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Taylor Swift's '1989' surpasses 10 billion Spotify streams
Star's 2014 pop breakthrough becomes her fifth album to achieve the feat
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Rising smoke, locked exits: How Karachi mall inferno trapped victims
Police official Syed Asad Raza said all but three of the mall’s 16 exits were locked
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Why our environmental message isn't working
Pollution awareness campaigns fail, misaligning the message with the audience, systemic barriers to change
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Greenland, white shift and the world of chaos
US actions in Greenland, Venezuela highlight geopolitical power plays driven by demographics
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Transforming Pakistan
Pakistan’s path to prosperity hinges on overcoming economic flaws, political instability, underdeveloped sectors
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Opposition's demands
Pakistan’s political crisis deepens: protests grow over rigged elections, strikes risk alienating public support
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Gul plaza blaze
Karachi fire exposes systemic failure: years of inaction, repeated tragedies, left to burn once again
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Gaza's drawing board
Gaza peace transition plan faces key questions: who will disarm Hamas, and how will Israel's role be defined?
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Sharing space
Drug experiment reveals the disparity in quality, price, the poor bearing the brunt of unsafe medicine
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Iran to consider lifting internet ban; state TV hacked
Iran’s streets have been mostly quiet for a week after December protests were violently suppressed
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Gul Plaza tragedy leaves hundreds of families in despair
Daily-wage workers, salesmen stunned by building ruins, see loss of livelihoods ahead of Ramazan, Eid
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Achakzai calls for allowing Imran visits, offers support to empower NA in first speech as opp leader
Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry welcomes Achakzai, calls him a reliable partner and supports dialogue on key political issues
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Leading Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani dies at 93
Superstitious and introverted, Valentino loved chocolate, skiing, and his pugs
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Punjab braces for Feb 8 PTI protest with new riot unit
Special courts to conduct summary trials for protest-related cases, with verdicts to be delivered within 30 days
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1 dead, 2 injured as magnitude 5.8 quake jolts Gilgit-Baltistan
Damage was reported in Gilgit, Hunza, Nagar and Ghizer as mud houses collapsed
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Watch Ahmed Hussain take a breathtaking catch against Scotland
Pakistan won the game by six wickets on Monday
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India, UAE sign $3b LNG deal, agree to boost trade and defence ties at leaders' meeting
Aim to double trade to $200b till 2032
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Punjab continues struggles with hazardous air quality as smog levels remain dangerously high
Lahore emerges as the worst-affected city, recording an average AQI of 367 — classified as ‘very unhealthy’
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Emotions flare in Sindh Assembly as opposition assails govt for ‘failed operation’ at Gul Plaza
MQM-P stages walk out; Saeed Ghani assures MPAs that the affected traders will be supported
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Three IHC ad hoc judges sworn in as permanent justices
Judges include Muhammad Azam Khan, Muhammad Asif and Inaam Ameen Minhas
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Usman stars as Pakistan beat Scotland in U19 World Cup
The Men in Green reached 190 for 4 in 43.1 overs
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Water supply in parts of Karachi to be suspended for 14 hours on Tuesday
Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation begins installation of a new control gate at the Hub Canal reservoir
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Strengthening Pakistan’s industrial self-reliance: Dawlance inaugurates advanced condenser manufacturing facility
The facility facilitates the production of domestic condensers in Pakistan's appliance manufacturing ecosystem
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PTI's Ali Zafar says Senate chairman has decided on Raja Nasir Abbas as opposition leader
Says appointment process is underway; Barrister Gohar says notification to be issued today or tomorrow
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Trump links Greenland threat to Nobel Peace Prize snub, EU eyes trade retaliation
EU leaders meet Thursday in Brussels to weigh options, including tariffs on 93b euros of US imports from Feb 6
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Blast in Afghan capital kills at least 7
"We do have casualties, both wounded and killed," says interior ministry
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Players hit by cramp as heat and heartbreak strike
Auger-Aliassime was forced to end the contest after he started cramping
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Mbappe calls on fans to back Vinicius Jr
He appealed for unity ahead of Real's UCL clash
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Djokovic crushes Martinez in Australian Open
He secures a 6-3 6-2 6-2 win over unseeded Spaniard
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Senegal stun Morocco to win AFCON title
Brahim Diaz missed a penalty, as Gueye’s goal sealed the game in extra-time
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Real Sociedad end Barca winning streak to tighten Liga title race
Goncalo Guedes gave them a surprise 2-1 La Liga victory
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Champions League crunch time as pressure piles on
Arsenal, Bayern , PSG , Man City and Atalanta have all already qualified for knock-outs
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New Zealand register first ODI series win in India
Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips guided the visitors to 337-8
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Australia announce squad for Pakistan T20Is
Cummins and Hazlewood rested for three T20Is
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Major structural reforms announced as New Era dawns upon HBL PSL
The league will transition to a Player Auction Model
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SBCA records expose safety violations at Gul Plaza
Exact cause of blaze still under investigation; official documents reveal serious building violations
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Starmer opposes US tariffs on allies, warns of 'downward spiral' over Greenland threats
British PM says historic alliances must endure, future of Greenland must be decided by its people and Denmark alone
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Empowering future global leaders: University of Bath School of Management announces up to £3 million in scholarships
Strategic scholarship investments are aimed at attracting exceptional talent from around the globe
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LHC disposes of NAB's pleas against PM Shehbaz, Punjab CM Maryam
Court disposed of the petition NAB Lahore had filed in 2020, seeking return of Shehbaz Sharif from abroad
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Gold reaches $4,670, silver surges as markets react to rising global uncertainty
Price of 24-carat gold per tola increases by Rs 7,500
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LHC dismisses daughter’s petition over denied jail meeting with Bushra Imran
Court upholds objection, says plea should have been filed at Rawalpindi bench
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IHC grants protective bail to Imaan Mazari, husband in controversial tweets case
Court bars arrest till Tuesday, orders accused to appear before trial court after IHC hearing
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Japanese PM Takaichi will dissolve parliament on Friday, call election next month
Rising living costs top the public's concerns, with a new poll showing 45% of voters worried about prices
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Govt announces public and optional holidays for 2026
Exporters, export manufacturers are granted an exemption from these holidays
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Karachi’s concrete tinderboxes expose a fire safety system that fails when it matters
Gul Plaza blaze highlights weak oversight, thin resources, and a culture of safety on paper
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Russia, India invited to join Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
New Delhi yet to respond as US ties remain strained over trade tariffs; Pakistan also among 60 countries invited
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Jailed PTI leaders seek early hearings from CJP, LHC CJ in May 9 cases
Latest letter submitted by Dr Yasmin Rashid, Senator Ijaz Ahmed Chaudhry, Omer Sarfraz Cheema, Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed
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PAF F-16s arrive in Saudi Arabia for ‘Spears Of Victory-2026’ exercise
Exercise brings together air forces from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, US, UK, France, Italy, Greece, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan
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K-P CM vows support for Tirah displaced, questions military operations
Sohail Afridi says decisions made without consensus will not bring lasting peace
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Islamabad police arrest 16-member gang smuggling stolen phones to Afghanistan
Ringleader held as dozens of high-end mobiles, weapons and bikes recovered
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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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Adiala SP report flags Imran's blood pressue issues, recommends more family interaction to manage anxiety
Report says his vision is 'almost normal' now
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PTI demands Imran's immediate hospital transfer after jail report flags BP issues
Rana Sanaullah refutes claim that Imran not getting medical treatment, says best specialists provided to PTI founder
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Heavy rain wreaks havoc in twin cities, inundates streets and homes
At least one person was killed, 35 injured after multiple vehicles collided on M-2 motorway due to bad weather
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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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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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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










































































































