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Finance Ministry rejects claims of new IMF conditions

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The Ministry of Finance has rejected claims that new or unexpected conditions have been imposed under the International Monetary Fund’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF),...
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Punjab govt approves first surface water treatment plant in Lahore

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The Punjab government has approved the province’s first surface water treatment plant for Lahore under the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, officials...
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Salman Khan reveals he hasn’t dined out in 25 years

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Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has revealed that he has not gone out for dinner in the past 25 years, citing his hectic work schedule...
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Pakistan hockey falls 3-2 to Argentina in Pro League

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Pakistan’s hockey team suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat against host Argentina in their second match of the ongoing Pro Hockey League in Argentina. In a...
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Pakistan crush Malaysia by 297 runs in U19 Asia Cup opener

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Pakistan launched their U19 Asia Cup campaign with a commanding victory, defeating Malaysia by 297 runs in a one-sided Group A match in Dubai. Chasing...
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Pakistan Army dominates boxing at 35th National Games with 12 golds

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Defending champions Pakistan Army dominated the boxing competitions at the 35th National Games, securing a total of 12 gold medals across men’s and women’s...
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Pakistan, Türkiye vow to deepen strategic partnership at Ashgabat meeting

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Republic of Türkiye, today, on the sidelines of the International Forum dedicated...
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Punjab launches online registration App for births, deaths, marriages, divorces

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The Punjab Local Government Department has launched a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) e-Registration App in collaboration with NADRA, enabling citizens to register births, deaths,...
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Haroon Akhtar Khan meets SME clusters from Gujranwala, Gujrat, Wazirabad

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Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan held a key meeting with representatives of Small and Medium Enterprise...
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Turkish businesses eye expansion in Pakistan

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Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan held an important meeting today with a high-level Turkish business delegation....
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91% Pakistanis did not buy online in last six months: Survey

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A new Gallup–Gallani Research survey has revealed a major decline in Pakistan’s online shopping activity, with 91 percent of respondents saying they did not...
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World Bank clears $400m loan for Pakistan

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The World Bank has approved a 400 million dollar loan for Pakistan, days after the IMF released its latest tranche for the country. In its...
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Peshawar introduces SafeRide App to curb street crime

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In a major push to curb rising street crime, Peshawar police have made registration compulsory for all motorcycle riders who transport passengers. The initiative...
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Court orders NCCIA to report Ducky Bhai’s Social Media Accounts, ATM cards

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Progress has been made in the case concerning well-known YouTuber Saad-ur-Rehman, also known as Ducky Bhai, regarding the handover of his social media accounts...
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Govt to distribute 700,000 Chromebooks nationwide: Minister

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Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan addressed a ceremony in Islamabad highlighting the government’s commitment to providing equal opportunities for the...
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Pakistan, ADB sign $257 million deals for STEM and nursing reforms in Punjab

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The Government of Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed two programs: i) the Responsive, Ready, and Resilient Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics...
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Pakistan, Yemen discuss boosting trade and economic cooperation

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Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met with H.E. Mohammed Motahar Alashabi today in Islamabad for a constructive discussion on enhancing Pakistan–Yemen trade...
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Pakistan urges urgent global climate action at UNEA-7

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Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, attended the Seventh Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) held in...
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Pakistan warns of shrinking space for dialogue at global human rights forum

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On the occasion of the International Human Rights Day, Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch participated in a panel discussion on “Free Flow of ideas and...
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Digital media amplifies Sino-Pakistani shared narratives

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The communication landscape between China and Pakistan is entering a new phase of media diplomacy. Over the decades, the two nations have primarily collaborated...
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PSL prepares to stage high-profile road show in New York

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Pakistan Super League (PSL) is expanding its outreach in the United States as its management prepares to stage a major road show in New...
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Dr Sohail Saleem appointed CEO of Pakistan Anti-Doping Board

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Dr Sohail Saleem, former head of the PCB Medical Panel, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Pakistan Anti-Doping Board (PADB), a move...
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Full member nations enter final phase of T20 World Cup prep

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Preparations for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 have entered the final stage, with full member teams locking in their last fixtures before the...
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Malik, Imtiaz lift MT200 crowns in Khao Lak

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Pakistan’s senior tennis players Rashid Malik and Khurram Imtiaz clinched singles titles at the ITF World Masters Tour MT200 in Khao Lak, Thailand, underscoring...
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Pakistan’s Junior tennis stars to compete at orange bowl in Miami

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Pakistan’s young tennis talents are in Miami, Florida, representing the country at the Junior Orange Bowl International Championships, one of the world’s most prestigious...
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Pakistan, EU step up fight against illegal migration

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Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a key meeting with European Union Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration, Magnus Berner, to discuss measures against...
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Pakistan’s glaciers under threat by mining, climate change: Senator warns

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Pakistan’s mountains and glaciers are facing growing threats from mining, drilling, and climate change, warned Senator Sheri Rahman, Vice President of the Pakistan Peoples...
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Pakistan reaffirms commitment to global heritage protection at ICCROM assembly

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Federal Minister for National Heritage & Culture Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, leading Pakistan’s delegation at the 34th General Assembly of the International Centre for the...
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Meta delegation meets Pakistan IT Minister to discuss digital safety

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A high-level delegation from Meta called on the Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja to discuss strengthening cooperation on digital safety,...
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IMF releases $1.2 Billion to Pakistan amid economic reforms

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released $1.2 billion to Pakistan, confirmed by the State Bank of Pakistan. Officials said $1 billion of the tranche...
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Sindh to launch E-Challan system for food authority

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The Sindh government has decided to introduce an e-challan system for the Sindh Food Authority (SFA), following the digitalization model used in traffic enforcement. During...
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Former Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed sentenced to 14 years for multiple misconduct charges

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The Field General Court Martial has sentenced Faiz Hameed, the former Lieutenant General of the Pakistan Army, to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment for...
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FOSPA resolves Rs10 crore inheritance dispute in Islamabad

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The Federal Ombudsman for Protection Against Harassment (FOSPA) has successfully resolved a Rs10 crore inheritance dispute in Sector I-8, Islamabad, awarding Huma Batool her...
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Pakistan Launches Online Fingerprint Verification for Passport Applicants

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The Pakistan Passport Department has launched a new online verification system that allows passport applicants to verify their fingerprints digitally, resolving previous technical issues. Under...
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CM KP Sohail Afridi criticizes federal govt corruption, announces university initiatives

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said on Thursday that corrupt elements in federal government have pushed Pakistan’s economy to the brink of collapse,...
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Punjab sets May deadline for major beautification drive

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a February-to-May completion window for the first phase of the province-wide beautification plan, as officials briefed...
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Former ISI Chief Faiz Hameed sentenced to 14 years by military court

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Former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) director general Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed has been handed a 14-year rigorous imprisonment sentence by a military court, the...
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Pakistan, Tunisia hold fourth round of bilateral political consultations in Tunis

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Pakistan and Tunisia convened the fourth round of Bilateral Political Consultations in Tunis, bringing renewed focus to strengthening ties across political, economic and security...
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Pakistan and Türkiye explore deeper cooperation in aviation and high-tech sectors

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Pakistan and Türkiye have moved toward deeper collaboration in aviation, defence manufacturing, and high-tech industries as a high-level Turkish delegation met Federal Minister for...
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CCP raids out-of-home advertising firms over alleged cartelisation

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The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has carried out raids on the offices of three out-of-home advertising sector companies in Lahore as part of...
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Anti-Terrorism court orders seizure of Alima Khan’s surety bonds

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An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has ordered the seizure of bail bonds for political activist Alima Khan after she failed to appear in...
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PIDE seminar highlights Pakistan’s persistent low savings problem and path to reform

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The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) hosted a seminar on “The Challenges of Low Savings in Pakistan,” chaired by PIDE Vice Chancellor Dr....
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Chief Justice hosts festive cake ceremony for christian employees

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The Hon’ble Chief Justice of Pakistan, the Hon’ble Judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, and the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association...
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Pakistan launches national roadmap to formalize SMEs and workers

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The Government of Pakistan, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), has launched the...
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BISRP beneficiaries to receive payments via digital wallets from March 2026

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The Government of Pakistan has announced that one crore beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) will start receiving payments directly at home...
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KP farmers seek urgent relief after Rs. 80 billion tobacco loss

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A high-level delegation from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Farmers Board met with Chairman Pakistan Tobacco Board, Musaddiq Hussain Tahir Khilji, at the Board’s headquarters today...
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Karachi records 806 road accident deaths this year

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Karachi has witnessed 806 fatalities in traffic accidents so far this year, according to rescue sources. Of those killed, 632 were men, 81 women, 71...
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FBR’s new valuation boosts property prices in Islamabad’s prime areas

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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued new property valuations for Islamabad, leading to a significant increase in prices across the city’s upscale...
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa launches personalized vehicle registration system

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The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has introduced a new Personalized Registration Mark (PRM) system, under which vehicle number plates will now be linked to...
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Nine Pakistani players cleared for Bangladesh Premier League by PCB

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to nine national cricketers for participation in the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)....
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Investors show interest in two new PSL teams for Season 11

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The Pakistan Super League (PSL) hosted a highly successful roadshow at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground, attracting cricket fans, business leaders, investors, and media...
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Pakistan Women’s Football Team joins FIFA Series for first time

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The Pakistan Women’s Football Team has been officially included in the FIFA Women’s Series for the first time, the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) announced...
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Pakistan, UK sign new agreement to expand cooperation on climate change

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Pakistan and the United Kingdom have finalised a new cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening joint action on climate change. The pact was signed in...
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Islamabad Court issues arrest warrants for Ali Amin Gandapur in Azadi March cases

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A district and sessions court in Islamabad has issued arrest warrants for former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur in two cases linked...
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IHC declines request to stop compensation; CDA to allot developed plots in new sectors

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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday rejected a request seeking the immediate suspension of compensation payments to landowners in newly developed sectors of...
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Global debt surges by 26 trillion dollars in first nine months of 2025: IIF

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The Institute of International Finance (IIF) has warned that the world is witnessing a fresh surge in debt levels, driven by rapid investment in...
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Punjab Govt approves basant festival, sets safety rules

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The Punjab government has allowed the celebration of Basant, the traditional kite-flying festival, after 25 years of restrictions. The festival will be observed on...
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Police disperse PTI sit-in near Adiala Jail after water cannon used

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Police dispersed a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) sit-in near the Adiala Jail checkpoint on Tuesday after tensions rose between security personnel and party workers protesting...
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World observes Human Rights Day, Pakistan calls for equality and justice

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Countries across the globe marked Human Rights Day on Wednesday, with Pakistan using the occasion to stress dignity, equality and justice for all citizens....
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China to continue opening up its mega-market to world: premier

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BEIJING: China will continue opening up its mega-market to the world, sharing development opportunities with other countries, and enhancing dialogue and communication to properly...
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Pakistani YouTuber Rajab Butt deported from UK to Pakistan

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Pakistani YouTuber Rajab Butt has been deported from the United Kingdom and returned to Pakistan on a morning flight, officials confirmed. The deportation follows the...
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Veteran actor Behroze Sabzwari opens up on second marriages

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Renowned Pakistani actor Behroze Sabzwari, celebrated for his honest persona and exceptional acting, shared his candid views on second marriages during a recent appearance...
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Court rejects Aamna Urooj’s bail in Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar video case

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A Lahore District Court has rejected the post-arrest bail plea of Aamna Urooj, the accused in a case involving playwright Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar, The hearing...
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Food delivery riders demand public apology from morning show host

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Popular morning show host Nida Yasir has come under criticism after making remarks about food delivery riders that sparked widespread debate. Yasir had commented that...
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Court adjourns hearing on Ducky Bhai’s devices and ATM cards

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The Lahore District Court heard a case concerning the custody of social media accounts, electronic devices, and ATM cards belonging to content creator Ducky...
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Film ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ nominated for Golden Globe

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The film The Voice of Hind Rajab, depicting the tragic story of a young Palestinian girl, has been nominated in the Best Film category...
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Army’s Faiza Zafar, Qasim Faiz shine with gold medals in 35th National Games

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Defending champions Pakistan Army continued their dominance at the 35th National Games in Karachi, securing victories across multiple events, officials said. In the women’s squash...
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ICC faces media rights challenge ahead of 2026 T20 World Cup

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The media rights for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup are under threat, with the International Cricket Council (ICC) now seeking a new...
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WAPDA’s Samiullah Khan, Faiqa Riaz crowned Pakistan’s fastest athletes

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WAPDA athletes Samiullah Khan and Faiqa Riaz have been declared Pakistan’s fastest man and woman, respectively, after an intense 100-meter race at the National...
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Australian cricket recon team visits Lahore ahead of T20 series

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A reconnaissance team from Cricket Australia has arrived in Lahore to assess arrangements ahead of the Australian team’s upcoming tour of Pakistan, sources said. The...
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PCB announces PSL matches to be held in AJK

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced plans to hold Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches in Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The...
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Pakistan, Indonesia Sign Seven Agreements to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

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Pakistan and Indonesia have signed seven agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) covering sectors including higher education, health, trade, and anti-drug measures on Tuesday....
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Pakistan pledges USD 639.54 million for global polio eradication at Abu Dhabi event

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Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary, represented Pakistan at the High-Level Pledging Moment for Polio Eradication held today in...
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Pakistan reaffirms solidarity with Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah

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Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry underscored the pressing need for enhanced regional cooperation to confront worsening climate-driven challenges during a...
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Karachi Mayor opens key development projects in Surjani Town

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Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has inaugurated a series of development projects in Surjani Town’s Union Councils 38 and 39, including the restoration of...
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Punjab Assembly approves Emergency Service (Amendment) Act 2025

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The Punjab Assembly has approved the Punjab Emergency Service (Amendment) Act 2025 with a majority vote, bringing a key shift to the leadership structure...
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ECP released full schedule for Islamabad’s LG polls

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The Election Commission of Pakistan has announced that local government elections in the federal capital will take place on 15 February. Polling is scheduled...
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Pakistan lauds Azerbaijan’s leadership role in OIC cultural festival

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Pakistan’s Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, has said that Pakistan takes great pride in Azerbaijan’s leadership in hosting the...
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Coordinator to PM on Climate Change outlines Pakistan’s carbon market plans

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Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam said on Tuesday that Pakistan is pushing ahead with plans to establish a...
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Punjab to launches special cards for cancer and cardiac patients

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The Punjab government has decided to introduce special cards for cancer and cardiac patients, officials said. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired...
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No meetings to be allowed with Imran Khan after law violations: Federal Information Minister

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Federal Minister for Information, Atta Tarar, has said that following any violation of the law, there is zero possibility of anyone meeting former Prime...
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Pakistan’s remittances reach $3.18 billion in November, up 9% year-on-year

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The State Bank of Pakistan has released figures showing workers’ remittances for November 2025 at $3.18 billion, officials said. The November inflows were 7...
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Rahat Fateh Ali Khan celebrates 51st birthday, continues to enchant the world

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Legendary qawwal and Pakistan’s musical ambassador, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, is celebrating his 51st birthday today. Renowned worldwide for his soulful voice and Sufi-inspired...
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Gorav Khanna wins Bigg Boss 19 after 15 weeks of intense competition

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Gorav Khanna emerged victorious in Bigg Boss 19, claiming the trophy after 15 weeks of intense competition. The grand finale, held on Sunday night,...
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CDS Asim Munir warns of swift response to any threats against Pakistan

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Chief of Army Staff and Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, has warned that any aggression against Pakistan...
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Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir receives guard of honour as Pakistan’s first CDS

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A ceremony of Guard of Honour was held at General Headquarters (GHQ) Rawalpindi to honour Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, following his appointment as...
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President Zardari blames India for stalled SAARC progress

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President Asif Ali Zardari has said that the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) has been largely inactive for the past 11 years...
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Abid Sher Ali elected senator unopposed

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Abid Sher Ali, senior leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), has been elected senator unopposed in the Punjab by-election. The vacant Senate seat was left...
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PSL holds London roadshow to attract investors

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The Pakistan Super League (PSL) hosted a roadshow at the historic Lord’s cricket ground in London to promote the league and attract new investment. The...
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Australia remains unstoppable in World Test Championship

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Australia defeated England by 8 wickets in the second Ashes Test at Brisbane, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. The victory also keeps Australia...
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Noreen Fatima wins gold in women’s high jump at 35th National Games

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Pakistan WAPDA’s Noreen Fatima claimed gold in the women’s high jump at the 35th National Games, clearing a height of 1.53 meters. In the same...
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Arshad Nadeem clinches gold in javelin at 35th National Games

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Olympic record-holder and gold medalist Arshad Nadeem continued his dominance in javelin throw by winning gold at the 35th National Games in Karachi. Representing Pakistan...
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794,000 vehicles fined in Punjab for illegal plates in 2025

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Punjab authorities have ramped up enforcement against traffic violations, focusing on illegal number plates and dark-tinted windows across the province. An official report obtained by...
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Punjab police foil RAW-linked terror plot, arrest 12 suspects

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Punjab’s Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has foiled a major terror plot, arresting 12 suspected militants allegedly linked to India’s intelligence agency, RAW, in raids...
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Pakistan needs smaller provinces for better governance, says Federal Minister

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Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan has once again called for the creation of multiple new provinces across Pakistan, arguing that smaller administrative units would...
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WA Minister, GE Vernova explore hydropower and energy storage opportunities

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Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, met with Frederic Ribieras, CEO of GE Vernova’s Hydro Power, to discuss Pakistan’s clean energy...
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WAIPA applauds Pakistan’s Investment Minister for Sharjah conference impact

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The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) has extended profound appreciation to Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh for his impactful...
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Pakistan pledges support for Sudan’s health sector development

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Federal Minister for Health, Mustafa Kamal, held a high-level meeting with a Sudanese delegation led by the Federal Secretary of Health of Sudan. The...
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Romina Khurshid Alam calls for climate investment in Balochistan

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Romina Khurshid Alam, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, today addressed the Conference on Sustainable Development and Climate Resilience...
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Punjab Assembly praises CDS Syed Asim Munir in resolution

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Punjab Assembly member Shoaib Siddiqui of the Istehkam Pakistan Party has submitted a congratulatory resolution honoring Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed...
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