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Austerity measures reintroduced
PM bans creating new positions, making any major purchases amid economic strain
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Pakistan eyes $20b in trade with Saudi Arabia
Inks agreement to export skilled workforce to kingdom’s construction sector
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PBF calls for political finance minister
Says technocrat would struggle with IMF, conflict of interest and inflation crises
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IT sector aims for $15 billion export boost
Caretaker minister unveils roadmap, initiatives to drive innovation and economic growth
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Rupee gains on optimism for IMF loan tranche
Forex reserves drop by $44m to $8.01b on debt repayment
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Bulls keep control as stocks extend rally
KSE-100 index gains 355.19 points, settles at 61,914.34
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Sazgar-GWM launch ORA 3 EV in Pakistan
Partnership targets sustainable transportation solutions amid global oil price hikes
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Border challenges stall Pakistan-Afghanistan trade
Efforts to boost bilateral commerce hampered by operational and political barriers
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How to cope with inflated gas and electricity bills
Question that rises here is whether there is workable technological solution to avoid gas, electricity
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A stuttering democracy
Recent global democracy review downgrades us to an ‘autocracy’.
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‘Healing’ from elite capture
There exists a vast spectrum of states with varying degrees of authority captured by elites
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Subcontinent’s lingering democratic deficit
The people of the subcontinent have not yet seen the curse of authoritarianism lifted
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Stop Israel, now
Gaza has been destroyed beyond recognition as apathy of international community continues
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Cyber threat
Cyber threat poses not just financial risks but also threaten privacy, security of individuals, organisations
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Women voting
Unfortunately, just the fact that women showed up to vote is meaningless if their votes were not cast freely
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Pakistan presents position on Israel in ICJ today: FO
More than 50 states are due to present their stances in the week-long hearings
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Pakistan to seek $6b in new IMF loan
Bloomberg report says talks with lender expected to start in March or April
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Taliban boycott of Doha huddle termed ‘blunder’
Diplomatic sources says Afghan rulers missed major opportunity to end their isolation
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X to block 'specific' accounts in India as per government order
Social media giant says it ‘disagrees’ with Indian actions to block certain accounts
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UN mission hails Afghanistan' administration for allowing girl students to enrol in medical colleges
Enrolment process already begun in 11 Afghan provinces, following directive from Ministry of Public Health
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Fazl won’t ‘lick boots’ to get to dummy parliament
JUI-F announces countrywide movement against alleged rigging in Feb 8 polls
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Taliban authorities execute two convicted murderers in football stadium
Both men were executed by multiple gunshots to the back in Ghazni city, Afghanistan
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SC alarmed over smear drive against CJ
Blames media for insensitive reporting of judgment
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Kremlin says Biden calling Putin a 'crazy SOB' debases the US
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says the remark was 'probably some kind of attempt to look like a Hollywood cowboy'
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India's Modi says committed to farmers' welfare, protesting leaders call meeting
Leaders of the farmers say they are pausing their campaign for two days following the death of a young protester
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Imran wants IMF loan contingent upon vote audit
Says foreign lender should take note of massive rigging
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Avalanche in IIOJK leaves one Russian skier dead; six rescued
The avalanche swept through the peaks near Gulmarg tourist spot where a warning had been issued after heavy snow
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PTI to hold intra-party elections on March 3
Candidates can submit nomination papers on February 23 and 24
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Ex-LHC judge says resignation 'rebellion against system'
Justice (retd) Shahid refutes claims of resigning 'under duress'; advises other judges to 'not give in to fear'
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JUI-F announces movement against 'poll rigging'
Rigging in these elections has put 2018's rigging to shame, says party leader
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'Women bear disproportionate burden of climate change impact compared to men'
Invaluable contributions of Pakistani women brought to forefront during two-day annual conference of Fem Consortia
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Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza's Rafah, killing large family in home
Neighbours, relatives around bombing site vent anger at US for vetoing UNSC resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza
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PHC orders Qaiser's name off ECL
Court deems inclusion of former NA speaker's name on ECL unconstitutional, illegal
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LHC orders consolidation of ‘symbol’ pleas
Issues notices to govt, ECP over petition challenging polls body’s powers
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SIC races to get its share of reserved seats
Party chairman informs ECP 86 independents elect have joined council
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Kaira top contender for Punjab governor
Makhdoom Ahmed, Nadeem Chan also vying for the post
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US wants poll fraud claims probed
Miller maintains that US wants to see full internet freedom around world
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JCP to discuss BHC judge’s elevation to SC
CJ Qazi Faez Isa has nominated Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan for promotion to the apex court
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Qaiser takes a dig at PML-N, PPP
Asks both parties to ‘show some respect and step aside from govt’
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JUI-F eyes a slice out of power pie
Maulana Haideri discusses alliance with Dar
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Honey traps major challenge for police: IG Raja
Sindh IG calls for effective monitoring of roads in katcha areas on Sindh-Punjab border
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Vawda sees coalition govt lasting not more than 18 months
New government will have bumpy start owing to financial matters and public unrest
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Art exhibit held on climate change
Speakers highlight alarming practice of cutting trees due to haphazard constructions ,electric wires
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Rs1.4b duty, tax evasion unearthed
Company imported more than 2.476 million kgs of various types of valuable fabrics under Export Facilitation Scheme
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Sindh Games open Friday
Provincial-level successful athletes will be part of Sindh squad for National Games
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Two robbers, bystander killed in gunfight
Suspects open fire, attempt to escape
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PTI, JI, GDA join hands against alleged rigging in polls
Current political situation, matters related to mutual cooperation against fraudulent election discussed in meeting
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Over 200 buildings lack layout plan
KMC’s inspection report exposes buildings constructed with poor material
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Foreign bonds outperform peers
Rally as political deadlock ends; govt cuts profits on local saving products
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Businessmen seek changes to Af-Pak Transit Trade Agreement
Urges amendments to APTTA 2010 for better trade relations
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Bari Imam's Noorpur Shahan Bazaar razed
Over 1,000 acres reclaimed as authorities demolish shops and shrine-linked businesses
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To infinity and beyond
With Chinese cooperation, Pakistan’s space ambitions have entered a historic new phase
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A love story you can walk into
The Museum of Innocence is a love story trapped in memory, where obsession turns into archive
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A normal that feels different
A snowbound standoff where Western grit collides with modern mayhem
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Do we still want to read?
Reels and nonstop social media, with shrinking attention spans and overload, are pushing books to the margins
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Climate action just gained new momentum
Countries representing one-third of the world’s economy have agreed to begin planning a phase-out of fossil fuels
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Our solar conundrum
Is the boom in Pakistan real, or are policy gaps, rising costs, and system limits slowing the transition?
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A durable axis in an unsteady world
Even as global rivalries intensify, the Pakistan–China partnership continues to hold firm
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Pakistan, UK to jointly fight organised crime
Both sides discussed matters of mutual interest with a focus on strengthening collaboration in investigating crime
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Dar, Kuwaiti FM discuss war's economic fallouts
Two leaders discussed the evolving regional situation and exchanged views on its wider economic implications
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PMD issues GLOF alert for G-B, K-P
PMD also issued a heatwave alert for Karachi and several districts across Sindh on Saturday
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Reduced demand forces 120 flight cancellations
Airport-wise data shows that 27 flights were cancelled at Jinnah International Airport
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A simple overview of Pak diplomatic, legal response
Pakistan's willingness to engage with these experts demonstrated its commitment to cooperation
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K-P jirga to raise drone attacks with Centre
Participants expressed serious concern over the loss of life and property caused by drone strikes
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Imran meetings: TTAP sets priorities
Efforts underway to address concerns of Imran's sisters
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Pakistan eyes boost in rice exports to Oman
Multi-sector delegation of importers to arrive in third week of May
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FinMin urges banks to boost cyber defence
Virtual meeting focuses on AI-driven threats, REITs reform to formalise real estate investment
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Minister courts Pakistani investors
Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others
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Uzbekistan pushes for live animal imports
Both sides focused on a wide range of areas of mutual interest aimed at enhancing bilateral economic engagements
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Business leaders oppose 286% gas tariff hike
SSGC petition includes Rs312b interest on GDS receivables, Rs16b Balochistan shortfall
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Chinese firm flags export delays
Cabinet clears donkey meat export within hours of shutdown announcement
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WTO plans 10% budget cut
US fell back into arrears and a growing number of members failed to pay their dues on time
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Dairy sector seeks tax cut from 18% to 10%
US urges Pakistani companies to invest as tax woes mount at home
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25,000MT tuna quota secured
Maritime official elected chair of IOTC committee for first time in 28 years
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NTC ensures swift dumping action
Tariff body strengthens safeguards to shield industry from unfair competition
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Fibre deficit is bottleneck for 5G
Only 18% of country's 58,423 cell sites were fiberised as of June 2025
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Credit flow weakness limits growth potential
Research cites funding remains misaligned with sectoral dynamics
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'Pay workers before sweat dries,' says minister
BISP chairperson reaffirms social protection for working-class families
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Pakistan, S Korea agree to speedily finalise CEPA
Jam Kamal assures Korean counterpart of addressing challenges faced by companies
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Exporters decry high costs, policy neglect
Pakistan Apparel Forum warns of industrial shutdown as production costs hit record high
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KSA allows Hajj travel for children aged 12
Pakistan Hajj Mission issued a new directive, confirming that pilgrims above 12 years of age are eligible to travel
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Austria arrests baby food poisoning suspect
Arrest comes two weeks after Austrian authorities detected rat poison in baby-food jars sold in some supermarkets
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US bypasses Congress for $8.6b arms sales to ME allies
Announces approval of sales to Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and Israel
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Israel questions two Gaza flotilla activists
Israel said it had removed around 175 activists from the flotilla
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Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in south
NNA also reported Israeli strikes and artillery fire on other south Lebanon locations, including Tyre
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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany
NATO says working with Washington to understand decision
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Six dead as heavy rains hit Brazil
Rainfall caused flooding and landslides in the state capital, Recife and nearby areas
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Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's security problem
Allen's attack heightened a decades-old problem for the hotel industry
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Mexican governor steps aside after US accusations of cartel ties
Rocha is of the same Morena party as President Claudia Sheinbaum
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Trump likens US navy to 'pirates' over Hormuz blockade
Iran says renewed conflict with US 'possible', some ships seized by US after exiting Iranian ports, IRGC flex
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Iran says ‘ball in US court’, but ready for talks on war
IRGC announces 'new rules' over the coastline in the Gulf, Strait of Hormuz
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Iran strikes damaged 16 US military sites in Middle East: report
Report used satellite images and US, Gulf sources, saying most US military sites in region were hit
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CPJ condemns Israeli ‘kidnapping’ of journalists aboard Global Sumud aid flotilla
Says Israel is responsible for ensuring the safety of all journalists and must immediately release them
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Iranian proposal rejected by Trump would open strait before nuclear talks, Iran official says
Four weeks after US-Israel paused Iran strikes, no deal yet as war disrupts global energy
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UK PM Starmer says there could be new powers to ban pro-Palestinian marches
Says chants such as 'Globalise the Intifada' during demonstrations are 'completely off limits'
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'Saudi backers are fully behind Newcastle'
The Saudi backers took control at St James' Park in October 2021
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Flick happy Raphinha back for Barca
Barcelona are 11 points clear of second-place Real Madrid
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FIFA to review ticket strategy
The strategy will be reviewed for 2030 World Cup
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PSG closing in on another French title
They are top, six points clear of challengers Lens with four games to play
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Formula One drivers welcome rule tweaks
Most drivers said the changes would reduce dangers
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Arsenal aim to extend EPL lead
They are going toe-to-toe with Man City in the title race
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T-Wolves eliminate Denver Nuggets
Sixth-seeded Minnesota will play the San Antonio Spurs in the semis
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Fixture pile-up no excuse for Man City in title race: Guardiola
Guardiola's second-placed side are three points behind leaders Arsenal
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Wood punishes Digne blunder
Forest earn Europa semi-final lead against Villa
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LIV Golf looking for new partners
Saudi Arabia reportedly will stop financing at the end of the season
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Antonelli bids for F1 hat-trick
The Formula 1 action returns in Miami this week
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Afghan women footballers celebrate 'historic moment'
They will in future be eligible to qualify for the Women's World Cup
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Parker leaves Burnley after relegation
Their fate was confirmed after a home defeat by Man City
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Sawe receives hero's welcome in Kenya
He made history in London marathon on Sunday
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Champion Zhao Xintong succumbs to 'Crucible curse'
He suffered a 13-10 quarter-final defeat against Shaun Murphy
































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