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Inter go top of Serie A after Napoli slip-up
Defending champions slipped to fourth place after 2-0 defeat
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K-P revokes ban on recruitment, transfers
Ban was initially imposed when Chief Minister Afridi took oath but was unable to form his cabinet
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No breakthrough in govt-TTP Tirah talks as both sides refuse to budge
Tribal elders reject evacuation as jirgas collapse, warning they'll resist displacement
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Boom boom back: Afridi returns in Razzaq-led Over-40s squad with Miandad as mentor
Fawad Alam known for his grit and reliability has been named as vice-captain
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Trump threatens $1 billion lawsuit against BBC over ‘defamatory’ speech editing
BBC chief and head of news resign amid bias allegations over edited Trump speech
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Report paints grim picture of child safety in the capital
Despite the gravity and rising number of violence against children, only seven cases resulted in convictions
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Travel chaos deepens as over 2,800 flights canceled amid US government shutdown
More than 4 million passengers affected by flight disruptions since October this year
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Two terrorists killed as security forces foil suicide attack at Cadet College Wana
ISPR says Fitna al Khwarij once again tried to repeat barbaric act of terrorism carried out in APS Peshawar
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Indian capital car blast kills at least eight
Explosion near Lal Qila Metro Station sparks fire, engulfs three vehicles, feared many injured
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Security forces kill 20 'Khwarij terrorists' in K-P IBOs: ISPR
Military media wing says 12 terrorists neutralised in Dara Adam Khel, eight in Shawal
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Two injured, truck set ablaze as Customs raid on Karachi's Maymar Plaza descends into chaos
Shopkeepers told to bring valid receipts to retrieve confiscated items or pay duties
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Eight arrested for illegal hunting of rare wildlife across Punjab
Punjab Wildlife Department fines offenders Rs2m
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PSX stages strong rally on positive macro triggers
KSE-100 surges over 1,900 points as key sectors lead gains
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Gunmen open fire at Naseem Shah’s home in Lower Dir, five arrested
Shooting at national cricketer’s home damages gate, windows, and a parked vehicle
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Griffin wins PGA Mexico title for third victory of the year
The 29-year-old made 10 birdies and a lone bogey to finish on a tournament record 29-under 259
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African players in Europe: In-form Mbeumo scores again
The 26-year-old Cameroon star will switch his attention to the 20026 World Cup this week
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Crypto treasury firms shift to fringe tokens as bitcoin rally cools
Treasury firms chase lesser-known coins for returns, triggering warnings over instability
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Karachi commuters face gridlock as University Road shut until year-end
JI calls Karachi a maze of broken roads; PTI slams govt mismanagement
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Revered academic Dr Arfa Syeda Zehra passes away
Literary icons and colleagues remember late scholar, term her death an 'irreplaceable loss'
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Gold prices see another sharp rise
Price of 10 grams gold rises by Rs6,337
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Neves late show sends PSG top of Ligue 1, Strasbourg down Lille
Reigning champions now sit on 27 points, two clear of second-placed Marseille
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Over web-design tech, GoDaddy hit with $170 mln patent verdict
The jury agreed with Express Mobile, that GoDaddy's web-design tools infringe two of its patents
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Alcaraz and Zverev make winning starts at ATP Finals
The Spaniard beat Alex de Minaur 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 to claim his first-ever opening match victory
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Norris extends title lead in Sao Paulo, Verstappen third from pit-lane
McLaren driver opens 24-point lead over Oscar Piastri
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Man City crush Liverpool to mark Guardiola's 1,000 match
The victory brought them within four points of leaders Arsenal, while Liverpool slipped further down the table
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Lewandowski hat-trick helps Barca punish Real Madrid slip
Veteran forward netted three times in a 4-2 win over Celta Vigo
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PML-N senator Irfan Siddiqui moved to ICU, family denies ventilator claims
Family says Siddiqui in ICU for breathing issues but not on ventilator
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Senior lawyers, ex-judges call for full court over 27th Amendment
Say 27th Amendment poses 'greatest threat' to SC in 'most radical restructuring of the court' in letter to CJP
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US Senate advances bill to end 40-day government shutdown
December vote on extending ACA subsidies that help low-income Americans afford health insurance
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Beijing pushes consumer loans, China's internet firms cautiously revive lending
Internet platforms read move as a green light to cautiously expand in consumer lending
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Senate approves 27th Amendment with two-thirds majority
Opposition members protest, tear up copies of bill, raise slogans against government
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Balochistan imposes Section 144 across province
Order to remain in effect until November 30, violators may face imprisonment, pay fine
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From Pakistan to Colombia, performers light up World Culture Festival 2025
'Dukhtar’ screening and international workshops drew crowds on the tenth day
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PM, senators feast on halwa after finalizing 27th Amendment
Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar will brief attendees on details of constitutional amendment
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At COP30, the planet waits for reprieve
Global temperatures are rising, political will is shifting, and many countries are sidelining the climate agenda
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Ukraine scrambles for energy after Russian attacks
Scheduled power cuts, implemented by state grid operator Ukrenergo to balance the system
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Four dead, dozens injured in Ecuadoran prison clash
Four dead, dozens injured in Ecuadoran prison clash
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Malian woman who posted on TikTok abducted, executed
News of her death has shocked the country, which is ruled by a military junta
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Protests suspend opening of Nigeria heritage museum
After around two hours, guests were escorted away in buses to a nearby hotel
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BBC chief resigns after row over Trump documentary
Like all public organisations, the BBC is not perfect
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Judiciary weighs response to 27th Amendment
Concerns mount over proposed court hierarchy; lawyers urge full court meeting
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Opposition decries 27th Bill as ‘another 9/11’
Achakzai calls for immediate mobilisation announced beginning of mass movement from Sunday night
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Tensions rise as Pakistan warns Afghan Taliban over TTP, BLA safe havens
FO ‘appreciates sincere mediation efforts’ by Turkiye, Qatar
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PM withdraws proposed immunity clause
Shehbaz says elected leaders must stay ‘fully accountable’
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Saudi Arabia to host 2026 Asian Road Cycling Championships in Qassim City
The Asian Cycling Confederation and the Saudi Cycling Federation today officially signed the Host City Agreement
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Pakistan's stock market needs depth, not drama
With most gains driven by financials and energy giants, PSX lacks broad participation needed for durable bull run
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Diversification of Muslim economies over the years
To accelerate growth, they must invest heavily in human capital and digital skills, harmonise regulatory frameworks
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Diverging trade strategies at ASEAN
As CAFTA 3.0 promotes multilateral growth, US pushes for bilateral deals
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Is the economy suffocating under red tape?
Over 100 regulators, overlapping rules, repeated paperwork and high taxes continue to deter investment
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Policy framework and structural change
Successive govts have ignored traditional economic fundamentals such as high aggregate demand, real exchange rate
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K-P hospitals overwhelmed amid seasonal influenza surge
Health department sends suspected H3N2 'super flu' samples to Islamabad as pediatric wards face severe overcrowding
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PTI seeks extension in nomination papers deadline for Islamabad LG polls
Request follows Islamabad declaring a public holiday on Dec 26 ahead of UAE President’s visit
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Fauji Fertilizer board approves joining Arif Habib-led consortium
Decision to become part of new PIA managemnt was made at a meeting held on Wednesday
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Achakzai, Senator Nasir Abbas given mandate for talks, protest: K-P CM
PTI leader Asad Qaiser calls for observing 'Black Day' on February 8
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34 arrested, including 15 foreigners, in Karachi cyber fraud crackdown
More than 10,000 foreign SIM cards, six illegal gateway exchange setups recovered from suspects
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Pakistan, ADB sign $730m deals for power transmission, SOE reforms
Agreements cover a $330m Second Power Transmission project and $400m Accelerating SOE Transformation programme
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Security forces kill 10 terrorists, including kharji ringleader, in K-P, Balochistan operations: ISPR
According to ISPR, eight terrorists were killed in Kalat, while two were neutralised in Dera Ismail Khan IBO
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SIMs must be registered in user's own name, PTA cautions
The authority warned that using SIMs registered to others violates regulations and could result in action
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Ex-PM Imran Khan aide Shahzad Akbar injured in UK attack
The assailant repeatedly punched Akbar in the face, leaving him with broken nose and fractured jaw
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Nine children injured after drone hits madrassa in KP’s Tank district
Police probe source as protest paused after talks with district officials
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Christmas celebrated across Pakistan amid tight security
Churches hold prayers as leaders send messages and cities mark the occasion
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Pakistan observes 149th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam
Gun salutes, prayers held nationwide as leaders reaffirm commitment to faith, unity and discipline
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Xmas: PM and President extend greetings to Christian community
Shehbaz says Christmas conveys a universal message of love, peace, tolerance, and goodwill for all humanity
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'Judges are bound to protect Constitution'
Ex-CJP Saqib Nisar says freedom of expression is essential for the rule of law to prevail
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Army pledges zero tolerance for terrorism, political interference
CDF chairs 273rd Corps Commanders' Conference, describes national unity, security as sacrosanct, lauds special up
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Early gains evaporate as PSX succumbs to late selling
KSE-100 index drops 243 points, with no fresh catalysts to support momentum
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Pakistan to establish Wheat Stock Management Company to settle PASSCO’s Rs527 billion liabilities
Provinces urged to settle Passco dues by December 2025 or face direct deductions at source
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Pakistan focuses on export investments, mobilises $11 billion in MoUs with China
Since last year, B2B conferences, roadshows in China have led to 300 MoUs, 25 JVs
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Pakistan seeks Brazil aid for livestock exports
Food minister proposes joint working group on meat, dairy and SPS systems
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Pakistan, Korea look to boost chemical trade
PCDMA, Korean officials discuss boosting commerce, investments
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Investors tread cautiously in rollover week
KSE-100 index slips 130 points as bourse awaits results of PIA bidding
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Pakistan Railways eyes Rs100 billion target as revenue surge continues in FY26
Rs50b expected in H1 as accidents decrease, stations upgraded & land recovered
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ECC approves spectrum auction plan
Finance minister links deal to faster, cheaper digital growth
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BOI minister lays stress on export-driven economic strategy
Says Pakistan can adopt Lithuania's successful growth model
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Yields rise, stocks increase on US GDP data
S&P 500 up slightly; yen gains, traders on alert to intervention risk; European shares hit record high
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Gold up Rs8,500, silver extends record rally
Boom pushes yellow metal to new peak at Rs470,862/tola; globally white metal breaches $70 an ounce
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PSX lacks direction as investors weigh rollover week
KSE-100 index slips 130 points amid subdued trading ahead of 75% PIA stake bidding
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SBP urged to rethink banking for high-tech growth
Economist calls for cash flow lending, equity finance as economies shift to intangible capital
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ECC proposes uniform tariff to wipe out debt
Emphasises need for developing road map, bringing efficiency to power sector
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Indonesia signs FTA with Russian-led Eurasian Union
Union will grant Indonesia preferential rates for 90.5% of its total tariff lines
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In pictures: Christmas celebrated around the world
From solemn worship to festive street scenes, communities mark the holiday in diverse cultural styles
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Zelensky says new 20-point plan could freeze front line, create demilitarised zones
Zelensky concedes some points in plan he dislikes as Kyiv moves away from US-backed peace proposal with Russia
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Woman in UK-Pakistan crime ring jailed after £8.5m heroin haul found at home
Bradford woman Sidra Nousheen is sentenced to 21 years for conspiring to import heroin from Pakistan
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Pakistan shifts from stabilisation to export-led growth, says finance minister
Aurangzeb says reforms, easing inflation and stronger balances are restoring investor confidence
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Trump lavishes praise on CDF Munir
Trump highlights role in averting war between Pakistan, India, announces new US Navy warship class in his name
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Sequestered Suu Kyi overshadows Myanmar election
Suu Kyi's reputation abroad is heavily tarnished over her government's handling of the Rohingya crisis
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Yemen's parties to exchange prisoners
Yemen's Houthi rebels agreed to prisoner swap involving nearly 3,000
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Bangladesh-India ties hit new low
Dhaka lodges fresh protest with Delhi
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Ukraine retreats in east
There has been no sign of an imminent breakthrough in the diplomatic push
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Venezuela passes law to jail backers of US oil blockade
More than 100 people have been killed
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Libyan army chief of staff dies in plane crash after departure from Ankara
Crash came a day after Turkey extended its parliamentary mandate for troops in Libya by two years.
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New Epstein files reference Trump, including flights on late friend’s private jet
Trump flew on Epstein's private jet more times than reported, new DOJ documents reveal
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Bangladesh summons Indian envoy as protest erupts in New Delhi
Garment worker lynched Dec 18 over blasphemy; seven arrested amid rising anti-India sentiment
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Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestinian protest in London
Thunberg was arrested under the Terrorism Act for holding a sign backing Palestine Action
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Thailand women’s esports star Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games, receives lifetime ban
Thailand’s Tokyogurl disqualified from SEA Games for alleged cheating; entire women’s RoV team withdrawn
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‘Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season
Alcaraz and Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis
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Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Christensen and Rashford scored in 2-0 victory
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FIFA launches $60 ticket tier
The body was facing criticism of 2026 World Cup ticket pricing
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Garnacho sends Chelsea into League Cup semis
The Blues beat third-tier Cardiff City 3-1
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Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards
The PSG star won the Ballon d'Or in September
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Khawaja defies career obituaries
He scored gutsy 82 against England in third Test
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Carey hits ton to lead Australia fightback
He scored 106 and made and crucial stand with Usman Khawaja
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PCB wants three player retentions, franchises pushing for five
Due to the inclusion of two new teams, permission for eight retentions won’t be granted
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New format under consideration for HBL PSL11
The tournament will begin from March 26
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French court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 60 million euros
The ruling followed months of legal wrangling after the France striker took PSG to court
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Djokovic to warm up for Australian Open in Adelaide
He will be back in the city for the ATP-WTA tournament from January 12-17
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Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria
The Super Eagles will count on the 26-year-old forward to deliver during their AFCON campaign in Morocco
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Pakistan beat UAE to book U19 Asia Cup semi-final spot
The Men in Green registered a 70-run victory
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Brendan Rodgers joins Saudi club Al Qadsiah
The former Liverpool and Celtic boss steps in after Michel González’s dismissal












































































































