked out comprehensive anti-terrorism strategy
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Resetting ties with Iran
Fact that this reverting back to congeniality has taken place within the minimum timeframe is laudable
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Election promises
All three documents lacked details, others are downright unworkable within current economic, political circumstances
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Tourism glory
115% surge in foreign tourist arrivals, anticipating international receipts to reach $1.3 billion by tend of 2023
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ECP dispels false fatwa against women voting
Vows Section 9 action if women barred from electoral activities
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Pakistani peacekeeper martyred in South Sudan ambush
ISPR says four individuals including two officers were injured during attack in Abyei
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Afghan FM calls for 'constructive engagement' with international community
Afghanistan's foreign minister again rejects UN call for the appointment of a special envoy for the country
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Terrorist killed in North Waziristan IBO
Naikman Ullah was involved in numerous terrorist activities including target killing of civilians, says ISPR
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Chinese embassy in Nauru holds reopening ceremony
Chinese official says two countries will continue to enhance political mutual trust
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‘Change my name if I fail to turn South Punjab into mini-Lahore’, says Shehbaz
Ex-PM says former Punjab CM Buzdar did nothing for South Punjab during his 4-year tenure
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Pakistan, Bahrain hold joint exercise ‘Al-BADAR-VIII'
Contingents from Pakistan Army and Bahrain National Guards are participating in the two-week-long exercise, says ISPR
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TNFJ announces electoral support for PPP
Bilawal says PML-N has no economic plan
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EU reviews funding for UN Palestinian agency after Israeli allegations
European Commission to review UNRWA funding amid Israeli allegations of staff involvement in Oct. 7 Hamas attacks
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SBP all set to replace currency notes in circulation to curb corruption
The plan includes introduction of new notes with significantly enhanced security features starting Feb 2024
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UK PM Sunak urges Iran to de-escalate tensions after Jordan drone strike
'We are concerned and would urge Iran to continue to de-escalate tensions in the region,' says British PM Sunak
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MQM-P worker killed in clash with PPP in Karachi’s Nazimabad
A PPP activist sustained injuries in the incident that led to torching of two vehicles, say police
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Indian opposition's challenge to Modi falters
Opposition unity in India falters as key party switches sides and others break ranks, boosting PM Modi's prospects
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Anti-Muslim incidents jump in US amid Israel-Gaza war
US hate complaints surged 180% post-Hamas-Israel conflict, citing anti-Muslim, anti-Palestinian incidents on the rise
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SBP maintains key rate at 22%, says inflation still high
Governor Jameel Ahmad says inflation currently at ‘elevated’ level but would ease from March
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Sattar inaugurates party office at Pakistan Chowk
Sattar urges people to scrutinise 15-year-rule in province and take stock of alleged destruction caused by ruler
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Aseefa pledges regularisation of kutchi abadis
Speeds up election campaign, leads rally to Lyari, Agra Taj and other areas
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Nebulizer shortage plagues public hospitals
Patients with respiratory issues forced to share aerosol masks, receive treatment from private clinics
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UK government to ban disposable vapes to prevent use by children
Vaping Industry Association argue that vapes pose significantly lower health risks than tobacco
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HDA workers demand salaries
Threaten sewage system shutdown if outstanding wages not paid by Wednesday
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PTI activist Sanam Javed withdraws candidacy from NA-119
Incarcerated social media activist re-arrested after securing bail from ATC
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MQM-P pushes for empowering LGs
MQM-P advocates for three changes
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PPP will securetwo-thirds of NA seats from Sindh: Murad
Says party faces no major electoral challenge in most districts of province
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Electioneering gathers pace in Badin
Party candidates, independents highlight their past achievements to win support
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Israeli settlers hold conference on resettlement in Gaza
The conference was organized by the right-wing Nahala organization, which advocates for Jewish settlement expansion
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PM says no solid reason yet to justify polls delay
No political party has yet come up with an agenda to boost the country’s economic health, says Kakar
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Political pressure builds on Biden to strike Iran after US deaths
Experts caution that any strikes against Iranian forces inside Iran could force Tehran to respond forcefully
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Sewage pollutes canals, poses health risk to locals
Some cases of water-borne diseases reported in nearby villages
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'No doubt' militants in Iran, Pakistan 'supported by third countries', says Tehran envoy
FM Jilani meets Iranian counterpart; both sides agree to establish 'high-level constructive mechanism'
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SC directs FIA to withdraw notices issued to journalists
CJP says action against media persons merely on the basis of criticism is wrong
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Bench in military courts case collapses again
Justice Tariq Masood quits amid lawyer objections
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Tributes paid to victims of Kupwara atrocity
APHC leaders appealed to the international community to hold India accountable for its crimes in occupied Kashmir
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PM Shehbaz lands in Vienna on two-day official visit
Trip marks 70 years of ties, first by Pakistani premier to Vienna in over three decades
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K-P vanity plates raise Rs470m in single-day auction
DAWAR 1 sells for record Rs175m, ORAKZAI 1 gets Rs41m; WAZIRISTAN 1 - Rs40.6m; BAJAUR 1 – Rs33.5m; MOHMAND 1 – Rs32.1m
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JI stages sit-ins at 10 sites in Karachi against arrest of workers
Magistrate hands over 30 JI workers to police on physical remand for a day
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Blanket compensation fails accident victims under Sindh’s new insurance law
Experts believe monetary relief should be determined on the basis of individual needs, circumstances
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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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Additional SHO martyred in attack on Bajaur police station
In separate incident, mortar shell explosion kills one child and injures eight others, including women and children
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PML-N, PPP still stuck in power struggle
At least five meetings held between the leadership of both parties could not resolve the power sharing problem
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Medical team concludes Imran Khan's check-up at Adiala jail
PTI rejects medical assessment, says it is not acceptable without presence of Khan's family and personal physicians
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1,104 recruits pass out from FC Balochistan training centre
IG Frontier Corps inspects 68th batch passing-out parade in Loralai, father of martyred soldier invited as chief guest
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SUPARCO launches 'Pak-SBAS' navigation system at Cholistan Rally
State-of-the-art navigation system demonstrates 'high positioning accuracy, integrated route determination'
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Opposition sit-in enters third day over Imran Khan’s medical care
Opposition lawmakers vow to continue sit-in until jailed PTI leader is shifted for treatment
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Autism in our classrooms
Should children with autism be placed in mainstream classrooms when schools are unprepared to support them?
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Imran Khan’s prison medical record sent to Punjab Home Dept
On-duty doctors conduct medical examinations and record vital signs three times daily
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'No more high-handedness': CM Maryam orders sweeping police reforms
Punjab chief minister demands respectful treatment of citizens, public accountability
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11 killed as passenger coach, trailer collide on highway in Khairpur
Officials cite reckless driving; governor, CM order medical care and strict traffic law enforcement
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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

















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