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Unchanged policy rate
By holding rates steady, the SBP prioritised stability, inflation control over premature economic stimulus
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Dual nationality enigma
Dual citizenship undermines state loyalty when held by officials
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Woman as a divine blessing
The evolution of women's rights from pre-Islamic subjugation
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LHC directs trial court to decide Ali Zafar’s defamation case against Meesha Shafi within 30 days
Court upholds order, saying restriction on statements until the conclusion of the trial is both legal and justified
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Pakistan, UAE presidents committed to peace, stability while taking stock of regional developments
President Zardari and Sheikh Mohamed review full spectrum of bilateral cooperation
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PHC restrains ECP from action against K-P CM Sohail Afridi
Seeks ECP notice record on Haripur by-poll remarks; dismisses opposition’s contempt plea as non-maintainable
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Year's first rabies-related death reported in Karachi
More than 3,400 dog bite cases registered in the city so far in January
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Senate committee moves to cancel arms licences of non-tax filers
Minister says current govt has stricter policy, prohibited-bore licences issued only to eligible individuals
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Army relief operations underway as severe winter weather hits Balochistan, K-P
Army troops, rescue teams evacuating local residents and tourists trapped in the snow
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K-P CM doubles down, calls Khyber jirga meeting for Sunday to settle Tirah displacement controversy
Claims tribal elders were forced to evacuate homes during harsh winter despite not agreeing, citing orders
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'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight, a year into Trump term
The announcement comes a year into Trump's term, marked by unilateral attacks and global norm breaks
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China calls for closer defence ties with Russia in ministers' talks
Says both should 'jointly enhance the ability to respond to various risks and challenges'
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Punjab CM gives one-month deadline to install fire hydrants in commercial buildings
Approves foam generators to douse fires, orders smoke detectors in buildings; declares use of AI mandatory in schools
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Senior citizens in capital to get 25% discounts on services under new bill
NA committee approves Islamabad Senior Citizenship Bill 2025, offering discount on range of govt and private services
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Firefighters order evacuation as heatwave bakes Australia
Bureau of Meteorology says temperatures in Walpeup and Hopetoun, NW Victoria, reached 48.9°C
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PMEX suspends silver futures trading amid sharp price surge
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange says trading will resume once market conditions stabilise
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PMD rejects claims linking El Nino, La Nina to current cold wave in Pakistan
PMD spokesperson says if La Niña were active, many cities would not see rains during winter season
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Trump says Iran wants talks as US aircraft carrier deploys
Analysts say options include strikes on military facilities or targeted hits against Iran's leadership
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President Xi says China seeks to uphold UN-based world order
His comments follow Trump’s unveiling of a “Board of Peace”, sparking fears it could rival the United Nations
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Napoli staring at Champions League elimination
They only have eight points from seven matches
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Zverev blasts into Australian Open semi-finals
He sent down 24 aces in a 6-3, 6-7 (5/7), 6-1, 7-6 (7/3) victory over Learner Tien
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Sabalenka powers into semi-finals as Melbourne braces for 45C
She tamed 18-year-old American Iva Jovic 6-3, 6-0
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Christian Horner eyeing F1 return
Alpine finalized the sale of a 24% stake to American sports-investment firm
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Sindh denies withdrawal of security from MQM-P leaders, calls report 'baseless, misleading'
Home minister says no instructions issued regarding withdrawal of security from any political personality
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KSE-100 loses 385 points to close at 188,202 in volatile session
Macroeconomic uncertainty kept PSX volatile a day after SBP held the policy rate at 10.5%
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Hamas seeks role for its police in Gaza ahead of disarmament talks, sources say
A 20-point plan calls for Gaza governance to pass to the US-backed NCAG, a technocratic body excluding Hamas
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Sameer, Subhan power Pakistan to dominant eight-wicket win against NZ in U19 WC
Subhan’s four-for helps Pakistan bowl out Kiwis for 110 in Super Six, Pakistan easily chase target with Sameer’s 76
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PTI voices concern over Imran’s eye condition, demands immediate treatment
Says Imran has been diagnosed with CRVO in right eye, a condition causing dangerous blockage in retinal vein
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In possible thaw, Trump and Minnesota governor talk after fatal shooting
US immigration agents face backlash after Minneapolis killings
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US security team flags drone threat
The threat of drone attacks has drawn growing attention since the war in Ukraine
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Alcaraz tames De Minaur to reach Australian Open semi-finals
He defeated Alex de Minaur to book date with Zverev
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Gauff dumped out by Svitolina
She marched into the semi-finals for the first time
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School materials allowed into Gaza after two years of Israeli blockages, UN agency says
Thousands of kits, including pencils, exercise books, wooden cubes, have now entered the enclave, UNICEF said
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Luke Ronchi appointed head coach of Islamabad United
“Luke Ronchi is Islamabad United through and through, a true sheru” says Naqvi
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Zohran Mamdani crashes The Tonight Show to join Jimmy Fallon’s “It’s so cold” running joke
The mayor appeared unexpectedly, joining Fallon’s cold-weather joke
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Asif rules out military operation in Tirah; terms displacement ‘routine’ seasonal migration
Criticises K-P govt for making situation controversial;
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Punjab bans private schools from forcing parents to buy supplies from selected shops
Education dept calls practice illegal, warns of strict action on violations
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Gold prices fall while silver hits new highs in local markets
Price per 10 grams declines by Rs1,286
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Punjab Police seek Rs238m for bulletproof vehicles for ATC judges
Proposal for 11 luxury vehicles sent to CM Maryam Nawaz amid security threats
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Federal Constitutional Court upholds super tax, dismisses all petitions
FCC confirms parliament's authority to levy taxes through legislation
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'Guest House' actor Khalid Hafeez Khan passes away
The veteran actor was best known for his role as Mr. Shamim in the PTV drama 'Guest House'
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What is Pakistan getting into with Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’?
Ministers frame it as diplomacy, while critics warn the plan centralises control and sidelines Palestinian agency
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Gul Plaza sealed as Sindh cabinet approves Rs10m compensation for each victim
Cabinet okays alternative commercial spaces within two months, plus Rs500,000 immediate support for bills, home costs
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One dead, several injured as heavy snow, rain disrupt Balochistan
Rain causes 24 feeders of QESCO to trip; ice disrupts traffic on key routes including N-50
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'Aik Aur Pakeezah' reveals how quickly privacy collapses in Pakistan’s digital age
The drama follows leads Pakeezah and Faraz as they become victims of cybercrime after a private video is leaked
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Azerbaijan arrests three over planned attack on foreign embassy in Baku
Suspects had been arrested on charges of 'preparation for terrorism' on basis of religious hostility, say authorities
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Karachi walls call for federal, military control as tensions rise after Gul Plaza fire
MQM-P steps up criticism of Sindh govt as security is withdrawn from party leaders
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PMD forecasts temperature rise in Karachi from Wednesday
Weather in other districts of the province is expected to remain cold to very cold
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Law must prevail over force, Pakistan tells UNSC
Envoy says selective application of legal norms deepening global instability, weakening multilateral system
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HEC launches 'Maktab' system to track student records digitally
Framework will initially be implemented in 25 public universities, plans to extend to all public universities
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Pakistan 'always ready' for India despite late green light: Agha
He believes spin would dominate the game in Colombo
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Mohsin Naqvi briefs PM Shehbaz on national, Islamabad security
Naqvi will soon visit Sri Lanka, where he will deliver a special message from PM to Sri Lankan president
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Babar Azam urges calm as Pakistan brace for high-stakes India clash
The Men in Green will be in action against arch-rivals India
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Treaty breaches erode global law, says Yousaf Raza Gilani
Meeting Tulia Ackson of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, he discussed Kashmir, water disputes and regional security
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Second marriage without consent makes husband liable for full dower, LHC rules
Court orders Rs1m haq mehr, maintenance, dowry payments in women’s rights verdict
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Petrol, diesel prices likely to increase from February 16
High-speed diesel is likely to see an increase of Rs5.40 per litre
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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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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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Chinese AI models festoon Spring Festival a year after DeepSeek shock
DeepSeek expands chatbot memory to one million tokens, competitors upgrade video generation, coding, agent-based AI
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IMF discussing electricity tariffs revisions with Pakistan
Burden of revisions should not fall on middle, lower income households, says IMF
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Trump administration sued for attempting to overhaul public golf course in Washington
Lawsuit filed on Friday said reconstruction of East Potomac Park violates congressional act from 1897
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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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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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