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Rupee up for 18th day, SBP shuts exchange firm
Central bank tightens oversight of currency dealers; gold holds at record highs
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Gwadar Port access deal with Kazakhstan likely
Delegation from Astana due in Islamabad this month to finalise agreement
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Low exports cause 29% rise in deficit
Deficit widens to $6b; trade liberalisation, rising imports raise concerns
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Trump brands Chicago as 'most dangerous city'
Vows to end crime, hints at sending federal troops
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France seeks arrest of Syria's Assad
Assad escaped with his family to Russia after being ousted by Islamist rebels
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Russia, China toast ever closer ties
Putin tells Xi relations at 'unprecedented level'
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Sudan landslide kills 1,000
UN mobilises response after devastating landslide in Darfur region
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ChatGPT to get parental controls
Parents will also receive notifications from ChatGPT
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Afghan quake death toll tops 1,400
Aftershocks rumble quake-hit Kunar province
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KSA, Iraq halt crude sales to India
Nayara typically receives around two million barrels of Iraqi crude and 1m barrels of Saudi crude each month
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Cooling La Nina may return in coming months: UN
Conditions oscillate between La Nina and its opposite El Nino
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Israel builds up forces ahead of Gaza City offensive
United Nations estimates that nearly a million people live in Gaza City and its surroundings
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Six soldiers martyred foiling suicide attack
Six Indian-proxy terrorists also killed in firefight at FC HQ in Bannu
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Punjab floods ignite fears of Sindh deluge
NDMA urges residents in vulnerable regions to stay cautious near streams, flooded roads
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Russia backs Pak, China Afghan policy
Moscow's envoy Kabulov says terrorism must be eliminated for regional peace
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14 die as bomb rips through BNP rally
35 others injured in blast near Quetta's Shahwani Stadium
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PM meets Xi, Putin amid geopolitical shift
Shehbaz positions Islamabad as reliable partner; Xi underlines shared future; Putin urges expansion of bilateral trade
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Lady Gaga returns to VMAs stage
From record-breaking nods to star-studded debuts, this year's MTV Awards promise nostalgia, spectacle and surprises
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Asim Azhar reaches 12-year mark in music industry
A look back at the singer's career after he celebrates the milestone
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'Odyssey' script the best Holland 'ever read'
'Odyssey' script the best Holland 'ever read'
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Hollywood heads to 50th Toronto fest
A-listers Russell Crowe, Sydney Sweeney and Daniel Craig hotly anticipated at world premieres
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Arifa Siddiqui shares video of her flooded home
Arifa Siddiqui shares video of her flooded home
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Amanda Seyfried turns heads in Julia Roberts' outfit
Amanda Seyfried turns heads in Julia Roberts' outfit
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Romanticising life like an indie movie
When they feel like their world is falling apart, being a 'main character' is Gen Z's way of making sense of things
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Judges highlight 'lack of transparency'
Accuse IHC chief justice of creating rosters that exclude senior judges
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Online fraud worth Rs3b reported
NCCIA tells Senate panel it busted 63 fake call centres; arrested 450 people in one year
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Imran says dialogue should stay open
K-P CM confirms efforts underway to effect reconciliation
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Economic census highlights gaps
The last economic census in Pakistan was conducted in 2000
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China sees global role for Pakistan
Chinese officials stressed that development and security are mutually reinforcing
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Punjab backs K-P CM's call for Kalabagh dam
Bokhari says flood has affected 2.4m people
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Reinvestigation: LHC lays down criteria
Says such order be issued in exceptional circumstances
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Top judge warns against disrespecting court
Top judge directed lawyer to submit documents of his client including identity card and passport in writing
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Govt to clear riverbanks in 10 months
Govt’s new flood policy to focus on protected zones, removal of illegal riverbank structures: Climate Minister
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Ringleader' of robbery gang held
Police reported that the arrested individuals had recently robbed a bakery in the Shah Latif area.
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Three men allegedly commit suicides
Separately, 26-year-old Muhammad Usama reportedly committed suicide by hanging himself
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Sindh unites against Gandapur's Kalabagh Dam support
Mainstream, nationalist parties condemn K-P CM's remarks, term project 'threat to federation'
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Body of missing teen found in drain
Enraged locals argued that no citizen is safe
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JI slams non-payment of salaries at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital
The party will expand its protest movement to other government hospitals across the metropolis
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AVCC rescues 10 abducted minors
Arrests three suspects; IGP had tasked special teams after surge in abduction cases
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Small traders demand suspension of Liaquatabad AC
Accuse Subhan Ranjha of illegal raids, extortion, abuse of power; threaten protests
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Flour mills blame Punjab for wheat crisis
Warn of looming nationwide shortage; urge federal approval for wheat imports
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Safari Park elephants on road to TB recovery
Sri Lankan vets treating Malika and Madhubala; 80% recovery reported after months of restricted contact
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Rapist jailed for life
Rape convict to life imprisonment with fine of Rs100,000
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Six booked for defrauding expat of Rs900m
Three bank officials, two others among those accused of scam
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Traders, officials reach accord after Sarafa Bazaar clash
Place goods over covered drains, install up to 5-foot sheds in main bazaars for protection from rain and sunlight
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Iconic Punjabi poet remembered on 23rd death anniversary
Ahmad Rahi penned over 1,900 songs, shaping Punjabi literature, film
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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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