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Playing clever, govt sends kites up as PTI plans protest
Punjab police brace for twin challenges
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Pakistan, Somalia ink deal on visa-free entry for diplomats
Both sides exchanged views on enhancing cooperation in law enforcement and criminal justice
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PN evacuates ailing Sri Lankan at sea
Pakistan Navy dispatched its ships as first responders and evacuated Sri Lankan crew member along with an attendant
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Climate crisis failure of global justice: minister
Minister also called for global accountability, pointing out imbalance between financial profits, environmental costs
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'LG neglect weakened civilian rule'
Khawaja Asif says political parties have consistently sidelined local governments
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Spanish prosecutors dismiss sex abuse case against Julio Iglesias
Two women had alleged they suffered sexual and other forms of abuse while working at Iglesias's properties in 2021
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Dua Lipa speaks out on Iran crisis
She urges followers to 'keep your eyes on Iran' amid protests and a nationwide internet blackout
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Artist Iqbal Hussain passes away at age 75
The renowned painter was known for his unfiltered portrayals of life in Lahore's 'Heera Mandi'
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'President Lula da Silva has revived Brazilian cinema'
'The Secret Agent' director links current boom in film industry to the return of the leftist president
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'One in a Million': Syrian refugee's tale wows Sundance Film Festival
Documentary describes the travails of a young Syrian girl and her family
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MUET awards degrees to 1,007 graduates
Recipients included 34 scholars of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), 75 masters of engineering graduates, and 898 bachelors
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'Gaza Peace Board is an international deception'
Leaders warn that any initiative involving figures like Netanyahu cannot bring Gaza peace, threatens regional justice
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Accused identified in 'sexual abuse' of over 100 children
Court sends alleged abuser on judicial remand as child abuse cases surge nationwide
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City shivers as minimum temperature drops to 8.5°C
Strong north-easterly winds and dry conditions persist
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Plaza tragedy exposes prevention, relief lapses
Despite their stipulated roles in ensuring fire safety, SBCA and PDMA sprang into action after the incident
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Charred corpse of woman found
Police begun an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the death
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Dangling electric wires to be removed before Basant
CM directed authorities to ensure alternative arrangements for internet and other affected services
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Wheat procurement from fields welcomed
Private sector buyers to bear packing, transport costs
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ThinkFest probes inequality, local governance
Discussions draw policymakers, scholars and a large audience
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JI rejects Pakistan's role in Trump's 'Board of Peace'
Hafiz Naeem says move was made without parliamentary debate
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Severe snowfall paralyses life in Shangla for 2nd day
Severe snowfall has also wreaked havoc on the district's electricity infrastructure
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K-P halts mineral bill after backlash
CM says public trust comes first; legislation paused amid concerns and confusion
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Death toll rises to six in DI Khan suicide blast
Suicide bomber was identified as Abdul Rehman Afghani, believed to have been born in Pakistan around 2003 or 2004
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Davos and Trump's new global order
Joining Trump’s Board of Peace risks Pakistan’s moral credibility
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Romancing Trump
Trump-Pakistan "bromance" at Davos offers a transactional opening to leverage global influence on issues like Kashmir
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Beyond budgets: structural crisis in Pakistan's universities
Pakistan’s universities face a collapse of relevance and autonomy, rethinking funding
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Abandoned newborns
Child protection, the "normalisation" of infanticide/abandonment, and the lack of a social safety net
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For a safe and secure Karachi
Decade-long delay in Karachi’s Safe City project is "inexcusable" given its status as Pakistan's economic hub
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Attack on 'peace' committee
Kinetic military action is required rather than leaving civilians (peace committees) to face "the wolves" alone
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Power: frailty, fear, and fall
Legitimacy of power depends on whether it serves the people or masks insecurity
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Federal US immigration agents fatally shoot second person in Minneapolis
US Homeland Security says Border Patrol agents fired in defence at a man who approached them with a handgun
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Manchester City thrash Wolves
At the other end of the table West Ham United continued their revival
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Sanaullah backs MQM-P's 'genuine' demand for Gul Plaza judicial probe
Says such matters can be resolved through consensus; adds Pakistan should stand with Bangladesh on World Cup stance
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Move to join Trump's Board of Peace was authorised by cabinet: PM Shehbaz
Says US president expressed 'well wishes' for Pakistan at Davos
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Basant returns under strict safety SOPs: Azma Bukhari
Says kites to be sold through authorised stalls, unsafe materials banned; free public transport arranged for festival
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Preparations to upgrade Pakistan Railways ML-1 enter final stage
Ground-breaking likely in July as ADB steps in to assess financing
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Three men presented in UK court accused of targeting Shahzad Akbar, Adil Raja
Remanded in custody until their next appearance at London's Old Bailey Court on February 13.
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Stronger LG system 'necessary' for Pakistan's stability: Khawaja Asif
Defence minister voices support for creation of new provinces, says there is no harm in move and no one should fear it
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Gul Plaza inferno came after ignored warnings, delayed response
First call came at 10:26pm; two engines arrived in 10 minutes, classifying it a top-tier urban fire
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Snow, heavy rain kill 61 in three days in Afghanistan
A spokesman said 360 families were affected, urging people to avoid unnecessary travel on snowy roads
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Pakistan, US agree on coordinated crackdown against fake visa networks
In meeting with US envoy, Naqvi reiterates action against illegal migration facilitators, welcomes US cooperation
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‘Grave miscarriage of justice’: Civil society slams Imaan, Hadi convictions in social media post case
Jibran Nasir questions judge's jurisdiction; Shireen Mazari terms conviction 'totally illegal'
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Europe and India seek closer ties with ‘mother of all deals’
Together, the EU and India account for about a quarter of the world’s population and GDP
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Naqvi says Bangladesh treated ‘unfairly’ by ICC over India dispute
The cricket body is set to replace the Bengal Tigers with Scotland in the tournament
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Djokovic reaches Australian Open fourth round
He defeat Botic van de Zandschulp 6-3 6-4 7-6(4)
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‘Palmer very happy at Chelsea’
He has scored 48 goals for Chelsea in all competitions
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Nearly 6,000 kite-flying cases registered in three years in Lahore
Authorities seized over 90,000 kites and 5,000 hazardous strings, warning of strict action against violations
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China investigates top military commander, staff chief
Xi’s anti‑corruption drive hits senior PLA leaders amid military shake‑up
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Three dead as fire breaks out at Lahore hotel
Blaze at Indigo Hotel brings back memories of deadly Gul Plaza fire
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FM Dar, Turkish counterpart discuss regional developments in phone call
Foreign ministers agree dialogue, diplomacy remain way forward to promote peace, stability
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Independent AJK lawmaker Sajid Iqbal joins PML-N after election upset
Rana Sanaullah says PML-N is three seats away from a two-thirds majority in the AJK Assembly
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Six terrorists killed in separate IBOs in Balochistan
Three to four terrorists were in a mountainous area between Ziarat and Harnai, two were killed in Killi Zaik
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PM Shehbaz appreciates Trump’s support for Makkah defence pact
Also praises Trump for his 'courageous leadership', says it helped 'avert a nuclear catastrophe in South Asia'
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New provinces debate set for parliament today
Both houses expected to pass a proposed unanimous resolution concerning the Makkah Peace Accord
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SC corrects review error in murder case
Stresses due process, fair trial in cases involving life, liberty
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BEYOND MONUMENTS
Grand churches inspired awe, but the memory of a quiet nurse reshaped what faith and vocation came to mean
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Capital sees alarming rise in crime
Robberies expose security gaps; residents blame weak policing for rising insecurity
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Goods transporters defer strike for 40 days as talks succeed
Decision follows talks at Governor House, with transporters resuming operations as several demands are addressed
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Selling sympathy: Flowers, toys become cover for begging
While street vending provides livelihoods, children, women and elderly people are increasingly used to evoke sympathy
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JI begins sit-ins outside governors' houses over inflation, fuel prices
Party workers gather outside Karachi Governor House; Zafar says JI will take issues to their logical conclusion
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AJK Election Commission announces Aug 24 polling for eight reserved seats
Candidates may submit their nomination papers by Aug 20
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MQM-P calls for national dialogue with political parties on new provinces, administrative units
PPP minister Nasir Shah hits back at MQM-P, says Sindh will not be divided but MQM could be
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Pakistan's crypto gamble
State must first build constitutional, legal & regulatory foundations for crypto initiatives & partnerships
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The gas that built Pakistan but left Balochistan behind
Energy-rich districts remain among least developed despite decades of gas production
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Is US drifting towards 'silent default'?
As federal debt nears $40tr, rising interest costs and inflation are reshaping risks
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Child stunting is Pakistan's hidden economic crisis
Malnutrition, not inflation or debt, poses greatest long-term threat to economic growth
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Pakistan's 79th: time to live, not just survive
Four practical steps that can make daily life more livable without waiting for perfect growth numbers
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Earning S&P, Moody's next upgrade
Ratings growth requires lower debt, high revenues, strong external buffers
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Nvidia scales back funding guarantee
Chipmaker expected to provide less than $120b support for OpenAI data centre
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Anthropic IPO valuation hinges on revenue
AI company projects revenue of roughly $190-200 billion in 2028
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Alphabet's SpaceX bet grows to $94b
Google parent becomes largest institutional holder as bets multiply 100-fold
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Germany may continue to run some coal plants
Delays lignite exit report, fuelling expectations of longer plant operations
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Turkiye eyes stronger trade, new JVs
Says business leaders not merely conduct trade but also build bridges of friendship
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S&P 500 slips from record
With investors nervous about high valuations of AI-related stocks
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PDL satellite connectivity shifted to UAE
Ex-CEO flags challenges, calls for shifting back to indigenous network
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Spain explores trade, investment avenues
European nation offers expertise in precision farming, greenhouse technology
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Construction uplift package being studied
Govt mulls over setting up development bank, rationalising import and export policies
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Kushner's talks with Israel, Hamas end without breakthrough on Trump Gaza plan
Trump envoy holds second known meeting with Hamas as stalled peace plan hangs in balance
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Iran threatens to go on offensive in Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy with US fails
Iran’s IRGC dismisses Trump’s claim of backchannel talks as ‘lies’
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Pakistan refiner Cnergyico expands US crude imports amid Hormuz disruption
Cnergyico is also considering spot purchases against longer-term contracts with Vitol and other suppliers
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Iran says 60-day deadline 'lost its relevance' after US ‘violations’ of memorandum
Says that Iran never formulates its policies under pressure, ultimatums or time limits
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Trump 'very happy' over signing of Makkah Joint Defence Agreement
Shows how Middle East 'coming together' to defend itself in a 'more meaningful way', says US president
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EU foreign policy chief to present 'most far-reaching sanctions list' against Russia: report
Number of sanctioned Russian entities to rise by one-third if list adopted, Kallas says
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Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in country's history
Case fatality ratio climbs to 46% as nearly one in two confirmed cases prove fatal, government data says
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Search for Indonesia quake victims underway on Independence Day
Nearly 1,600 aftershocks recorded as death toll from Saturday's disaster reaches 53
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Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea
US president cites cost of drills, Seoul's refusal to join war against Iran
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Pope calls for an end to West Bank violence against Palestinians
Pontiff urges action to advance two-state solution
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Russia hits steel plant in new strikes on Ukraine
Kyiv attacks Moscow region
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BD PM not to visit India until Hasina extradited
Foreign ministry says propitious environment needs to be created for trip
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Arshad Nadeem crashes out of CWG
Nadeem looked completely off-colour as he bowed out early in the 12-man final, leaving fans shell-shocked
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Arshad Nadeem’s Commonwealth crown slips away after shock early exit in Glasgow
The Olympic champion delivers a dismal performance, failing to secure a top-eight spot
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Hamza, Nasir storm into pre-quarters in international squash event
Hamza Khan beat Shahjahan 11-6, 11-9, 11-4 as Nasir Iqbal also reached the last 16
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De Minaur beats teen Hewitt
He advanced into the Washington Open quarter-finals
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Dulani stars as Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in series opener
She struck her maiden T20I ton as the hosts registered a six-wicket victory
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PSL 12 window remains undecided
PCB weighs IPL clash as well as the Super Six proposal
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ICC confirms 12 host cities for 2027 ODI World Cup
The tournament will be played across 12 venues
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Newcastle manager Howe steps down
The 48-year-old leaves after five years in charge
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Shahid Anwar highlights foundations of Pakistan U19 success
The 58-year-old says his core philosophy has always been to give your absolute best
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Famed Nirmal Purja among 10 climbers reported missing on Pakistani mountain
Team has been out of communication since suspected Thursday avalanche
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Casemiro keen to team with Messi at Miami
He wants to enjoy being with him
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FIFA vows to go ahead with investment proposal
UEFA threatened to boycott the World Cup if FIFA went ahead
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Pakistan’s hockey revival gets a promising start against South Korea
Sufyan Khan converted a penalty corner in the 21st minute
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UEFA to boycott World Cup and FIFA tournaments over stake sale plans
Reject FIFA’s proposal to transfer ownership interests in the WC and other FIFA competitions to private investors
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Shan Masood ruled out of second West Indies Test with finger injury
Left-hander ruled out of second Test after scans confirmed finger injury sustained in the Trinidad opener









































































































