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Central bank holdings rise $13m as total deposits reach $21b; 2026 starts with softer bullion prices

Minister says PR to become Rs100b revenue-earning entity; experts warn track, signalling issues still pose safety risk

Debt settlement a short-term solution; market opening welcomed

Issues 47 notices to undertakings involved in cartelisation, price-fixing, prohibited agreements, deceptive practices

Experts allege Indus Waters Treaty violations after Chenab flows drop; farmers warn of crop losses

Government expects to collect $368m under new electronic device manufacturing policy

Inflation at 5.6% for month of December; CPI averages 3.5% in 2025

K-P CM says he will carry Imran Khan's message on Jan 9

Says legal hurdles for Achakzai cleared after Omar Ayub case withdrawn

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Rail services delayed as winter weather intensifies

With a lack of medical regulation encouraging profit-driven practices, new mothers, babies at risk of complications

Lawmaker voted in favour of 27th Amendment

Reduces sentence in K-P methamphetamine case

ECP warns of suspension if disclosures not submitted by Jan 15

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Actor tells CNN she has cherished the affection for her pairing with Fawad Khan

Cultural fests, winter galas and fresh snowfall turn Swat, Naran and Kashmir into seasonal magnets

With $1.46b worldwide earnings, 'Zootopia 2' becomes Disney's highest-grossing animated film

Millions rushed to stream the closing chapter as Hawkins say goodbye

France's junior minister slams 'double standards' of Macron government

Actors and singers marked the turn of the calendar with unusually reflective notes

'Weak implementation' of law allows minors access to Gutka and Mainpuri

PPP vows to protect 18th Amendment, NFC share

Fireworks light up the sky as thousands gather at Seaview; police enforce strict measures

Lax inspections, unhygienic surroundings of popular food hubs have driven a spike in foodborne diseases

Rs81b metro bus, e-buses plans to ease traffic woes

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Govt physicians absent for weeks, inquiry ordered

Month-wise data highlights persistent mental health challenges in provincial capital

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Road traffic crashes top cause of helpline calls in Punjab

Only 27 days of wheat stocks left; 20kg bag price jumps to Rs2,700

Ibadullah and Governor Kundi assess overall situation

Sales tax on services hits Rs23.26b in July-December

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Punjab’s anti–land grabbing law has triggered a constitutional clash over power, process, property rights

Modi’s India reflects the rise of religious extremism at the expense of pluralism, rule of law

Rather than outshouting its neighbours, Qatar is investing in education, journalism, long-term diplomacy

Pakistan’s increasing population demands long-term planning, not short-term fixes

Broader biometric recognition marks a structural shift in Pakistan’s digital state

FBR misses targets again, raising fears of fresh indirect taxes on an already strained middle class

Poor data masks the true human toll of climate disasters

The ministry said the vessel carried over 200 migrants; 10 rescued were critical and need urgent care.

Former Pakistan captain becomes the joint third-highest player in terms of half-centuries in T20 cricket

Authorities clear snow in Shogran; tourists advised to use snow chains and avoid unnecessary night travel

Rioters exploited a protest in Azna, Lorestan, to attack a police station

Annual report reveals talks with IPPs eliminated financial burden of Rs3,400b on consumers and national exchequer

Rana Sanaullah says PML-N is three seats away from a two-thirds majority in the AJK Assembly

Report says his vision is 'almost normal' now

Rana Sanaullah refutes claim that Imran not getting medical treatment, says best specialists provided to PTI founder

At least one person was killed, 35 injured after multiple vehicles collided on M-2 motorway due to bad weather

Foreign ministers agree dialogue, diplomacy remain way forward to promote peace, stability

Three to four terrorists were in a mountainous area between Ziarat and Harnai, two were killed in Killi Zaik

Also praises Trump for his 'courageous leadership', says it helped 'avert a nuclear catastrophe in South Asia'

Both houses expected to pass a proposed unanimous resolution concerning the Makkah Peace Accord

Stresses due process, fair trial in cases involving life, liberty

Grand churches inspired awe, but the memory of a quiet nurse reshaped what faith and vocation came to mean

Robberies expose security gaps; residents blame weak policing for rising insecurity

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Decision follows talks at Governor House, with transporters resuming operations as several demands are addressed

While street vending provides livelihoods, children, women and elderly people are increasingly used to evoke sympathy

State must first build constitutional, legal & regulatory foundations for crypto initiatives & partnerships

Energy-rich districts remain among least developed despite decades of gas production

As federal debt nears $40tr, rising interest costs and inflation are reshaping risks

Malnutrition, not inflation or debt, poses greatest long-term threat to economic growth

Four practical steps that can make daily life more livable without waiting for perfect growth numbers

Ratings growth requires lower debt, high revenues, strong external buffers

Chipmaker expected to provide less than $120b support for OpenAI data centre

AI company projects revenue of roughly $190-200 billion in 2028

Google parent becomes largest institutional holder as bets multiply 100-fold

Delays lignite exit report, fuelling expectations of longer plant operations

Says business leaders not merely conduct trade but also build bridges of friendship

With investors nervous about high valuations of AI-related stocks

Ex-CEO flags challenges, calls for shifting back to indigenous network

European nation offers expertise in precision farming, greenhouse technology

Govt mulls over setting up development bank, rationalising import and export policies

Trump envoy holds second known meeting with Hamas as stalled peace plan hangs in balance

Iran’s IRGC dismisses Trump’s claim of backchannel talks as ‘lies’

Cnergyico is also considering spot ​purchases against longer-term contracts with Vitol and other suppliers

Says that Iran never formulates its policies under pressure, ultimatums or time limits

Shows how Middle East 'coming together' to defend itself in a 'more meaningful way', says US president

Number of sanctioned Russian entities to rise by one-third if list adopted, Kallas says

Case fatality ratio climbs to 46% as nearly one in two confirmed cases prove fatal, government data says

Nearly 1,600 aftershocks recorded as death toll from Saturday's disaster reaches 53

US president cites cost of drills, Seoul's refusal to join war against Iran

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Pontiff urges action to advance two-state solution

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Kyiv attacks Moscow region

Foreign ministry says propitious environment needs to be created for trip

Nadeem looked completely off-colour as he bowed out early in the 12-man final, leaving fans shell-shocked

The Olympic champion delivers a dismal performance, failing to secure a top-eight spot

Hamza Khan beat Shahjahan 11-6, 11-9, 11-4 as Nasir Iqbal also reached the last 16

He advanced into the Washington Open quarter-finals

She struck her maiden T20I ton as the hosts registered a six-wicket victory

PCB weighs IPL clash as well as the Super Six proposal

The tournament will be played across 12 venues

The 48-year-old leaves after five years in ‌charge

The 58-year-old says his core philosophy has always been to give your absolute best

Team has been out of communication since suspected Thursday avalanche

He wants to enjoy being with him

UEFA threatened to boycott the World Cup if FIFA went ahead

Sufyan Khan converted a penalty corner in the 21st minute

Reject FIFA’s proposal to transfer ownership interests in the WC and other ​FIFA competitions to private investors

Left-hander ruled out of second Test after scans confirmed finger injury sustained in the Trinidad opener