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K-P boosts special branch with upgrades
CM Afridi approves new posts, major funding and modern equipment
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FO slams Rajnath Singh’s ‘delusional’ remarks on Sindh
Such statements reveal an expansionist Hindutva mindset challenging realities and violating international law, says FO
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What the 26th and 27th Amendments seek to change
Amendments mark more than procedural reform; they signal a structural shift in judicial power
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China's impact on the global economy
As China and the West collide, Pakistan sits at a pivotal junction shaped by CPEC, rare earth politics, power shifts
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More is less
In a world drowning in abundance, children are losing the quiet spaces that nurtures true creative thought
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Fancy buses on potholes
Without urgent road repairs, public transport projects risk being reduced to political optics rather than solutions
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Schools or brands
CCP moves against private schools for forcing parents to buy expensive branded supplies
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Tackling global inequality
Global inequality reaches a new high as billionaires grow richer and poor nations struggle
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Pakistan's Gaza gamble
Islamabad’s vote signals growing diplomatic independence as it supports a contentious UNSC initiative
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Met Office forecasts heavy rains for drought-hit Balochistan in December
Western winds expected to bring first major winter rain spell from December 6, likely to continue throughout month
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Dengue death toll rises to 364 in Bangladesh after eight new fatalities
November has recorded 20,402 dengue cases so far, following 22,520 cases in October
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President Zardari congratulates Pakistan’s snooker team on world cup victory
Pakistan won the 2025 Oman World Cup Team Snooker Championship, edging Hong Kong 3–2 in a tense Muscat final
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Water shortage sparks protest as residents storm Karachi pumping station
As water crisis plagues metropolis, water and power utilities play blame game
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Climate change linked to frequent landslides in Pakistan
Researchers record 335 non-seismic landslides, damaging roads with rock, mud and ice during a period from 1990 to 2023
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Woman gives birth on footpath after being denied admission at Civil Hospital Thatta
Family members complained that despite hospital's size, basic facilities for patients are largely absent
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Pakistan Hockey Federation camp for FIH Pro Hockey League begins
31 probables and seven coaching personnel have been called to Naseer Banda Hockey Stadium in Islamabad
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K-P CM greenlights upgrades to police intelligence unit
Approves establishment of the Special Branch as a separate specialized unit, creation of 1,221 new posts
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Three TTP terrorists killed in Dera Ismail Khan
Sources claimed two terrorists had moved to Afghanistan along with their families in recent years
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Overseas pensioners to get faster payments via new online system
Finance ministry developing unified tracking system to securely record pension histories, guarantee timely transfers
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Pakistan continue to win at IMC Over-40 T20 World Cup
The hosts defeated Hong Kong by 57 runs to maintain their unbeaten run
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Finance ministry prepares reform package for IMF
Fifteen reform proposals have been under intense discussion between Pakistani authorities and an IMF tech team
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Meta buried 'causal' evidence of social media harm, US court filings allege
Meta’s 2020 study found users who quit Facebook for a week felt less depression, anxiety and loneliness
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Ayesha and Eyman hand Challengers second win in National Women's One-Day Tournament
Challengers romped to a five-wicket victory over Strikers chasing down the 209-run target with 38 balls to spare
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Spinner Usman's impressive hat-trick helps Pakistan defeat Zimbabwe by 69 runs
The visitors were 126 all out in the fourth match of the T20 tri-nation series in Rawalpindi
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Bayern eight points clear in Bundesliga
Olise created goals for Lennart Karl, Dayot Upamecano and Nicolas Jackson
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Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo as ceasefire talks remain mired in accusations
Egypt, Qatar and the US mediated between Hamas and Israel to secure last month’s ceasefire
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Pogba returns in Monaco loss
PSG stay top in France with a win over Le Havre
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FIA ramps up crackdown on illegal migration after string of airport interceptions
Multiple passengers caught using fake documents as inquiry expands across airports
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Barca thrash Athletic
They delivered a 4-0 win at inaugurated rebuilt Camp Nou in style
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Liverpool slump continues
Man City lost to Newcastle and Chelsea moved to second
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Spain to face Italy in Davis Cup final
The qualification came down to the decisive doubles match
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Pakistan beat South Africa in Over-40s T20 World Cup
The opening match of the tournament was played in Karachi
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Fire erupts at bicycle factory in Lahore's Shibli Town
Rescue 1122 teams battle blaze with no casualties reported yet
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McLaren double disqualification revives Verstappen's F1 hopes
The cars were ruled out for technical reasons linked to the under-car skid planks
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Sajjad Ali’s concert brings the best of 90s music back to Karachi
The performance drew thousands to the Arts Council
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Pakistan condemns Israeli attacks killing civilians in Gaza
Attacks undermine international efforts to achieve lasting peace, stability in region
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Seventh-grader from Karachi develops smart stick to help visually impaired
Radhe Krishna’s device warns of obstacles through sound, vibration, he plans GPS upgrade for audio navigation
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Trump escalates Venezuela offensive with covert ops, military buildup
Officials say regime change under consideration as carrier strike group deployed to Caribbean
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Tejas crash dampens export hopes for Indian fighter jet
'Fighter sales are driven by high order political realities, which supersede a one-off incident'
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PML-N takes strong lead in by-polls as unofficial results pour in
PM Shehbaz congratulates PML-N candidate Tufail Jutt on his 'resounding' victory in the NA-143
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Tunisians protest against political, economic conditions
Thousands of Tunisians gathered on Saturday in the capital to protest against the jailing of government critics
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Govt denies any move on 28th amendment
Minister says constitutional tweak contingent on political consensus
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US stocks rally on hopes of interest rates cut
For the week, major indexes post losses amid concerns over lofty tech valuations
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PSX stays range bound before futures rollover
KSE-100 index ends week flat amid volatility, mixed macro indicators
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AI-powered economic competitiveness urged
Businessmen call for rapid adoption in governance, industry, social progress
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IMF opposes purchasing rule tweaks
Asks Pakistan to end practice of awarding contracts to SOEs without bidding
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Swiss housing market faces correction risk
Regulator warns banks stretching lending rules as prices surge
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Progress on major JVs with Russia likely
Delegation from Moscow due next week to explore cooperation in energy, mining, pharma sectors
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Lahore court grants bail to five accused in Bhati Gate manhole deaths case
Judge cites settlement, orders release on surety bonds while case continues
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Tekken star Arslan Ash relocates to Japan as new competitive base
E-sports icon says Japan will be his new base as he targets more global titles, while still representing Pakistan
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Punjab to hold three-day Ramazan Savings Festival in Lahore
Subsidised food, family activities planned at Jilani Park from Feb 13 to 15
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PM Shehbaz to attend Trump-led Board of Peace meeting in Washington
Pakistan to push Gaza ceasefire, humanitarian access and reconstruction at Feb 19 talks
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Rawalpindi textile factory blaze stopped after 16 hours of firefighting
Rescue officials say cooling continues as cracks appear in three-storey building, crews fight from a safe distance
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Indonesian investment minister arrives for trade talks
Visit follows recent MoUs as Pakistan, Indonesia seek to boost economic partnership
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SC appoints Salman Safdar friend of court, orders access to Imran Khan
Bench seeks report on PTI founder’s living conditions by Wednesday
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Zardari welcomes Uzbek outreach, highlights trade and sectoral cooperation
President reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepen cooperation with Uzbekistan across key sectors
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Tuberculosis detection system wins top prize at Pakistan’s first Quantum Hackathon
Hackathon held to push emerging technologies, promote modern science, IT skills
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Pakistan Army’s 19-nation patrolling exercise concludes at Kharian
Field Marshal Asim Munir lauds multinational exercise, stresses preparedness for modern warfare
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PM launches ambitious AI roadmap
Govt pledges $1b by 2030, 1,000 PhDs and training for 1m professionals
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PM clears decks for high-voltage ICC T20 showdown
Decision came as the ICC confirmed that no penalties or sanctions would be imposed on Bangladesh
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New IPP deals could save Rs1.4tr
Energy sector drives 40% of 600+ reforms, says Mishal report
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Minister blames Gulf visa curbs on begging mafia
He had highlighted that illegal migration and begging rings were severely damaging Pakistan's international image
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IHC: who decides what's fake news?
PECA (Amendment) Act, 2025 granted authorities the power to remove and block content from social media platforms
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Gold continues rally for second day, silver remains steady
Price of 10 grams of silver also remains stable at Rs7,385
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Reserves to hit $18b by June
SBP says economic growth prospects have improved, sees 3.75-4.75% GDP expansion
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Bullion surges to Rs524,762/tola on softer dollar
Extends gains as investors await key US economic data; rupee stable
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Moody's cuts bank outlook to stable
Agency view contradicts SBP confidence, flags heavy govt lending
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Stocks extend losses as selling pressure persists
KSE-100 drops 1,789 points amid lingering uncertainties, geopolitical fears
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Saudi capital sought as debt risks stay high
Aurangzeb links macro stability, Saudi interest in key sectors at AlUla forum
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Govt seeks Russian support to revive PSM
Govt pursuing PM Shehbaz's vision of restoring steel mills as viable national asset
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'No reopening Chinese energy debt'
Iqbal warns renegotiating $15b deals will raise risk premium, undermine trust
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Explosive product licences issued without cabinet's nod
Petitioner asks petroleum secretary to take action against irregularities
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Heavy metal pollution threatens tomato exports
Industrial contamination risks yields, food safety as researchers explore bioremediation solutions
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Germany flags apparel export stagnation
Envoy says export today is nearly same as a decade ago, calls for diversification
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Moody’s revises Pakistan banking sector outlook from positive to stable
International credit rating agency projects Pakistan’s GDP growth at 3.5 per cent in 2026
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Clean energy: what we hand over to next generation
From public health to industrial competitiveness, energy choices today shape future workforce and economy
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South Korea watchdog says tougher crypto rules needed after $40 billion giveaway
FSS governor Lee Chan-jin said the incident exposed structural flaws in virtual-asset electronic systems
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Euro zone yields mixed after Japan election; investors await US data
Delayed US jobs data is set to be released alongside inflation, retail figures
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New Zealand mosque shooter showed anxiety, not depression, say former lawyers
Lawyers say Tarrant was fit to plead, contradicting his claims of mental distress at appeal hearing
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PAF showcases JF-17 Block-III, Super Mushshak at World Defence Show in Saudi Arabia
ISPR says participation highlights Pakistan’s indigenous aerospace and export potential
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PM Shehbaz to attend Trump-led Board of Peace meeting in Washington
Pakistan to push Gaza ceasefire, humanitarian access and reconstruction at Feb 19 talks
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Muslim bloc warns Israel against West Bank annexation
Accuses Zionist state of entrenching settlement activity
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Bangladesh poll campaign ends
Muslim-majority nation will elect a 350-seat parliament
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Israeli forces kill four in Gaza
Israel has responded to similar incidents in recent months by carrying out airstrikes across the enclave
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Japan PM basks in historic election triumph
LDP wins two-thirds majority in lower house
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Bangladesh secures 19% US tariff and exemption for some apparel made with US material
Bangladesh cut US tariffs to 20% last August from 37%, easing pressure on apparel exporters
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Epstein accomplice Maxwell refuses to answer questions from US House panel
Lawyers sought Congress approval for her legal immunity to testify, but lawmakers declined
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US to turn over two NATO command posts to Europeans, military source says
Move fits Trump’s push for Europe to take more security responsibility in a European-led NATO
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Somalia signs defence agreement with Saudi Arabia
The deal follows Israel recognising Somaliland, a self-declared state still claimed by Mogadishu
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Iran says it could dilute enriched uranium if all sanctions are lifted
Iranian president says new talks will offer 'appropriate opportunity for a fair and balanced resolution of this case'
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UK Starmer loses second key aide in fallout from Mandelson-Epstein scandal
'I have decided to stand down to allow a new No.10 team to be built,' says communications chief Tim Allan
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53 migrants dead or missing after boat capsizes off Libya, IOM says
Latest incident brings the number of migrants reported dead or missing on the route in 2026 to at least 484
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Pakistan, other Muslim states condemn Israeli violations in Gaza
Joint statement warns annexation bid undermines two-state solution, urges global action
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Pakistan’s Alpine Club seeks to boost mountaineering tourism
Khan outlined plans to improve modern infrastructure for domestic and international climbers
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Malinin keeps USA golden in Olympic figure skating team event
Japan finished one point behind in silver, while host nation Italy claimed bronze
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Liverpool improvement not reflected in results, says Slot
The English champions have won just one of their seven Premier League games in 2026
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Man City fight back to end Anfield hoodoo and reel in Arsenal
Haaland’s stoppage-time penalty seals a dramatic 2-1 win against Liverpool
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Real Madrid edge Valencia to stay on Barca's tail
Carreras’ first-half brilliance and Mbappe’s stoppage-time goal secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory for their side
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PSG trounce Marseille to move back top of Ligue 1
Brace from Dembele and late goals from Kvaratskhelia and Lee Kang-in secure PSG’s 5-0 victory over Marseille
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Dimarco helps Inter to eight-point lead in Serie A
Juventus were held 2-2 by Lazio after a late equaliser from Pierre Kalulu
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Scotland spoil Italy's T20 World Cup debut with big win
Tournament debutants suffered a crushing 73-run loss to Scotland
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England cling on to beat Nepal
Harry Brook’s men secured a four-run victory
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Markram says South Africa Test success bodes well for T20 World Cup
The Proteas will face Canada in the campaign opener
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Vonn's Olympic dream cut short
Johnson claims downhill gold
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Rajput out to win respect for minnows UAE
He took the coaching role in February 2024
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Gyokeres lifts Arsenal nine clear
Manchester United pile pressure on Spurs’ Frank
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From threats to please
Pakistan are set to forfeit T20 World Cup match against India
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Barca beat Mallorca to extend Liga lead
Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal scored in 3-0 victory









































































































