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Despite odds, China continues to invest in Pakistan
In 2020, two countries maintained pace of work, expand cooperation
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Electricity: how to make it affordable?
Govt should make policy decisions to end power supply uncertainty in summers
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Reinventing Pakistan’s rail infrastructure
Assessing how Pakistan is steaming ahead with new transnational railroad projects
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PSEs - they can’t breathe on their own-II
State firms need professional boards, effective governance model
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Will new trade bloc isolate Pakistan?
As competitors integrate, their trade percentages rise while Pakistan loses its share
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Dozen US senators plan to oppose Biden's election win
The Republicans' statement says 'allegations of fraud and irregularities in 2020 election exceed any in our lifetimes'
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Homes of top Republican and Democrat leaders vandalised
Vandals target Senator Mitch McConnell, Democrat leader Nancy Pelosi houses with graffiti, fake blood
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Israel dismisses 'nonsense' Iran charge it seeks to trick US into war
Washington blames Iran-backed militia for regular rocket attacks on US facilities in Iraq
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India's approval of homegrown vaccine criticised over lack of data
Opposition lawmakers questioned the lack of transparency in approving it, says approval is premature and dangerous
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Iraqis chanting anti-US slogans mark year since Soleimani killing
Soleimani, leader of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, was killed on January 3, 2020, in US drone strike at Baghdad airport
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Facebook's advertising integrity chief leaves company
Leathern said in a post that he was “leaving Facebook to work on consumer privacy beyond just ads and social media”
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At least 70 killed in suspected militant attacks in Niger - security sources
Niger’s government not immediately available to comment
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UK PM Johnson could lose his seat and majority at next election - poll
First detailed survey of public’s perception of Johnson’s handling of the Brexit talks and the Covid-19 pandemic
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Two French soldiers killed in Mali
Al Qaeda-linked group says it was behind the killing
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Thousands march in Baghdad to mark anniversary of Iran general's assassination
Gen Qassem Soleimani and a senior Iraqi militia leader was killed in a US drone strike last year
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Bitcoin rallies above $30,000 for first time
Bitcoin has only been around for a decade or so, and in 2020 it has seen demand grow from larger US investors
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US Senator Cruz leads long-shot Republican bid to overturn Biden's victory
Biden beat Trump by a 306-232 margin in the Electoral College
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India's drugs experts approve AstraZeneca, local Covid vaccines
The government says the final decision on the two vaccines would be made by the CDSCO
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Pakistan calls upon UN for Kashmiri leader Asiya Andrabi's release
Foreign Office says "her life is in danger owing to imminent risk of persecutory conviction by a sham court"
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Islamabad police chief forms JIT to probe youth's murder
Sessions court grants three-day physical remand of arrested cops
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Kane and Son doing 'special things', says Mourinho
Dyamic duo scored in a 3-0 win over Leeds United that lifted Spurs to third in the Premier League
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PSG hire former captain Pochettino as new manager after Tuchel dismissal
Argentine said the Parisian club "has always held a special place in my heart"
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PSG players must show they deserve to wear the shirt, says Pochettino
48-year-old, who has signed a deal until June 2022, says his first task would be to ensure unity at the club
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Arsenal playing with the handbrake off, says Arteta
Gunners are 11th place in the table on 23 points, six points off qualifying spots for European competition
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Pirlo warns Juventus players never to repeat Fiorentina display
Italian champions, who face Udinese on Sunday, slumped to their first league defeat of the season against Fiorentina
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Inter Milan must sweat to show we are contenders, says Conte
His team cut the gap to league leaders AC Milan to just one point before the 10-day winter break
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Zidane praises unsung Vazquez, Asensio and Nacho after Celta win
Real top of the standings with 36 points, one ahead of Atletico Madrid, who have three games in hand
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No excuses for Wolves' collapse at Brighton, says Nuno
The 3-3 result left Santo's men in 13th place on 22 points from 17 games
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Palace's Hodgson condemns Milivojevic after Covid-19 rules breach
Social media pictures showed the captain and Fulham's Mitrovic at a gathering on New Year's Eve
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Trippier suspension temporarily halted by FIFA
The England defender has said he did not place any bets or profit from bets placed by other
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Allardyce ready to ring the changes as West Brom flop again
Baggies crashed to another embarrassing defeat, hammered 4-0 by Arsenal
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Japan to consider new Covid-19 emergency declaration
Tokyo raised its Covid-19 alert level to its highest measure on Dec 17
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Australia's Covid-19 cases on the rise as masks made compulsory
Health authorities have identified 220 “close contacts” and more than 50 “exposure sites” linked to positive cases
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Pindi mega projects yet to move ahead
Ring Road, Leh Expressway remain in press statements only
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Wanted killer caught in encounter
The police retaliated as a result of which one of the suspects got injured and arrested
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People decry land grabbing in rural Pindi
The khuli kutcheri was held to heart complaints about the Revenue Department
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No check on illegal construction
Anti-Corruption Establishment arrested a number of RMC officers
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One dies of gas leakage from heater
Police informed that during last two weeks, it was sixth death in district Abbottabad due to gas leakage
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Brick kilns to face action from Monday
Kilns sans eco-friendly zigzag technology to be sealed
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Pandemic claims seven lives in last 48 hours
Officials say only critical patients coming to hospitals
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Commissioner orders collection of Covid death data
“Data of deaths caused by pandemic will be collected through a survey in Hazara division
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Murree visitors urged to follow traffic rules
Natural beauty of Murree attracted a large number of tourists so motorists faced severe traffic congestion
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SHC issues written verdict on termination of KPT employees
SHC issues written verdict on termination of KPT employees
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CM approves extension in NEDUET VC’s term
Dr Lodhi's tenure was to end on March 21, 2020
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Fire breaks out in cardboard factory
Fire breaks out in cardboard factory
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Timelines set for removing encroachments
Timelines set for removing encroachments
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Tejori Heights sealed, construction halted
The building is being constructed on land claimed by railway department, allocated for KCR
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First lady announces training project for differently-abled
First lady announces training project for differently-abled
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‘Opposition will achieve goals with people’s support’
‘Opposition will achieve goals with people’s support’
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Water pipeline passing over Gulbahar underpass bursts
Water pipeline passing over Gulbahar underpass bursts
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Finance minister holds post-budget press conference
Budget delivers on commitment to shift from economic stability to economic growth, says Aurangzeb
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Achakzai questions state policies, Shehbaz vows response in National Assembly
Opposition leader condemns treatment of protesters, accuses govt of turning provinces into colonies
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Dar, Egypt’s Abdelatty discuss regional situation, peace efforts: MoFA
Both sides agree to remain in close contact, continue consultations on matters of mutual interest
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Security forces kill 21 more terrorists in K-P operations: ISPR
President, PM, Naqvi praise security forces, say entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with them
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Suicide, IED attacks leave 3 dead in K-P
Attacker in Lakki Marwat detonates his bike-mounted bomb after locals try to intercept him
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Balochistan local bodies to be dissolved on Feb 8, 2027
Provincial cabinet unveils broad package of administrative, financial, welfare and security reforms
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'Budget aims at providing relief to public'
PM says journey of development will continue; economy has achieved stability despite challenges
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PPP set to form G-B govt as Bilawal hails PM's support
Discussions also covered broader political cooperation as well as regional and national issues
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Rs18.8tr outlay targets growth push
Tax revenue target raised to Rs15.26tr, Rs306b tax measures proposed, Rs360b tax relief announced, Provinces
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Govt trims petrol by Rs4, diesel Rs2/litre
High-speed diesel is widely used in the transport and agriculture sectors
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SC restores full working schedule
Officials said the reversal of austerity steps would ensure smoother functioning of judicial work
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PTI rejects 'pro-rich, anti-poor' budget
Barrister Gohar, Sheikh Waqas criticise tax policy and governance
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Defence budget raised by 17.6%
Rs967 billion has been allocated for salaries and employee-related expenses
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Iran-US peace deal text 'agreed': PM
'Peace has never been as close as it is now,' the prime minister says
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Salaried class sees tax cuts, pay raise
Salaried class sees tax cuts, pay raise
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PSX climbs around 2,700 points amid budget buzz
KSE-100 gains 1.59% on easing geopolitical tensions, oil plunge
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Budget 2026-27: Federal excise duty introduced on imported vehicles
Finance minister says existing concessions for electric motorcycles, rickshaws and buses will remain in place
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Budget 2026-27: Internet shoppers rejoice as govt proposes 90% cut in withholding tax on overseas card transactions
Aurangzeb says lower tax rate will help discourage informal fund transfers and strengthen formal channels
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Budget 2026-27: Govt cuts taxes, ends surcharge for four salaried class income slabs
Says announcing these measures under the prime minister's directives
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Oil extends losses as Trump calls off planned strikes on Iran
Brent crude futures fall $2.11, or 2.3%, to $88.27 a barrel
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Annual tax losses restricted to Rs2.35tr
Customs duty exemptions drop 24% to Rs499b; FTA-related cost zero
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Record stock rally masks weak capital raising
KSE-100 surges 18.2% but only Rs16b raised via IPOs; analysts warn of limited fresh funds
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PSX remains below 170,000 ahead of budget
KSE-100 edges higher by 276 points on banking, energy-sector support
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Agriculture grows 2.89% despite devastating floods
Sugarcane output up 6.2%, livestock now 14.6% of GDP; meat exports target $700m by 2028
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Electricity capacity swells to 49,651 MW
Solar energy fuels growth; agri-sector uses less electricity due to high costs
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Poverty rises to 28.9% despite economic recovery
Rural poverty at 36.2%, more than double urban rate of 17.4%; income inequality widens
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FX reserves inch up to reach $22.67b
SBP holdings rise $25m to $17.22b; gold down Rs9,720/tola
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ICT exports hit $3.4b but structural gaps persist
Freelance remittances $856m, 5G auction raises $509m; experts warn of low-value trap
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Pakistan Economic Survey: Economy expands to $452b, GDP grows 3.7%
Per capita income up 9% to $1,901; remittances to cross $41b as fiscal deficit falls to 0.7%
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ICT exports reach $3.4b but structural gaps persist
Freelance remittances rise to $856m as 5G spectrum auction generates $509m
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EU overhaul to toughen migration rules takes effect, though doubts remain about impact
Pact introduces stricter border controls, faster case processing, increased deportations after decade of negotiations
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US-Iran peace memorandum could be signed on Sunday in Geneva, Iranian source says
Iranian media reveals details of 14-point draft memorandum with US
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Pope Leo warns Europe’s migrant traffickers to repent or face hell
Tells networks exploiting desperate migrants they will face divine justice for every life lost, family deceived
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India again summons US diplomat, lodges protest over attacks on vessels off Oman
At least 3 Indians killed after US forces targeted 3 vessels amid blockade of Strait of Hormuz: Indian government
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Israeli, Palestinian civil society meet in France as two-state solution dims
Meeting to end with eight-point action plan urging permanent ceasefire, settlement halt, Gaza reconstruction
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Bangladesh, India to coordinate patrols on border, share intelligence amid migrant tensions
BGB, BSF call talks 'cordial and forward-looking' as Dhaka presses New Delhi to halt forced border crossings
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UN experts condemn crackdown on women by Afghan morality police
Herat's morality police started arresting dozens of women on Saturday for not wearing body-cloaking chador, burqa
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Rain, aftershocks hamper rescuers as Philippine quake toll hits 55
Provincial disaster chief says while search for missing continued, there was little hope of finding survivors
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FO warns of fallout if India blocks water
FO warns of fallout if India blocks water
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Defamation: SC allows Imran to contest claim
Defamation: SC allows Imran to contest claim
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AJK reinstates 177 FIRs against JAAC
Govt directs police, judiciary and administrative authorities to implement decision
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Trump announces 'great' Iran deal
US president hints at signing in Europe Believes supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei personally approved deal Ira
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El Nino is here and could reach historic intensity
Droughts, floods and heatwaves may intensify as weather pattern returns
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UK defence minister quits with stinging rebuke of PM Starmer
Healey resigns following difference over govt's Defence Investment Plan
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Rana back in Bangladesh T20 squad
The 23-year-old has played his only T20 international against the UAE
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Relegated Wolves sack Edwards
He was in charge for seven months
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Balochistan clinches overall title at 7th National Junior Karate Championship 2026
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa finishes runners-up in men's category
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Serena's tennis comeback over
Her partner Mboko withdrew from the Queen following an injury
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Wimbledon prize money pot increased to £64.2 million
All England Club chiefs revealed the substantial cash boost for players
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Antonelli seeks sixth straight win
The 19-year-old is currently the youngest championship leader in F1 history
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Giants under pressure in open T20 World Cup
England will face Sri Lanka in the opening match
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Knicks one win away from NBA title
They staged a historic comeback to beat the San Antonio Spurs107-106
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'Chill, relax': Infantino says FIFA working on visa problems but cannot overrule governments
Calls Somali referee incident unfortunate, saying FIFA will review it, but cannot control governments
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Iran's World Cup team finds supporters in Mexico
The team will reach Los Angeles a day before their World Cup opener
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Pricey World Cup keeps football fans away, hits US hotels and airlines
Hotels cut rates as fans stay away; soaring flight and match ticket prices have dampened World Cup demand
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Protesters block road to Mexican World Cup stadium
Mexico is grappling with chaotic teacher protests in its capital
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PGA Tour to co-sanction AO in global push
The Open has a prestigious history dating back to 1904
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Real Madrid's bid for Alvarez rejected
He is under Atletico Madrid contract until June 2030
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Iran to reach US day before their opener
They will face New Zealand in Los Angeles
















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