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Javed Akhtar criticizes Bollywood’s reliance on past hits

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Veteran Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar has strongly criticized the makers of the upcoming Pakistan-themed film “Border 2” for relying on old songs instead of...
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Zainab Qayyum highlights widening class divide after Gul Plaza tragedy

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Pakistani actress and host Zainab Qayyum, popularly known as ZQ, has voiced concern over the growing class divide in the country. Posting on Instagram following...
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Actress Hina Rizvi talks about men’s behavior and betrayal signs

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Pakistani actress Hina Rizvi, sister of acclaimed filmmaker Sangita, has spoken about the behaviors in men that could signal potential unfaithfulness. Hina Rizvi shared her...
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Shah Rukh Khan snatches fans’ phones during Riyadh Awards Ceremony

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Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan grabbed the phone of a fan attempting to take a selfie with him on stage, in a video that...
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Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna escape traffic accident in Mumbai

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Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna narrowly escaped injury in a serious traffic accident in Mumbai late last night. The incident occurred while the...
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Emma Watson nominated for British Diversity Awards 2026

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Hollywood actress Emma Watson has been nominated for the 2026 British Diversity Awards, according to international media reports. Watson, who rose to fame with the...
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Fans hail Faisal Rehman’s youthful transformation

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Senior Pakistani actor and digital creator Faisal Rehman is making headlines for his new look, following a dramatic change in hairstyle. Faisal, who began his...
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Pakistan women’s football team placed in Ivory Coast group

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The Pakistan women’s football team has been placed in the Ivory Coast group for the upcoming FIFA Women’s Series 2026, the Pakistan Football Federation...
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Shahid Khokhar appointed COO of Pakistan Football Federation

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Shahid Khokhar has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), official sources said on Tuesday. According to official...
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Fans to see two Pakistan-India clashes in one day on Feb 15

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Cricket fans will witness two high-profile Pakistan-India clashes on the same day, as both men’s and women’s teams face off in international tournaments. On February...
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Novak Djokovic records 100th h win at Australian Open

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World No. 4 Novak Djokovic made history at the Australian Open by securing his 100th match victory in the tournament. Djokovic defeated Spain’s Pedro Martinez...
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Pakistan likely to go without Haris Rauf at T20 World Cup

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Fast bowler Haris Rauf will not be included in Pakistan’s 15-member squad for the ICC T20 World Cup, sources said on Tuesday. According to sources,...
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OGDCL discovers new oil, gas reserves in KP

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Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced the discovery of new oil and gas reserves in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the company said on...
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No case without biometrics in Punjab courts: LHC

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Punjab’s judicial system has begun implementing a new mechanism to curb the filing of fake and bogus cases, following the approval of a plan...
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Punjab to setup ‘Suthra Punjab Authority’ for sanitation system

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The Punjab government has decided to establish the Suthra Punjab Authority under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, aimed at improving sanitation and...
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Pakistan, IsDB sign $603 million financing deals

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Pakistan and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) signed three financing agreements worth $603 million (Rs168.49 billion) in Islamabad to support key infrastructure, social protection,...
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Chinese embassy expresses condolences over tragic fire incident in Gul Plaza

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ISLAMABAD: The Chinese embassy in Pakistan has expressed deep sadness over the tragic loss caused by the devastating fire incident in Karachi's Gul Plaza. In...
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China seen as top contributor to global growth in 2026: WEF President

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China is expected to make the largest contribution to global economic growth in 2026, driven by resilient expansion and rising investment in innovation, the...
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Europe delivers unified rebuke to U.S. tariff threats over Greenland

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The transatlantic dispute over Greenland escalated as European nations issued a rare, coordinated response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs, signaling strong support...
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China’s industrial output up 5.9% in 2025, high-tech leads growth

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China’s value-added industrial output rose 5.9 percent year on year in 2025, driven by strong performance in high-tech and equipment manufacturing sectors, official data...
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Shenzhou 20 return capsule lands safely in China

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China’s Shenzhou 20 return capsule has successfully landed back on Earth, concluding the uncrewed phase of the mission more than nine months after its...
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China warns U.S. against using “China Threat” over Greenland

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China has called on the United States to stop using the so-called “China threat” as a justification for pursuing its own interests in the...
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ECP recommends legal amendments for timely local government elections

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The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has recommended legal amendments to ensure the timely conduct of local government elections across the country. According to the...
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PAF contingent reaches Saudi Arabia for Multinational Exercise

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A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) contingent comprising F-16 Block 52 fighter jets along with air and ground personnel has reached at King Abdulaziz Air...
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Pakistan-Indonesia make significant progress on vaccine cooperation

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Federal Minister for Health, Syed Mustafa Kamal, during his official visit to Indonesia, held an important meeting with Shadiq Akasya, President Director of the...
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Host Nida Yasir faces social media backlash over new look

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Pakistani actress and television host Nida Yasir has once again become the center of attention on social media, this time not for her statements...
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Honey Singh apologizes after controversial remarks at concert

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Popular Indian singer Honey Singh has issued a public apology following backlash over inappropriate comments he made during a recent concert in Delhi. The incident...
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Roger Allers, co-director of Disney’s “The Lion King,” dies at 76

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Roger Allers, the acclaimed writer, director, and co-creator of Disney’s iconic animated film The Lion King, has passed away at the age of 76....
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Pakistani celebrities express grief over Gul Plaza tragedy

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The devastating fire at Karachi’s iconic Gul Plaza shopping center has left the city in shock, with the showbiz industry joining the public in...
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Pakistan Sports Board takes over oversight of hockey club scrutiny

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The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has issued a notice to the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), stating that the scrutiny of hockey clubs will be...
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PCB halts Pakistan team preparations for T20 World Cup

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The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi, has suspended all preparations for the Pakistan cricket team ahead of the T20 World...
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Australia name 17-man squad for T20 tour of Pakistan

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Australia has announced a 17-member squad for its T20 tour of Pakistan ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup, with several key players ruled...
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Draft system scrapped as PSL announces major structural reforms

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The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has announced major changes to its administrative and player recruitment structure ahead of its 11th edition, introducing an auction-based...
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Pakistan awards over Rs 206 million to athletes in FY 2024-25

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The government of Pakistan has awarded cash prizes totaling Rs 206.45 million to national athletes for their achievements during the financial year 2024-25, according...
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Over 150 textile mills shut as cotton industry faces deep crisis

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More than 150 textile mills and over 400 cotton ginning factories across Pakistan have become non-operational due to rising imports under liberal trade policies...
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Pakistan becomes world’s third-largest rice exporter

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Pakistan is moving rapidly toward global leadership in agricultural exports, driven by strong and sustained growth in rice shipments, according to official data and...
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FBR to extend track and trace system to steel, pharma and food sectors

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Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to expand the Track and Trace System (TTS) to several new sectors, including steel, pharmaceuticals, spices,...
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Death toll in Karachi’s Gul Plaza fire rises to 14 as rescue, cooling operations continue

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The death toll from the devastating fire at Gul Plaza on Karachi’s M.A. Jinnah Road rose to 14 on Monday after eight more bodies...
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Pakistan invited to proposed Gaza Peace Board under Trump’s peace plan

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Pakistan has been invited to join a proposed international Peace Board under a Gaza Peace Plan (GPP) put forward by US President Donald Trump,...
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Chinese researchers develop real-time EV range prediction framework

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Chinese researchers have developed a novel data-driven framework for real-time estimation and analysis of the remaining driving range of electric vehicles (EVs), addressing one...
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China-Central Asia trade hits $106 billion in 2025, surpassing record

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Economic and trade cooperation between China and Central Asia made significant strides in 2025, with the total value of trade in goods reaching 106.3...
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Tourists flock to Sanya Duty-Free following new customs policies

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Duty-free shopping in Hainan has surged to record levels following the implementation of special customs operations across the island, highlighting the province’s growing appeal...
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Exhibition of Ancient Shu Civilization Opens in Beijing

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An exhibition showcasing the ancient Shu civilization has opened at the National Museum of China in Beijing, offering visitors a rare look into one...
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Hana Afridi, Taimoor Akbar get married with unique wedding conditions

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Pakistani actress Hana Afridi and YouTuber Taimoor Akbar tied the knot on January 16, with close family and friends attending the private ceremony. Photos...
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Lawrence Bishnoi gang threatens singer B Praak with death

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The gang of notorious Indian gangster Lawrence Bishnoi has allegedly issued death threats to renowned Punjabi singer and music director Pratik Bachan, popularly known...
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Ayub Khoso opens up about difficult romantic scene with Atiqa Odho

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Senior Pakistani actor Ayub Khoso has revealed that filming a romantic scene with Atiqa Odho for the 1990s hit drama Dasht was a challenging...
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Fareeda Jalal says long hours were routine in past film shoots

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Veteran Bollywood actress Fareeda Jalal opened up about the challenges of her early career while commenting on actors’ recent demand for eight-hour work shifts. Speaking...
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Sri Lanka’s Chamoditha breaks Under-19 World Cup individual score record

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Sri Lankan batsman Viran Chamoditha set a new record for the highest individual score in the history of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup,...
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Pakistan assures full support to Bangladesh over India travel issue

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Pakistan has assured full support to Bangladesh over the issue of the Bangladeshi cricket team’s reluctance to travel to India, government sources said. According to...
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Bangladesh BCB clarifies under-19 toss handshake incident

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The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has clarified the incident in which the acting Bangladeshi captain did not shake hands with the Indian captain during...
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Ali sisters shine at 2026 Junior Open, reach semi-finals

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Pakistan’s Ali sisters from Peshawar have continued their remarkable run at the 2026 Junior Open, reaching the semi-finals in the World Squash Federation’s Junior...
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PSL-11 to feature player auction, retention rules finalized

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The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set to introduce a player auction for its 11th edition, according to sources close to the PSL Governing...
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Rizwan, Babar top Big Bash’s slowest scorers list

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Pakistan’s top batsmen Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam have claimed the top two spots on the list of the slowest scorers in the current...
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Achakzai warns constitution must be respected to maintain national unity

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Opposition leader in the National Assembly and head of the Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Aaeen Pakistan, Mahmood Khan Achakzai, stressed the importance of upholding the constitution, warning that...
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Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik showcases Pakistan’s mining potential in Saudi Arabia

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Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik represented Pakistan at the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh, where he took part in high-level discussions...
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Budget to bring relief for salaried, registered businesses: Adviser Finance Minister

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Adviser to the Federal Minister for Finance, Khurram Shehzad, has announced that significant relief will be provided to salaried individuals and registered businesses in...
Business

Karachi flour prices soar amid wheat supply delays

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The wheat and flour price crisis in Pakistan’s largest city continues to persist, with industry representatives warning of further increases amid supply delays and...
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SBP to announce first monetary policy of current year on January 26

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Pakistan’s improving currency position and easing inflation have strengthened expectations of a further cut in the policy interest rate in the country’s upcoming monetary...
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PM eyes Rs2 trillion relief package to revive industry

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is considering a massive relief package worth between Rs1.5 trillion and Rs2 trillion aimed at reviving Pakistan’s industrial sector, and...
China

China sincere in developing China-U.S. relations while upholding principles: ambassador

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NEW YORK: China is sincere about developing its relationship with the United States, but it also has clear principles to safeguard, Chinese Ambassador to...
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Xi calls for advancing building of China-Canada new strategic partnership

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met on Friday for the second time in less than three months, in a...
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China Integrates Tech Firms into “Quality” SME Development Program

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China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has revised its management measures for the cultivation of "quality" small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), officially...
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PLA conducts routine drone training over Dongsha Island

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The Chinese People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command has recently conducted routine drone flight training in the airspace over China's Dongsha Island, a spokesperson...
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Minister announces free treatment for GB, AJK, and Islamabad under UHC

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Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal announced that under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program, residents of Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, and Azad Jammu and...
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Speaker Ayaz Sadiq says no anti-state remarks allowed in National Assembly

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Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said he would not allow speeches against Pakistan, the judiciary, or the armed forces on the...
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Lahore prepares comprehensive security plan for Basant festival

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Lahore authorities have finalized a comprehensive security plan for the upcoming Basant festival, dividing the city into red, yellow, and green zones, officials said. A...
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Peshawar High Court seeks PTA report on TikTok immoral content

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The Peshawar High Court has issued a written order regarding a petition against the sharing of immoral content on TikTok, directing the Pakistan Telecommunication...
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Passenger coach overturns on Makran Coastal Highway, 9 dead

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At least nine people were killed and several others injured when a passenger coach overturned on the Makran Coastal Highway near Hud Goth in...
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New weather system brings cold, rain, and snow to Punjab: PDMA

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A new western weather system has entered Punjab, bringing forecasts of severe cold, rainfall, and snowfall across the province, authorities said. According to the Provincial...
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Bomb blast outside JI leader’s house in Bajaur, no casualties reported

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A bomb exploded outside the residence of Maulana Waheed Gul, deputy chief of Jamaat-e-Islami and former provincial assembly candidate, in Bajaur. Fortunately, he remained...
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Ministry asks FIA to probe thefts at Pakistan Steel

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The Ministry of Industries and Production has written to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) requesting a comprehensive inquiry into thefts at Pakistan Steel Mills,...
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Pakistan–Japan govt–business dialogue held in Tokyo after four years

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The 8th Pakistan–Japan Government–Business Joint Dialogue and the Pakistan Business Forum were held in Tokyo on Friday, marking the first convening of the Dialogue...
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PTA allows overseas Pakistanis to keep mobile SIMs active abroad

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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced a major decision allowing overseas Pakistanis to maintain continuous mobile phone service while living abroad, officials said....
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Power sector equity turns negative by Rs800bn amid mounting losses

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Pakistan’s power sector equity turned negative by Rs800 billion during the last fiscal year, mainly due to declining electricity sales, persistent losses of distribution...
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Power tariff likely to rise by 48 paisa per unit for one month

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Electricity consumers may face an increase of 48 paisa per unit for one month, as the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has filed a...
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Islamabad High Court halts tree cutting in capital till Feb 2

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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has restrained the Capital Development Authority (CDA) from cutting trees in the federal capital until February 2, citing concerns...
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Balochistan student wins global award for banana stem fibre innovation

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A student from Balochistan, Muhammad Sarfraz, has won the “Discover Natural Fibre Initiative” award for developing natural fibre from banana stems, bringing international recognition...
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CTD conducts 425 intelligence-based operations across Punjab in one month

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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab carried out 425 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across various cities of the province during the past month, resulting in...
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FIA arrests retired employee in Quetta over visa fraud

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The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Anti-Human Trafficking Circle in Quetta has arrested a retired employee on charges of visa fraud and human smuggling, officials...
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Security forces kill 12 terrorists, thwart hostage crisis in Kharan, Balochistan

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Security forces eliminated 12 terrorists in Balochistan's Kharan district, in a coordinated operation, following an attempted hostage situation on Thursday, according to the military’s...
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Islamabad local body elections postponed, schedule withdrawn

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The local body elections in the federal capital Islamabad have been postponed, with the Election Commission of Pakistan withdrawing the previously announced schedule. According to...
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Over 1 million web links blocked in Pakistan for anti-religious, immoral content

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Pakistan has blocked more than one million web links and URLs spreading content against religion, the state, and public morality, according to official data. The...
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PM vows to eliminate terrorism, calls for national unity

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that terrorists are once again raising their heads, but vowed that they would be uprooted from...
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PM launches “Sehat Card” to provide health facilities to citizens

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday launched the “Prime Minister Sehat Card” to provide citizens with access to health facilities. Addressing the ceremony in...
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Punjab Boards announce revised matric, intermediate exam schedule

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All nine educational boards of Punjab have issued the examination schedule for matriculation and intermediate annual and supplementary exams. According to a circular, due to...
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Federal Tax collection crosses Rs13 trillion in FY2025

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According to official figures, the federal government collected more than Rs13 trillion in taxes and levies during the fiscal year 2025. The tax revenue collected...
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Germany to increase Pakistani students number to 10,000

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Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan held a high-level meeting with German Ambassador Anka Lepel at the Prime Minister’s Office...
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NDMA issues weather alert as westerly system approaches

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The National Emergencies Operations Center (NEOC) of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a weather alert regarding an approaching westerly weather system...
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Two murder suspects arrested from UAE, brought to Pakistan

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FIA NCB Interpol has arrested two proclaimed offenders wanted in murder cases from the United Arab Emirates and shifted them to Islamabad Airport. The arrested...
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Seafood exports surge 22pc in first half of FY26: Minister

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Pakistan’s marine fisheries sector posted strong growth in the first half of fiscal year 2025–26, with seafood exports rising to 122,629.11 metric tons valued...
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JUI-F Senator claims Nawaz Sharif backed Achakzai’s appointment

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Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Senator Kamran Murtaza has claimed that Mahmood Khan Achakzai was appointed opposition leader at the behest of former prime minister Nawaz...
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President Zardari condoles demise of Saudi Princess Hind

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President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Princess Hind bint Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of...
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PIA signs cargo deal with Garuda Indonesia to boost exports

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Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has taken a major step to facilitate Pakistani exporters by signing an important agreement with Indonesia’s national airline, Garuda Indonesia. According...
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Passenger van plunges into river during snowfall in upper Chitral

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Fresh snowfall has begun in the upper regions of Chitral and several areas of Lower Chitral, leading to a sharp drop in temperatures and...
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Lord-IP, Fazaia Bilquis College join hands to strengthen media education, professional training

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Lord Media Network (Private) Limited and its subsidiary Internews Pakistan and Fazaia Bilquis College of Education for Women FBCOE(W) on Thursday signed a Memorandum...
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Trump cancels all meetings with Iranian officials amid new tariff threat

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he has cancelled all meetings with Iranian officials. According to foreign media, the announcement follows a statement on Monday...
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Denmark sends troops to Greenland, plans permanent military presence

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An advance contingent of the Danish Armed Forces has arrived in Greenland, Danish broadcaster DR reported Wednesday. The deployment includes military equipment and advance troops...
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U.S. ICE custody deaths reach 32 in 2025, highest in two decades

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Deaths in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody reached 32 in 2025, marking the highest level in two decades, according to foreign media...
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Bangladesh economy grows 4.5% in first quarter of fiscal year 2025-26

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Bangladesh’s economy expanded by 4.5 percent in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, covering July 2025 to June 2026, supported by moderate...
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UN envoy meets Houthi negotiator in Oman, demands release of detained UN Staff

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UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg met with Chief Negotiator Mohammed Abdulsalam of the Houthi military group in Muscat, Oman, a UN spokesperson said. According to...
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