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Quetta remains on edge as internet shutdown, tight security disrupt daily life
Residents face a third day without internet as security restrictions disrupt schools, work, and travel
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CPEC seen as key to unlocking Balochistan’s economic potential
Policymakers, analysts stress development, stability and prosperity in the province
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Fire brought under control at electronics market in Karachi's Saddar
Sindh CM summons report, orders immediate rescue and relief operations
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CDF Munir discusses regional security dynamics with senior Libyan military officials
Emphasises Pakistan’s support for Libya's peace, stability, institutional development
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Annual consumer price inflation rises to 5.8% in January
On a month-on-month basis, consumer prices rise 0.4% in January
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Trump launches $12b minerals stockpile to counter China: report
Move aims to counter China’s price control on key minerals vital for EVs, weapons, hurting US miners
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Pakistan launches first polio eradication drive of 2026
45m children under the age of five to be inoculated from February 2-8 across 159 districts nationwide
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Pakistan's India boycott splits fans as politics overshadows cricket
Pakistan allows its team for Feb 7 tournament but bars India clash set for Feb 15 in Srilanka
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Defence minister urges large-scale troop deployment in Balochistan amid security challenge
Sanaullah calls on parties to unite against militancy; Senate passes resolution condemning Balochistan attacks
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Israel reopens Gaza's Rafah border crossing to Egypt, with tight limits
On the first day, 50 Palestinians are expected to enter Gaza, where they will face stringent Israeli security checks
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India announces record $85b defence budget, up 15% from last year
$133b for infrastructure; spending aims to boost manufacturing, create jobs
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Iran president orders talks with US as Trump hopeful of deal
Iran earlier said it is working on method, framework for negotiations that will be ready in coming days
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K-P issues strict SOPs for girls' colleges
New directives ban music, phones, social media sharing as province grapples with education crisis
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World Wetlands Day: Haleji Lake faces ecological crisis
The lake is Pakistan's 1st man-made reservoir and once favorite destination of Siberian birds in winters
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Inter Milan extend Serie A lead
They moved eight points clear at the top
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Pashto singer Nazia Iqbal’s husband seeks Pakistan Origin Card from PHC
Court issues notices after Javed Fiza petitions for POC and identity documents for children
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Arsenal hoist first Women's Champions Cup
Caitlin Foord struck in extra time to secure 3-2 victory
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Retail banking seminar calls for blend of skills, technology to meet consumer needs
Green Peak seminar highlights talent shortages, SME neglect, push for faster, smarter banking
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San Siro prepares for last dance with Winter Olympics' opening ceremony
The ceremony features an athletes' parade in all four "clusters" of a sprawling Olympics
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Man City and Villa slip up in title race
Pep Guardiola’s side secured a 2-2 draw in London
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Novak Djokovic hints at retirement
He suffered a defeat in the Australian Open final against Alcaraz
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PSG beat Strasbourg after Hakimi red
The defending champions retake top spot in Ligue 1
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Federal education institutions promote cycling, distribute 300 bicycles
Initiative aims to boost student health and promote eco-friendly transport
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Govt announces Feb 5 public holiday for Kashmir Solidarity Day
Also calls for one-minute silence at 10 am in remembrance of Kashmir's martyrs
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Real Madrid scrape win over Rayo
Mbappe stayed calm to roll home a 100th-minute penalty in 2-1 victory
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David Wiese unavailable for PSL 11
He was the part of Lahore Qalandars for past seven seasons
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Moltbook Mirror: How AI agents are role-playing, rebelling and building their own society
AI agents experiment with social norms, mock each other and craft a society humans watch unfold
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PM Shehbaz holds talks with World Bank President Ajay Banga
Discusses commitment to deepening cooperation under the ‘One World Bank Group’ initiative
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Punjab residents to enjoy four-day weekend, says CM Maryam
She encourages public to use extended break positively, hoping residents spend time relaxing and refreshing
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Photos, videos of Umer Aalam’s wedding draw attention on social media
Videos show the couple and celebrity guests enjoying the wedding celebrations
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Celebrity dance at Khakan Shahnawaz’s sheendi draws attention on social media
Images, videos from the wedding festivities have continued to circulate on social media
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ATC issues non-bailable warrants for Aleema Khan in Nov 26 protest case
Court orders arrest after rejecting exemption plea, keeps bank accounts and documents blocked
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Gold slides below Rs500,000 as global prices slump
Yellow metal prices extend sharp slide amid international selloff, higher margins
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Pakistan ranks lowest in South Asia on literacy despite slow gains, FAFEN says
Review shows literacy at 63%, well below regional average of 78%
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Security forces kill 22 more terrorists in Balochistan as three-day toll hits 177
Overnight follow-up operations continue after coordinated BLA attacks across the province
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IHC extends ban on tree cutting in Islamabad till Feb 13
CDA's lawyer says trees removed to make way for a monument of the Ma’araka-e-Haq in the capital
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Global inflation to fall to 3.8% this year, says IMF chief
MD Georgieva says that global growth has held up 'remarkably well' amid geopolitical shifts
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Slump in commodities rattles global markets
Gold slides 9% to its lowest in more than two weeks, silver falls more than 13%
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Video of Hania Aamir and Yasir Hussain sparks online debate
Social media users offered differing opinions on the interaction
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China’s Spring Festival travel rush begins ahead of Lunar New Year holiday
Record trips forecast as travellers scramble for tickets and prices jump
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Google expands Gemini AI navigation to walkers and cyclists
AI assistant can answer context-based questions, offer nearby recommendations, provide real-time navigation updates
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Saudi Arabia suspends 1,800 foreign Umrah travel agencies
Decision will not impact pilgrims who have already obtained visas or made prior bookings
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K-P CM Afridi, PM Shehbaz discuss thorny issues in ice-breaking meeting
PM stresses cooperation for law and order; Afridi says more meetings expected but no talk on Imran meeting
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Kazakhstan President Tokayev to visit Pakistan on February 3–4
Will hold talks with President Zardari, PM Shehbaz; will address Pakistan-Kazakhstan Business Forum
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MQM founder Altaf Hussain hospitalised in London after health deteriorates
Party says doctors administer blood transfusion, detailed examination planned
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Judicial lock-up facilities to be expanded
Rs48.366m project to be completed within six months
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No more pollution in Hattar, warns EPA
Residents urge govt to launch e-bus service to facilitate daily commuters
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UC secretaries struggle amid salary delays
PFC grant cheques require clearance from the Attock Accounts Office
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Pindi traffic upgrades enter final phase
Construction on three Peshawar Road underpasses will begin mid-February
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Tourism, sports festival ends on high note
Both events were keenly enjoyed, with cash prizes of Rs10,000 awarded to the winners
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Gwadar enjoys 23-year tax holiday, Senate told
The minister said investors in the free zone are being offered incentives
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Govt plans to shift Imran to Islamabad
Mohsin Naqvi says PTI founder to be moved to newly constructed Islamabad jail in two months
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Pakistan, Iran discuss border trade
Minister holds talks with Iranian, Russian counterparts
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JI, JUI-F urge govt to reject Trump's board
He also stated that it is unacceptable for Pakistan to become part of ISF proposed to formed under Trump's Gaza plan
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Punjab amends child marriage law
New amendment draws mixed reaction
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'Open to cooperation with all for peace'
President Zardari highlights rapid changes facing world
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LHC declines to stay net metering reversal
Court rejected request for immediate restraining order, could not pass order without hearing the other side
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Mughal-era ruins razed to make way for private housing
Demolition comes days after British-era World War I monument was felled by developers in the same area
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Gul Plaza victims get relief cheques
Families of deceased receive Rs10 million each
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Quetta flour prices defy relief
50kg bag hits Rs6,800; residents demand urgent govt intervention as Ramazan nears
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Ruet committee meets on Feb 18
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are likely to observe the start of Ramazan simultaneously this year
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Govt to launch crackdown against banned outfits
Review meeting weighs ISIS threat, sleeper cells
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Excise records 56% property tax shortfall
Over 500 defaulting units sealed; Rs11.6m recovered last month
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Dust from cement factory raises concerns
Pollution matter raised in meeting with Deewan Cement officials in Hattar
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Strategic opportunity for Pakistan
Several high-level exchanges followed, underscoring the renewed warmth
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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 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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Dubai's DP World boss removed from post after pressure over Epstein links
Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, a top Middle East exec, faces scrutiny and ouster after Epstein files leak
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12 Italians convicted for trying to revive Fascist party
Court in Bari sentences CasaPound activists to 18 months
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Mother charged after two babies found dead in family's freezer in France
Prosecutors say she concealed pregnancies before freezing her newborns between 2011, 2018
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Shooting at southern US university kills two, injures one
South Carolina State University campus on lockdown after shooting
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UK terror ban on pro-Palestine group unlawful, court rules after appeal
Terror designation declared unlawful, though the ban remains pending further hearings
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Instagram chief defends youth mental health decisions at trial
Landmark US trial tests whether social media firms can be held liable for harm to young users
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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



















































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