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Fattening power bill
New electricity fixed fees may raise bills for low-income consumers
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Kabul and terror nexus
UN says TTP enjoys free rein in Afghanistan, deepening Pakistan’s security crisis
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Rethinking some conspiracy theories
From 9/11 to Epstein, questioning what we call “just a conspiracy”
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Trump meets Netanyahu, with US-Iran nuclear diplomacy topping agenda
Israel fears that US might pursue narrow nuclear deal that does not include restrictions on Iran's missile program
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France seeks probe after diplomat cited in Epstein files
Norwegian police say they are investigating Rod-Larsen over his ties to Epstein
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NEPRA imposes fixed charges on domestic consumers using up to 300 units per month
Slashes Rs4.58 per unit for industrial consumers and Rs1.53 for various categories of domestic consumers
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PM announces compensation for families of Imambargah suicide attack martyrs, injured
Declares Rs10m for Oun Abbas, Rs5m each for martyrs, Rs3m for serious injured, Rs1m each for those with minor injuries
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Sindh launches digital property registration system for overseas Pakistanis
Sharjeel says new e-stamping system will help citizens buy or sell property online through Pakistani missions
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Security officials call NA opposition leader's remarks on armed forces 'regrettable'
No narrative can weaken the bond between the army and the people; our only narrative is Pakistan, say security sources
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Senate panel orders probe into NAVTTC funds, sets up fake degree verification desk
PIFD meeting declared null and void for 'malafide intent', rule violations and lack of presidential approval
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Australia cruise past Ireland at World Cup
The Irish side bowled out for 115 at the R. Premadasa stadium
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Australian Olympic snowboarder airlifted to hospital
The 35-year-old suffered the injury on Monday but complained of "worsening neck pain" the following day
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China coach warns of 'gap' ahead of Women's Asian Cup title defence
Results since lifting the trophy in India four years ago have been particularly disappointing
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Pakistan Sports Board cites major reforms in annual report
The report notes a 90% increase in self-generated revenue, alongside stricter financial controls
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PSX gains 896 points as selective buying pushes market up amid investor caution
Overall trading volume decreased to 734.6 million compared with Tuesday's tally of 1.06 billion
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Marsh to miss Australia opener
Steve Smith has been called as his backup
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Aouar leads Al-Ittihad into ACL knockout
The Saudi outfit thrashed Qatar's Al-Gharafa 7-0
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KP CM says youth will choose sports over guns at U-16 games inauguration
Sohail Afridi also announces free transport service for all colleges in merged districts
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Fritz struggles to win Dallas opener
He fought off a stiff test from Marcos Giron to earn a 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 (1)
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Iran will not yield to ‘excessive demands’ on nuclear programme: Pezeshkian
Iranian president says will resist aggression while pursuing dialogue with neighbours to promote regional peace
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Russia will take measures, 'including military ones', if Greenland militarised, says FM
European nations deployed small troop contingents to Greenland after Trump renewed calls to annex the Arctic island
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SHO among five cops martyred in DI Khan
Three terrorists killed, nine injured in exchange of fire in Bannu
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PTI condemns alleged torture of lawyer Ali Zaman, brother
Party questions rule of law, says failure to protect a lawyer and elected leader raises serious concerns over justice
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Chelsea's draw with Leeds 'bitter pill' for Rosenior
The Blues missed a chance to move close to fourth-place United
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Sesko strikes late to rescue West Ham draw
He second half goal at the London Stadium to secure a 1-1 draw
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Spurs sack Frank after miserable reign
The London based club suffered a 2-1 defeat against Newcastle
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South Africa beat Afghanistan in double super over thriller at T20 World Cup
Afghanistan were 187 all out after South Africa scored 187-6 in Ahmedabad
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Gul Plaza judicial commission invites public evidence after first meeting
SHC chief justice approves dedicated judicial commission secretariat within court premises
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Quetta joins Lahore in reviving Basant from Februay 13-15
No official statement has been given by the government regarding the festival
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Israel's Netanyahu expected to press Trump over Iran diplomacy
Also on the agenda is Gaza, with Trump looking to push ahead with a ceasefire agreement he helped broker
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PM orders NEPRA appeal to protect existing solar users after net metering overhaul
Says burden on 466,000 solar users should not fall on the more than 37.6 million consumers relying on national grid
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President Zardari congratulates Iran on Islamic Revolution anniversary
President comments on shared ties, hopes 'spirit of brotherhood' continues to support prosperity, stability
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Gold, silver prices rise further in local, international markets
Price per 10 grams rises by Rs1,972 in Pakistan
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Salman Safdar refutes media reports, says no statement issued on Imran’s health
Friend of court submits seven-page report to SC, praises AG Mansoor Awan, Adiala Jail administration
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SBP chief sees growth up to 4.75% despite IMF downgrade
Governor says agriculture and industry are holding up, and earlier rate cuts are still feeding through
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Army is national force, not of any district, Asif tells Achakzai
Resolution honours martyrs as opposition clashes over army, quorum and new laws in NA
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Trump says ‘10 planes shot down’, credits tariff pressure for ending Pakistan-India war
Says trade pressure policies overcame multiple global conflicts
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Naseem, Fahim and Mitchel emerge as most expensive players in HBL PSL-11 auction
Fakhar, Warner, Haris Rauf, Chapman, Nafay, Salman Agha and Sahibzada Farhan among players sold at highest prices
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Dar discusses regional tensions with Turkey, Iran FMs amid US-Iran strain
Calls stress dialogue as Trump warns of ‘very tough’ action if no Iran deal
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Ramazan moon likely to be sighted on Feb 18
PMD forecasts favourable weather conditions for sighting of moon
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NEPRA weighs fixed monthly charges for small power consumers after net metering changes
Proposal set to introduce fixed charges ranging from Rs200 to Rs675, NEPRA has not announced final decision yet
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'It's time to get aggressive', Border Patrol agent says in Chicago shooting video
Newly released bodycam footage has significantly shifted the narrative regarding the October 4 incident
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Speaker accepts Akhtar Mengal’s resignation from National Assembly
NA session suspended over lack of quorum as BNP-M chief criticises govt
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Climate ministry tells IHC paper mulberry felling permissible
Says approval required before tree cutting as case on Islamabad’s green cover continues
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Cambodia says it has closed almost 200 scam centers in fraud crackdown
173 senior crime figures arrested, 11,000 workers deported in a campaign that began late last year
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Female recruits, leftover US arms pose new threat to counterterror efforts in Balochistan
ISPR says terrorists have access to massive cache of US weapons left behind in Afghanistan
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Russia, facing labour crunch worsened by war, pivots to India for workers
Approves 72,000 permits as traditional migrant sources dwindle
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Stronger-than-usual winds bring chill back to Karachi
PMD has forecast mainly cold and dry weather in most parts of the country over the next 12 hours
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Six Mastung jail escapees surrender after coordinated Balochistan attacks
Search under way for remaining inmates as probe examines security lapses and planning
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Javeria Abbasi criticises Saba Qamar over Karachi remarks
Abbasi made comments during an appearance on host and comedian Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast
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Korean Festival leaves K-pop fans disappointed
Korean Embassy event gets cancelled over unanticipated large turnout, overcrowding
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Wildlife Rangers arrest suspects over skinning of dead lion in Lahore
Wildlife officials also recover large number of stuffed animals from suspect’s residence during search operation
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President, PM reaffirm commitment to press freedom on World Press Freedom Day
President extends greetings to journalists, editors, media workers, media professionals in Pakistan, around world
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To infinity and beyond
With Chinese cooperation, Pakistan’s space ambitions have entered a historic new phase
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Bari Imam's Noorpur Shahan Bazaar razed
Over 1,000 acres reclaimed as authorities demolish shops and shrine-linked businesses
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A love story you can walk into
The Museum of Innocence is a love story trapped in memory, where obsession turns into archive
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A normal that feels different
A snowbound standoff where Western grit collides with modern mayhem
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Do we still want to read?
Reels and nonstop social media, with shrinking attention spans and overload, are pushing books to the margins
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Climate action just gained new momentum
Countries representing one-third of the world’s economy have agreed to begin planning a phase-out of fossil fuels
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Our solar conundrum
Is the boom in Pakistan real, or are policy gaps, rising costs, and system limits slowing the transition?
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A durable axis in an unsteady world
Even as global rivalries intensify, the Pakistan–China partnership continues to hold firm
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Pakistan, UK to jointly fight organised crime
Both sides discussed matters of mutual interest with a focus on strengthening collaboration in investigating crime
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Dar, Kuwaiti FM discuss war's economic fallouts
Two leaders discussed the evolving regional situation and exchanged views on its wider economic implications
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PMD issues GLOF alert for G-B, K-P
PMD also issued a heatwave alert for Karachi and several districts across Sindh on Saturday
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Reduced demand forces 120 flight cancellations
Airport-wise data shows that 27 flights were cancelled at Jinnah International Airport
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OPEC+ set to agree third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure, sources say
Seven OPEC+ members approve 188,000 bpd hike for June but increase remains symbolic until strait reopens
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Pakistan eyes boost in rice exports to Oman
Multi-sector delegation of importers to arrive in third week of May
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FinMin urges banks to boost cyber defence
Virtual meeting focuses on AI-driven threats, REITs reform to formalise real estate investment
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Minister courts Pakistani investors
Highlights agriculture, IT, textiles, real estate, oil and gas sector among others
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Uzbekistan pushes for live animal imports
Both sides focused on a wide range of areas of mutual interest aimed at enhancing bilateral economic engagements
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Business leaders oppose 286% gas tariff hike
SSGC petition includes Rs312b interest on GDS receivables, Rs16b Balochistan shortfall
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Chinese firm flags export delays
Cabinet clears donkey meat export within hours of shutdown announcement
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WTO plans 10% budget cut
US fell back into arrears and a growing number of members failed to pay their dues on time
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Dairy sector seeks tax cut from 18% to 10%
US urges Pakistani companies to invest as tax woes mount at home
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25,000MT tuna quota secured
Maritime official elected chair of IOTC committee for first time in 28 years
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NTC ensures swift dumping action
Tariff body strengthens safeguards to shield industry from unfair competition
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Fibre deficit is bottleneck for 5G
Only 18% of country's 58,423 cell sites were fiberised as of June 2025
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Credit flow weakness limits growth potential
Research cites funding remains misaligned with sectoral dynamics
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'Pay workers before sweat dries,' says minister
BISP chairperson reaffirms social protection for working-class families
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Pakistan, S Korea agree to speedily finalise CEPA
Jam Kamal assures Korean counterpart of addressing challenges faced by companies
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Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing
Deal first step in $119b plan to strengthen Israeli military readiness, defence ministry says
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Israeli military urges residents of 11 southern Lebanon towns to move to open areas
Military says it is conducting operations against Hezbollah, described as a violation of their ceasefire agreement
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Trump says US could restart Iran strikes 'if they misbehave'
Trump said US Navy was acting 'like pirates' in carrying out Washington's naval blockade of Iranian ports
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KSA allows Hajj travel for children aged 12
Pakistan Hajj Mission issued a new directive, confirming that pilgrims above 12 years of age are eligible to travel
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Austria arrests baby food poisoning suspect
Arrest comes two weeks after Austrian authorities detected rat poison in baby-food jars sold in some supermarkets
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US bypasses Congress for $8.6b arms sales to ME allies
Announces approval of sales to Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and Israel
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Israel questions two Gaza flotilla activists
Israel said it had removed around 175 activists from the flotilla
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Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in south
NNA also reported Israeli strikes and artillery fire on other south Lebanon locations, including Tyre
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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany
NATO says working with Washington to understand decision
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Six dead as heavy rains hit Brazil
Rainfall caused flooding and landslides in the state capital, Recife and nearby areas
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Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's security problem
Allen's attack heightened a decades-old problem for the hotel industry
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Mexican governor steps aside after US accusations of cartel ties
Rocha is of the same Morena party as President Claudia Sheinbaum
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Trump likens US navy to 'pirates' over Hormuz blockade
Iran says renewed conflict with US 'possible', some ships seized by US after exiting Iranian ports, IRGC flex
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Iran says ‘ball in US court’, but ready for talks on war
IRGC announces 'new rules' over the coastline in the Gulf, Strait of Hormuz
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Iran strikes damaged 16 US military sites in Middle East: report
Report used satellite images and US, Gulf sources, saying most US military sites in region were hit
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'Saudi backers are fully behind Newcastle'
The Saudi backers took control at St James' Park in October 2021
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Flick happy Raphinha back for Barca
Barcelona are 11 points clear of second-place Real Madrid
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FIFA to review ticket strategy
The strategy will be reviewed for 2030 World Cup
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PSG closing in on another French title
They are top, six points clear of challengers Lens with four games to play
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Formula One drivers welcome rule tweaks
Most drivers said the changes would reduce dangers
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Arsenal aim to extend EPL lead
They are going toe-to-toe with Man City in the title race
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T-Wolves eliminate Denver Nuggets
Sixth-seeded Minnesota will play the San Antonio Spurs in the semis
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Fixture pile-up no excuse for Man City in title race: Guardiola
Guardiola's second-placed side are three points behind leaders Arsenal
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Wood punishes Digne blunder
Forest earn Europa semi-final lead against Villa
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LIV Golf looking for new partners
Saudi Arabia reportedly will stop financing at the end of the season
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Antonelli bids for F1 hat-trick
The Formula 1 action returns in Miami this week
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Afghan women footballers celebrate 'historic moment'
They will in future be eligible to qualify for the Women's World Cup
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Parker leaves Burnley after relegation
Their fate was confirmed after a home defeat by Man City
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Sawe receives hero's welcome in Kenya
He made history in London marathon on Sunday
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Champion Zhao Xintong succumbs to 'Crucible curse'
He suffered a 13-10 quarter-final defeat against Shaun Murphy












































































































