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Biman Bangladesh allowed to operate weekly three flights to Karachi

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The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has granted Bangladesh’s Biman Airlines permission to operate a third weekly flight between Dhaka and Karachi. Currently, Biman Airlines...
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KP CM discusses health, education and climate resilience with World Bank chief

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi met with World Bank President Ajay Banga in Islamabad to discuss enhancing cooperation in health, education, skills...
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Pakistan moves toward self-reliance in vaccine production

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Pakistan is accelerating its efforts toward self-reliance in the health sector, particularly in vaccine production, the country’s Health Ministry spokesperson said. In line with this...
China

Chinese provinces unveil 2026 growth targets and outline plans to achieve them

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BEIJING: China's provincial-level governments have unveiled their GDP growth targets for this year and beyond during their annual "two sessions" while pledging to drive...
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Transporters raise fares in Lahore after diesel price hike

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Following a hike in diesel prices, transporters in Lahore have unilaterally increased fares, affecting passengers across intercity and local routes. Bus fares have risen by...
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Pakistan says insecure water agreements threaten all treaties

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Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar, has emphasized that if water agreements are not secure, no international treaty can be considered...
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Mohsin Naqvi, CM Bugti visit injured police at CMH Quetta

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Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, and the Corps Commander Balochistan visited CMH Quetta on Sunday to inquire after police...
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Authorities forms 10 quick response teams for Basant safety

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Authorities in Lahore have stepped up measures to ensure public safety, effective monitoring, and emergency preparedness during the upcoming Basant festival. According to officials, 10...
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World Bank President Ajay Banga arrives in Pakistan for four-day visit

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World Bank President Ajay Pal Singh Banga has arrived in Pakistan for a four-day official visit, which will continue until February 4, 2026. During...
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Defense minister claims India involved in Balochistan terrorism

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Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has alleged that women were used in attacks carried out in Balochistan and claimed that confessions of arrested suspects prove...
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CM Bugti says bodies of 145 terrorists in custody

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Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has said that the bodies of 145 terrorists are currently in government custody, adding that militants killed five women...
China

China’s manufacturing industry shows resilience as output, high-tech sector remain in expansion

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BEIJING: China's manufacturing sector demonstrated resilience in January, achieving steady factory output and continued growth in the high-tech sector despite a dip in overall...
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U.S. approves $15.7 billion arms sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia

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The United States has approved new arms sales worth around $15.7 billion to its Middle Eastern allies Israel and Saudi Arabia, the State Department...
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China welcomes WTO ruling against U.S. clean energy subsidies

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China welcomed a ruling by a World Trade Organization (WTO) panel in a dispute it initiated against the United States over provisions of the...
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China achieves 120 Gbps space-ground laser communication milestone

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China has recorded a major technological breakthrough in space communication after successfully carrying out an operational application experiment of space-ground laser communication at a...
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Xinhua signs MoU with London-based Brand Finance

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China’s state-run news agency Xinhua has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with London-based brand valuation and strategy consultancy Brand Finance to strengthen cooperation...
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China launches Algerian remote sensing satellite, leaders exchange congratulations

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China successfully launched an Algerian remote sensing satellite on Saturday, and Chinese President Xi Jinping and Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune exchanged congratulations on the...
Entertainment

Hina Afridi reveals turning down several drama offers

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Pakistani actress Hina Afridi has revealed that she turned down several high-profile drama offers before choosing to star in the serial Raja Rani. Speaking as...
Entertainment

Danish Taimoor faces social media criticism over bold photo shoot

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Pakistani actor Danish Taimoor, who has achieved immense success in the entertainment industry, is once again facing criticism on social media over a recent...
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ICC, WCA clash over player rights ahead of T20 World Cup

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the World Cricketers Association (WCA) are in a dispute over player agreements ahead of the T20 World Cup,...
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ICC announces iconic performances in men’s T20 World Cup history

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released a list of iconic performances in men’s T20 World Cup history, recognizing standout contributions from players across...
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Australia announces final T20 World Cup squad, Pat Cummins out

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Cricket Australia has announced its final squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup, with Pat Cummins ruled out due to injury. Ben Dwarshuis has...
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PCB postpones unveiling of Pakistan team kit for T20 World Cup

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The launch of Pakistan’s player kit for the 2026 T20 World Cup has been postponed, officials said. The unveiling was scheduled to take place...
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Supreme Court bans colonial-era titles in FIRs, modernizes police language

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The Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued a landmark ruling to modernize police documentation, banning the use of colonial-era honorifics such as “Bakhidmat Janab”...
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Sohail Afridi calls restrictions on Khan’s visit inhuman and a rights violation

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has criticized authorities for not allowing him to meet Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, calling it “extremely...
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Punjab launches modern food, agriculture and drug testing authority

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif and Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the Punjab Agriculture, Food and Drug Authority (PAFFDA) and its laboratory operations,...
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Electric buses decorated for Basant, free travel announced

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As preparations for Basant reach their peak in Lahore, Speedo and green electric buses have been decorated with cultural colors to celebrate the spring...
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Health ministry reviews new therapy for hepatitis delta

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Pakistan’s Ministry of Health and the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) held a high-level meeting on combating the hepatitis delta virus (HDV), with...
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Pakistan hosts UN meeting to defend global treaty obligations

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Pakistan organized a high-level “Arria-formula” meeting of the UN Security Council to highlight the critical role of treaties in maintaining international peace and security....
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PA moves to allow direct election for minorities representatives

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A resolution has been submitted in the Punjab Assembly seeking to allow minority communities to directly elect their representatives instead of filling reserved seats. Members...
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PM highlights role of technology in food and drug oversight

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Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif emphasized the use of modern technology to ensure transparency and strengthen food and drug safety in Pakistan during a ceremony...
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New Zealand declines U.S. invitation to join Board of Peace

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New Zealand will not join the Board of Peace proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said Friday. Luxon explained that the...
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China-U.S. ties rooted in people-to-people exchanges: Chinese Ambassador

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Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng said the future of strong China-U.S. relations would be rooted in people-to-people exchanges. Addressing the "Ni Hao!...
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China’s electronic information sector posts robust growth in 2025

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China’s electronic information manufacturing sector achieved rapid growth in 2025, according to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Friday. The...
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China vows to protect rights of firms after Panama court ruling

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China will take all necessary measures to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday, following...
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China, UK agree to strengthen strategic partnership amid global turbulence

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and visiting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed that the two countries should develop a long-term and consistent comprehensive strategic...
Entertainment

Ishrat Fatima praises Shehzad Roy’s World Education Day song

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Prominent Pakistani news anchor Ishrat Fatima praised singer Shehzad Roy for his new song released on the occasion of World Education Day, highlighting the...
Entertainment

Rani Mukerji faces social media backlash over family role comments

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Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji is facing criticism on social media following remarks she made in a recent interview about gender roles and family dynamics....
Entertainment

TikTok star Khaby Lame sells company for $975 million

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TikTok superstar Khaby Lame, known for making the world laugh without saying a word, has made a major mark in the business world, sources...
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Pop singer Alamgir hails restoration of Pakistan-Bangladesh ties

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Renowned pop singer Alamgir expressed his happiness over the restoration of ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh, sources said. In an exclusive interview with a...
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PM announces Rs4.04 per unit cut in power tariff for industries

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a reduction in electricity prices for industries, cutting the tariff by Rs4.04 per unit in an effort...
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NAB seeks property details of 48 in Rs2 billion RDA transfer scandal

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The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has directed for property details of eight former and the current DGs of various Development Authorities, along with other...
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Petition filed against Punjab information minister over manhole deaths

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A petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court seeking registration of a criminal case against the Punjab information minister over the deaths...
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Formal inquiry launched against PCRET assistant director over fund irregularities

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The Ministry of Science and Technology has initiated a formal inquiry against suspended Assistant Director Tariq Rahim of the Pakistan Council for Renewable Energy...
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Sohail Afridi questions eye surgery at PIMS

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Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi on Friday expressed serious concern over the medical treatment of PTI founder, saying his transfer from Adiala Jail...
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Disqualification reference against PTI senator dismissed

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PTI Senator Saifullah Abro received relief on Friday as the disqualification reference filed against him was dismissed by the Chairman Senate on technical grounds,...
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China warns against resurgence of Japanese militarism

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A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday warned against the resurgence of Japanese militarism and pledged that China will work with all peace-loving countries to...
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China warns against revival of Japanese militarism

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China on Thursday issued a strong warning against what it described as the resurgence of Japanese militarism, saying Beijing would work with peace-loving countries...
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Iran FM to visit Türkiye amid rising US-Iran tensions

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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is due to pay a visit to Türkiye on Friday amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United...
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Xi urges China, Britain to champion true multilateralism

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Chinese President Xi Jinping called on China and Britain to jointly advocate and practice “true multilateralism,” underscoring the importance of upholding international law and...
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China-led team develops bioelectronic patch for targeted drug delivery

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An international research team led by scientists from Beihang University in Beijing has developed an ultra-flexible bioelectronic patch capable of conforming to irregularly shaped...
Entertainment

Melania Trump documentary faces poor reception before release

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The documentary film on former First Lady Melania Trump has received a lukewarm response even before hitting theaters in the United States and the...
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Sahir Ali Baga hints at major career decision soon

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Renowned Pakistani singer Sahir Ali Baga has announced that he will soon take a major decision regarding his music career. Baga informed his fans through...
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Former supermodel Veneeza Ahmed speaks against gender bias in childbirth

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Renowned former Pakistani supermodel Veneeza Ahmed has raised her voice against the outdated preference for sons over daughters. Speaking at an event, Veneezaa Ahmed said,...
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Scotland players of Pakistan origin face visa hurdles before T20 World Cup

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Scotland’s cricket team, included in the T20 World Cup after Bangladesh’s withdrawal, faces potential visa issues for its Pakistan-origin players, according to Indian media...
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ICC suspends USA’s Aaron Jones ahead of T20 World Cup

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The United States cricket team has lost one of its experienced batsmen just ahead of the T20 World Cup. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has...
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FIFA World Cup trophy likely to visit Pakistan ahead of mega event

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The FIFA World Cup trophy is expected to visit Pakistan ahead of the 2026 mega event, according to Chief Operating Officer of the Pakistan...
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Pakistan hockey players to receive $115 daily allowance

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The Pakistan Sports Board has announced that each member of the national hockey team will receive a daily allowance of $115. The board has directed...
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EU ambassador calls on Prime Minister to strengthen bilateral ties

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Raimundas Karoblis, Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House. The Prime Minister was...
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Minister urges AD Ports to rationalize cargo handling charges

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Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has urged AD Ports Group to rationalize terminal cargo handling charges to make port operations...
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Pakistan to link Kartarpur and Nankana Sahib with national motorways

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Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has announced a landmark decision to link the holy sites of Kartarpur and Nankana Sahib with the...
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Pakistan, China discuss expanding BRI-linked investment cooperation

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Federal Minister for the Board of Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, held a meeting with a delegation of Silkway Impex Pvt. Ltd. and a high-level...
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Pakistan, Rwanda explore direct sea routes to East Africa

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Pakistan and Rwanda are exploring the establishment of direct sea routes from Karachi to major East African ports, including Djibouti and Mombasa, to access...
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Pakistan calls Gaza war unacceptable, urges permanent ceasefire

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Pakistan has told the United Nations Security Council that the unresolved Palestine issue remains the core cause of instability and insecurity in the Middle...
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SC rules wrongfully dismissed employees entitled to full dues

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The Supreme Court has ruled that employees who are wrongfully dismissed from service are entitled to receive all past dues, declaring that the denial...
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Per capita public debt jumps 13pc to Rs333,000: Finance Ministry says

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The debt burden on every Pakistani increased by 13 per cent during the last fiscal year, reaching Rs333,041 per person, as rising public debt...
Business

ECC clears subsidised sale of imported wheat, Rs22bn loss feared

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The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the federal cabinet has approved the auction of 500,000 tons of wheat held by the Pakistan Agricultural Storage...
China

Xi meets British PM in Beijing

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BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Beijing on Thursday.
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Chinese ambassador supports Pakistan’s mining sector development

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China adheres to the principle of balancing major landmark projects with “small and beautiful” livelihood projects in promoting high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, ,...
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Turkey detains 151 suspects linked to Gulen movement

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Turkish authorities have detained 151 suspects across 46 provinces in coordinated operations targeting the Gulen movement over alleged links to the failed 2016 coup,...
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China invests $19 billion in urban renewal for 5 million households

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China achieved significant progress in urban renewal in 2025, continuing its push to make cities greener and more livable, official data showed Wednesday. According to...
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China surpasses 5G and gigabit network targets in 2025

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China’s telecommunications sector sustained steady growth in 2025, surpassing development targets for 5G and gigabit optical network infrastructure set in the 14th Five-Year Plan...
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China records 697 million border crossings in 2025 amid visa-free expansion

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China reported a record 697 million inbound and outbound border crossings in 2025, a 14.2 percent increase from the previous year, as expanded visa-free...
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British PM Keir Starmer arrives in Beijing for official visit

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for an official visit to China that will run through Saturday, marking the first...
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Hyderabad PSL franchise appoints Jason Gillespie as head coach

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Pakistan Super League’s new franchise, Hyderabad, has appointed Jason Gillespie as its head coach. According to reports, successful negotiations were held between the former Australian...
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Rashid Naseem first Pakistani sets 150th Guinness World Record

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Rashid Naseem has become the first Pakistani to achieve 150 individual Guinness World Records, according to official data and the Guinness World Records website. Among...
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Australian T20 squad arrives in Lahore ahead of three-match series

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The 17-member Australian squad for the three-match T20 series against Pakistan has arrived in Lahore, with the second group of players scheduled to land...
China

Pak–China Mineral Cooperation Forum to Advance Strategic Collaboration between two nations

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The Pak–China Mineral Cooperation Forum was held today at the Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad, bringing together senior Pakistani leadership, diplomatic representatives, Chinese enterprises, and...
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PSL 11 player categories announced with 89 local stars

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The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has announced the player categories for its 11th edition, with 89 local cricketers divided into five different tiers, official...
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Pakistan, Türkiye discuss boosting rice exports amid global competition

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Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Monday held a detailed meeting with the Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Irfan Neziroglu, at the...
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Former PCB chiefs split over possible boycott of T20 World Cup

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Pakistan is considering its participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup following the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) decision to exclude Bangladesh and include Scotland...
Business

Pakistan secures $430 million crude oil import deal with US

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Pakistan has achieved a major milestone in the energy sector as Synergico Pakistan Limited signed a $430 million commercial agreement to import six million...
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IHC suspends orders halting judicial allowances

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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has suspended orders stopping the payment of judicial allowances to special courts, tribunals and law officers, and has issued...
Business

Electricity prices likely to rise by 48 paisa per unit for one month

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Electricity consumers across the country may face an increase of 48 paisa per unit in power tariffs for one month, following a request filed...
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346 buildings declared dangerous in Walled City ahead of Basant

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The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) has submitted a detailed report to the Lahore High Court during the hearing of a petition opposing...
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Pakistan National Shipping adds oil tanker MT Karachi to its fleet

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Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has expanded its fleet with the induction of a new oil tanker, MT Karachi, which has arrived at Karachi...
BRI & CPEC

Pakistan eyes mineral-led growth under CPEC 2.0, Ahsan Iqbal

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ISLAMABAD (Internews): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday said Pakistan and China were entering a decisive new...
BRI & CPEC

Pakistan, China reaffirm commitment to strategic partnership

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ISLAMABAD (Internews): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday held a meeting with the ambassador of the People’s Republic...
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Pakistan-China Mineral Cooperation Forum a Key Step Towards Strengthening Bilateral Economic Ties: Minister

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ISLAMABAD (Internews): Federal Minister for Board of Investment (BOI), Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, on Wednesday said that the Pakistan-China Mineral Cooperation Forum was a...
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PM Shehbaz lauds NAB’s performance, use of AI, modern technology in accountability process

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday praised the National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) transition toward a technology-based investigative system, describing it as a major...
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UN chief urges countries to uphold international law

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged member states to recommit to fully respecting international law, calling it the cornerstone of global peace, security, and cooperation. Speaking...
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China calls on U.S to respect Cuban people’s rights

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China has urged the United States to stop depriving the Cuban people of their rights to subsistence and development, condemning Washington’s reported plans to...
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China to sign trade, investment agreements with Britain during Starmer visit

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China is set to sign trade and investment cooperation agreements with Britain during Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s official visit, the Ministry of Commerce announced...
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European Parliament delays EU-U.S. trade deal vote

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The European Parliament has postponed its vote on the proposed EU-U.S. trade deal, citing the need for further review of the agreement’s implications for...
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New Chinese AI sets benchmark in mathematical problem-solving, creation

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A team of Chinese researchers has unveiled a new artificial intelligence system capable of both creating and solving complex mathematical problems autonomously, signaling a...
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Pakistan Under-19 crush New Zealand by 8 wickets in Super Sixes

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Pakistan Under-19s registered a commanding 8-wicket victory over New Zealand in the Super Sixes stage of the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup at Harare. Chasing...
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Anita Karim misses Abu Dhabi MMA fight due to visa delays

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Pakistan’s first professional female MMA fighter, Anita Karim, will miss her scheduled fight in Abu Dhabi on January 31 due to visa issues. The...
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Scotland CEO expresses sympathy for Bangladesh ahead of T20 World Cup

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Scotland’s Chief Executive of Cricket, Trudi Lendblad, has expressed sympathy for Bangladesh after the team was excluded from the T20 World Cup, with Scotland...
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ICC asks journalist bodies for list of Bangladeshi reporters for World Cup coverage

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ICC to review accreditation for Bangladeshi journalists after T20 World Cup row. Tensions have risen between the International Cricket Council (ICC) and Bangladesh after reports...
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PSL 11 opens registration for foreign players

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Registration for foreign players for the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has officially begun, the league announced on its social media...
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