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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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FDI: big market, small confidence
Pakistan resets rules faster than investment cycles can adjust, eroding confidence
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Pakistan clinch Hong Kong Sixes title
They thrashed Kuwait in the final
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Mikael crowned ITF World Junior Tennis J-60 2025 champion
He defeated Hamza Roman 6-4,6-4 in the boys’ singles final
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HRCP warns of worsening security situation in K-P
Report notes that merged districts remain epicenter of violence, civilians continue to bear brunt of insecurity
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Amendment to bring chaos, PTI warns
Senators continue debate on 27th Amendment
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PAC panel urges affordable medicines
Reviews compliance report submitted by health ministry on drug pricing
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Constitution under attack, says Afridi
K-P CM says govt formed through rigged polls cannot amend a national document
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Turkish officials to visit Pakistan amid regional tensions: Erdogan
'Ensuring the delivery of urgently needed supplies to Gaza is of utmost importance'
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Several PIA flights cancelled, delayed
Conflict between management, engineers continues
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Celebs redefine what it means to look good
Ayaz Samoo lifts the lid on how male stars are joining the cosmetic trend once reserved for women
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Lea Michele returns to Broadway for Imperial reunion
'Funny Girl' alum steps back into the theatre of her youth to headline 'Chess'
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In 'Pluribus' even a good world needs saving
Gilligan's latest drama explores heroism and human choice
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Pakistan, Iran plan cinematic tribute to Iqbal
Talks progress for co-producing a film and a series to celebrate the life, vision and legacy of the Poet of the East
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Lawrence and Pattinson revisit 'Twilight' days
During a lie detector test, stars reflect on their iconic franchises while teasing the future of their careers
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IHC petition seeks Imran Khan sentence suspension, bail on medical grounds
Barrister Salman Safdar cites 15% vision, requests urgent hearing in Toshakhana-II and £190m cases
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Punjab CM says Katcha areas cleared after six-week operation
Maryam thanked Sindh Police and the Sindh government for their cooperation in the tri-border areas
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K-P CM warns against politicising Imran Khan’s health
Sohail Afridi says mockery made of former premier’s health, vows best possible medical treatment as top priority
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Opposition sit-in enters day two, vows to continue until Imran shifted for eye care
TTAP leaders allege supplies cut, police seal Red Zone as protests spread
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IHC bans substandard sacks for food items
Court observed that flour being packed in old cement bags was contributing to serious illnesses
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Man held with 1,200kg fake bonds packets
FIA spokesperson says suspect was engaged in deceiving the public by manufacturing, selling fake products
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2,500 patients await bypass surgery at PIC, LHC told
LHC seeks replies over allegations of delayed, inadequate medical facilities for heart patients
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4-year-old boy beaten to death by neighbour
Boy died after allegedly being assaulted by neighbour in Defence B area following a dispute between children
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Ex PML-N spox Zaeem Qadri laid to rest
Qadri died of heart attack at 61; senior leaders, supporters gathered to attend funeral prayers, pay respects
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Woman dies in roof collapse
Two others injured, shifted to hospital for treatment
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10th Faiz Festival 2026 opens at Alhamra
Opening ceremony drew delegates from Pakistan and abroad, reflecting global resonance of Faiz's message
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CPNE, Muzammil discuss Rs1.4b dues
Verification of accounts worth Rs798 million from provincial departments has already been completed
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PHC bars outages during Sehri, Iftari
Court orders uninterrupted Ramazan power supply across K-P
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Electric vehicle policy insufficient for real impact
With millions of combustion vehicles plying across province, a small official electric fleet will not reduce pollution
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Warehouse gutted in fire near Barkat Market
Firefighters battle flames in warehouse storing plastic goods
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SPI rises 4.26% YoY on staples
Weekly inflation drops 0.59% as eggs, tomatoes, chicken prices fall
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Tax simplification, trader scheme under consideration
Business community assured of consultation while developing tax policies
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OGRA raises RLNG prices by up to 0.59%
Increase driven by higher terminal charges; rates lifted for both SNGPL, SSGC consumers
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China to invest $800m in maritime
Will implement sea-to-steel, shipbreaking project; help revive steel mill
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$8,000 freight, closed borders wipe out produce exports
PFVA warns blocked markets leave 2m tonne potato surplus at risk, seeks $30 DLTL relief
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CDWP clears Rs160b development projects
Health, urban infrastructure and flood recovery projects sent to ECNEC
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SOE returns fall 91% despite support
Ministry warns SOE debt threatens growth as net cash returns plunge to Rs41b
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Gold falls Rs8,600 despite global rebound
Global bullion rises on US inflation prediction, Fed rate-cut optimism; rupee up 3 paisa
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Stocks dip further on disappointing results
KSE-100 falls over 900 points amid weak earnings, foreign selling
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US offers to help unlock IT potential
Webinar connects US firms with Pakistani officials to explore tech partnerships
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PSX tumbles over 900 points
KSE-100 closes at over 179,600 amid heavy selling
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Gold, silver prices fall after brief pause in global, local markets
In the international market, price of gold eased by $86 per ounce to $4,972, reversing some of this week’s gains
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Banks urged to scale up agri-finance
SBP asks for small-ticket lending, expanding scope beyond high-volume regions
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Debt risks keep economy vulnerable
Business leaders urge longer loan maturities, export-led growth to ease risks
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Banks cut export refinance rate to 4.5%
PBA cites surge in private sector credit, SME lending and record agriculture financing
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US military says it struck a vessel in Caribbean, killing three
Trump's administration has touted its success at taking out suspected drug trafficking vessels in area
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Mistrial declared in case of students charged after Stanford pro-Palestinian protests
Felony charges hang as jury fails to agree in campus protest trial
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US to spend $38.3 billion to expand migrant detention capacity
Seeks to acquire 34 new ICE facilities amid deportation drive
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Europe calls for US reset at security talks
Ukraine war, NATO burden-sharing dominate Munich amid US-Europe rift
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Indian writer Arundhati Roy quits Berlin Film Festival over Gaza row
Says she was 'shocked and disgusted' by responses from Wenders, jury members when questioned about Palestine
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Trump says change of power in Iran would be 'best thing'
Ties Iran deal failure to military buildup, warning of 'very bad day'
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US moving second carrier to ME as Iran tensions build
Additional carrier to take a week to reach region
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Merz eyes European nuclear shield in call for reset with US
Opening Munich forum, Merz urges US to rebuild trust, warning it cannot go alone in new era
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Indian man pleads guilty in New York over alleged plot against Sikh separatist
Charges carry a maximum combined sentence of 40 years in prison
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PM engages incoming Bangladesh leadership, affirms resolve to work together for regional peace
Shehbaz congratulates Tariq Rehman on historical win and formally invites to visit Pakistan
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Rubio meets China’s Wang Yi in Munich ahead of possible Trump-Xi summit
Meeting marks at least the second in-person encounter between the top US diplomat and Wang
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President Zardari, PM Shehbaz congratulate BNP on landmark election victory in Bangladesh
BNP wins 151 of 300 seats in Bangladesh parliament, securing a simple majority; Jamaat-e-Islami gets 42
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Ex-captain Amir Sohail defends Usman Tariq's unique bowling action
Says batsmen cannot afford to leave the ball once it is delivered
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Pakistan hockey team left stranded during Australia Pro League tour
The national team faces administrative failures during the tour
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India-Pakistan: Hottest ticket in cricket sparks T20 World Cup fever
The high-octane clash is set to take place on February 15
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X-factor tweaker Usman Tariq targets India in high-stakes T20 World Cup clash
From a salesman in Dubai to Pakistan’s potential trump card against India, Tariq's script is still being written.
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Atletico rout Barca in Copa del Rey semi
Griezmann, Lookman and Alvarez struck in 4-0 first-leg victory
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Arsenal held by Brentford in EPL
Gunners’ lead at the top of the table now stands at four points
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Italy dream of cricket 'in Rome, Milan and Bologna'
They registered a historic 10-wicket victory over Nepal in the T20 World Cup
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Zimbabwe pull off shock win over Australia
They registered a 23 run victory over the 2021 Champions
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Trent return can help Arbeloa's Real Madrid move forward
The England defender could provide vital creativity as the hosts look to seize top spot despite key fitness concerns
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Battling Bremen braced for Bayern onslaught
Relegation-threatened hosts sit in 16th, trailing Mainz on goal difference
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India tune-up for Pakistan showdown with 93-run rout of Namibia
'The Pakistan clash will be a special one for everyone,' Ishan Kishan says
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ICC invites major Asian stakeholders to Pak-India Feb 15 T20 clash for talks to 'melt ice': report
BCB president says the aim is for them to watch match, engage in dialogue, and ease tensions with India
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Forest sack manager Dyche
He was at the helm for four months
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Sociedad edge Athletic 1-0 in Copa del Rey
La Real are unbeaten in 10 matches since Matarazzo took charge
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Gauff dumped out of Qatar Open
Swiatek and Rybakina through to the next round











































































































