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Diesel price hike drives up transport fares, school pick-and-drop charges
Pick-and-drop services, intercity fares and cargo rates surge by 10-12%
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35 days of border closure leaves thousands jobless along Torkham
Torkham shutdown enters 35th day, traders warn of economic collapse, rising crime
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Mitchell stars as New Zealand beat Windies in first ODI
He scored 119 to power the BlackCaps to 269-7
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Europe and the Indo-Pacific: partners for a resilient future
EU deepening cooperation with Indo-Pacific partners on security, climate resilience, sustainable growth
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Between forbidden fruit and fear
The latest episode of Pamaal raises questions on fear, judgment, gender roles
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Back in form
Pakistan's win against Sri Lanka shows a return to form
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Torturous zoo
Court report finds severe neglect at Karachi Zoo, exposing poor veterinary care, weak management, harmful conditions
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BJP's victory
Bihar elections yet another sign that India's democratic fabric is under visible strain
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Getting our priorities right
Population is growing at an unsustainable pace, limited public resources are being diverted to simply keep up
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Netanyahu faces far-right backlash after US-backed statement on Palestinian state
Trump’s plan says PA reforms could open a credible path to Palestinian self-rule and eventual statehood
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Sugar price in twin cities soars to Rs210 per kg
Food inflation spirals in Sunday markets as chicken being sold at Rs410 per kg, mutton at Rs2,500 per kg
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At least 32 miners dead after bridge fails at cobalt site in southeast DR Congo
DRC supplies over 70% of global cobalt, vital for batteries in electric cars, laptops and phones
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Pakistan cruise to six-wicket win to wrap up 3–0 whitewash
Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Rizwan anchored a measured chase of 212 runs
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Samsung plans $310 bn investment to power AI expansion
Samsung Electronics, a leading memory-chip maker, supplies key components that power AI and its infrastructure
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Three suspects arrested over firing at cricketer Naseem Shah's home
Lower Dir Police says attack on cricketer۔s residence stemmed from land dispute between two local groups
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Jordan's King Abdullah II awards Order of the Military Merit to COAS
Jordanian King witnesses joint fire and manoeuvre exercise, lauds Pakistan Army's professionalism and combat readiness
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76 Afghans detained in citywide Rawalpindi raids after Islamabad blast
The crackdown comes amid tighter enforcement of the National Action Plan
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Dhabeji pumping station power outage disrupts water supply across Karachi
Korangi, Landhi, Malir, Shah Faisal Colony, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, FB Area, North Nazimabad and other areas badly affected
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At least four dead as two migrant boats capsize off Libya's coast, Red Crescent says
Red Crescent: First boat had 26 Bangladeshis with 4 dead; second carried 69 migrants of unclear fate
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Unfit pilgrims to be deported as Saudi Arabia enforces new health rules for Hajj 2026
Strict action will be taken against doctors who issue fitness certificates to ineligible pilgrims
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Poachers ensnare Siberian migratory birds in Sindh's wetlands
Hunting migratory birds in Pakistan's 20 protected wetlands is punishable by up to two years, Rs50,000 fine
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Britain to make refugee status temporary under asylum overhaul
Labour hardens immigration rules as it seeks to curb Reform UK’s rise and crack down on small-boat crossings
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Ashfall cancels flights, Japan's Sakurajima volcano erupts
A volcano on Japan's major western island of Kyushu erupted multiple times on Sunday
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Naraoka wins in Kumamoto for first title in two years
World number 10 beat Kenta Nishimoto 21-11, 10-21, 21-15 to end two-year title drought
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Police reveal foiled past terror bids of G-11 suicide bomber
Jacket laden with explosives was delivered to Islamabad from Peshawar's Akhun Baba graveyard, handler tells police
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Karachi at risk of 100MGD water shortfall as Dhabeji sees another breakdown
Recurring breakdowns at pumping station leave millions without water, citizens forced to rely on tankers
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Pakistan outplay Sri Lanka in third ODI
Mohammad Rizwan and Hussain Talat take the green shirts over the line to complete a whitewash
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Gomal University expels students after wave of campus unrest
Administration accuses groups of spreading malicious propaganda under the banner of “local versus non-local” divisions
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X rolls out Chat platform with expanded messaging tools
The new features include voice and video calling, file sharing, message editing and deletion, and privacy options
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Airport staff intercept passengers linked to suspected FIA official collusion
Protector system under review as authorities investigate illegal travel facilitation
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Punjab forms parliamentary body to lead flood rehabilitation
New committee set up to guide flood recovery and assess government’s response to the disaster
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Hyderabad fireworks factory blaze death toll climbs to seven
Police hunt factory owner as authorities launch crackdown on illicit fireworks, LPG outlets
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Russia offers to mediate as Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions rise
Spokesperson stresses that a lasting resolution to disputes is only possible through dialogue, negotiations
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India Captain Gill injured, out of South Africa first test
Second Test match in Guwahati, due to begin in six days' time on November 22
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Israel shuts Ibrahimi Mosque, imposes curfew on Palestinians in Hebron
Israeli forces shut military checkpoints leading to the old city and barred all entry and exit
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Japan's Miura and Kihara capture Skate America pairs gold
Georgia’s Metelkina and Berulava secured silver medal, while Canadians Laurin and Ethier claimed bronze
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Tuchel plays down records before final World Cup qualifier
England travel to Albania on Sunday to close out their perfect Group K campaign
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Boat strikes: US drafts legal shield for troops
At least 76 people have been killed in 20 strikes in Caribbean since Sept as experts call them extrajudicial killings
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UNSC to vote Monday on Trump Gaza plan
Draft mentions future Palestinian state
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Pakistan backs UNSC draft on Yemen sanctions
Body adopts resolution extending 2014 sanctions regime against strife-torn country
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The Reckoning Within
NAB's Journey from Controversy to Credibility
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Jeffrey Epstein's called Imran 'threat to peace'
Epstein mentioned the now-incarcerated PTI founder in his email conversations with an unidentified individual
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'Geopolitical volatility held Pakistan back'
Pak ambassador to US highlights country's strategic pivot toward geo-economics
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Scotland face World Cup shootout against Denmark after Greece defeat
Steve Clarke’s side must win at home to reach their first World Cup since 1998
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Spain, Switzerland on World Cup brink as Belgium also made to wait
A brace by Marko Arnautovic fired Austria to a 2-0 win away to Cyprus
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CM Afridi vows to engage with 'even those I dislike for K-P rights'
K-P CM vows to recover Rs4,700bn dues from Centre, criticises silence on corruption, 'forced evacuations'
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Karachi court grants extension of interim bail for YouTuber Rajab Butt
Complainant’s lawyer argued that court session was scheduled for 8:30am, but accused appeared at 9:30am
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Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz arrives in Quetta for one-day visit
Maryam Nawaz to meet attack victims’ families, hold talks with leaders
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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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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









































































































