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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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Journalist Aslam Shah to appear before Karachi court in PECA case
Journalists, lawyers and civil society groups to attend proceedings in solidarity
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Two trains collide after derailment in Spain; at least 39 killed
Officials say an Iryo train derailed near Adamuz in Cordoba and struck an oncoming Renfe service
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Death toll in Gul Plaza blaze rises to 26 as rescue work continues
Mayor says 65 missing as rescue teams shift to debris removal; Rs10m declared in compensation for each victim's family
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Syria agrees truce with Kurds after troop advance
Deadly clashes in the Syrian city of Raqa on Sunday between Kurdish-led forces and local fighters loyal to Damascus
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Europe counters Greenland tariff threat
Several countries warn transatlantic ties at risk
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UN: Advanced weapons push Sudan into 'hell'
Sudan has been gripped by a conflict between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
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South Africa declares disaster amid floods
In Mozambique, rescue efforts were slow to reach survivors who sheltered on roofs and in trees
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Limited internet returns in Iran after protest blackout
Iranian officials have said calm has been restored in the streets
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APC declares February 8 ‘Black Day’ as TTAP plans countrywide protest
Conference slammed Sindh governance, raised economic hardship claims, called to implementing jirga demands
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Achakzai appointment signals wider deal to ease parliamentary paralysis
Critics say opposition leader's appointment may be timed to pre-empt PTI's Feb 8 show
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Pakistan invited to join Gaza Board of Peace
Trump to chair BoP with sweeping powers; member states required to contribute $1b
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59 missing as Karachi fire tragedy unfolds
Firefighter dies in line of duty as death toll rises to six; President, PM call Sindh CM, offer condolences
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Handicrafts: Pakistan's most neglected export potential
Sector demands neither heavy subsidies nor complex industrial ecosystems; it requires intelligent investment
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Why export revival hinges on digital trade
5G and Pakistan Single Window can unlock exports only if manual processes are eliminated end to end
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Export fall: looking beyond numbers
Though tariffs have been lowered, boost to exports will occur after a lag
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H200 exports mark reset in US-China chip war
Washington is betting on speedy innovation, while Beijing is relying on making a superior, state-led AI ecosystem
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Translating military success into lasting economic resurgence
Defence partnerships worth $13–15bn are a generational opening, only disciplined statecraft can make them gains
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Pakistan must put rail before roads
Low incomes, high density make rail viable backbone for inclusive mobility
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Leghari rejects NEPRA circular debt figures
Energy minister calls regulator's report misleading, says circular debt reduced from Rs2.4tr to Rs1.6tr
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Turkiye offers scholarships to AJK students
Merit-based admission and scholarship programme aimed at identifying talent across Pakistan
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Govt launches digital reforms in food governance
Initiative has significantly reduced human intervention, improved traceability, minimised systemic loopholes
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Only half of Sindh public bodies unveiling data
FAFEN report shows 54% proactive disclosure, leaving major gaps in transparency and accountability
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Religious scholars reject extremism at Rawalpindi moot
He declared that the Pakistani nation had already taught the enemy a decisive lesson in Marka-e-Haq
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Collapse of bridge in blast cuts off North Waziristan village
Destruction of bridge leaves residents grappling with severe hardships
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Pakistan approves Hajj policy 2026; quota set at 179,210
120,000 pilgrims under the government scheme, 60,000 via private operators
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Ben Affleck downplays AI fears in Hollywood
Says it won't replace filmmakers, laws already protect actors' names and likenesses
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Real maggots were used on 'The Pitt' set to make scene authentic
Actor Noah Wyle says production took special care to ensure they were handled ethically
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Disney's 'Zootopia 2' tops China box office
It leads for second consecutive weekend; Avatar: Fire and Ash takes third place
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Libyan filmmaker fights for cinema revival
Tripoli once had more than 20 movie theatres but now has none
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Piers Morgan recovering after hip replacement surgery
Broadcaster is in hospital after a fall at a London restaurant
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Rob Reiner makes posthumous appearance
The two-part production debuts on Jan 22, 23
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Inside the AI lab that made history
How a filmmaker captured the breakthroughs that reshaped biology — and produced one of YouTube's most global hits
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M-9 in a shambles 9 years after construction
Accidents rise, vehicles suffer damage as key Karachi-Hyderabad artery deteriorates despite billions collected in toll
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Two-day Hyd Literary Festival opens on Sufi note
Culture minister says Sindh always promoted peace, coexistence
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Smoke from charcoal, brick kilns chokes Kloi residents
SEPA launches environmental monitoring after public complaints
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Delay in Autobahn Phase III irks industrialists
Say damaged infrastructure causing financial losses, operational snags
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'Mohenjo Darro had fortification'
Dr Kenoyer said clear traces of defensive wall, along with several pottery fragments, recovered during excavation
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BAP lawmaker praises Baloch talent
She also underscored the talent emerging from Balochistan, citing examples such as Farah Yousaf
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An ashen dawn on MA Jinnah Road
Families wait for word on missing, others wail on deceased ones, lost livelihoods
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Murder toll falls to 100 in Mianwali
A decline compared to 120 killings reported in 2024, the figure in earlier years had reached as high as 149
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Gambling spreads tentacles in South Punjab
Youth drawn into cycle of financial loss, frustration, and false hopes of overnight wealth
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Industrial relocation planned for cleaner city
Committee to phase out industries from residential areas to improve air quality
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Bibi Pak Daman shrine access being improved
Punjab Auqaf Chief Administrator Dr Ehsan Bhutta says estimated cost of Phase-II of project was Rs496 million
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Multan rail stations solarised
Solarisation started from Multan Cantt Railway Station, extended to Multan City, Khanewal, Sahiwal
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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











































































































