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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...
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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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Pakistan signs MoU with US firm to boost cross-border digital payments

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A delegation of World Liberty Financial USA, led by Chief Executive Officer Zachary Witkoff, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on...
China

Ayaz meets Chinese ambassador Jiang, reaffirms ‘evergreen’ Pak-China partnership

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Speaker of Pakistan's National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to its “evergreen” friendship with China, describing the bilateral relationship as...
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Pakistan, Canada Explore Healthcare Training Ties

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High Commissioner of Pakistan to Canada, Muhammad Saleem, visited the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) in Ottawa for a meeting...
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Pakistan, Jordan eye stronger cultural and diplomatic ties

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Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Division, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, met Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Jordan, Major General (R) Khurram Sarfraz Khan, at the...
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KP govt releases Rs4bn for Tirah depopulation activities in Khyber

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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved the release of Rs4 billion in funds for District Khyber to support Tirah depopulation-related activities. According to official sources,...
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Aurangzeb says Rs1 trillion wasted annually in state-owned entities

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Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday said that interest payments on debt remain the government’s largest expenditure, while inefficiencies in state-owned enterprises...
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Rain-bearing system to enter Pakistan tomorrow

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A rain-bearing weather system from the west is expected to enter Pakistan on Thursday, raising the possibility of rainfall in the upper parts of...
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Pakistan embassy in Beijing co-organises landmark job fair linking Pakistani talent with Chinese enterprises

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BEIJING: The Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing, in collaboration with the China Overseas Development Association and China International Intellectech Group Co., Ltd., has organised...
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Sub-zero temperatures persist in northern areas

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Extremely cold weather continues to grip parts of Pakistan, with Kalam recording the lowest temperature at minus 6 degrees Celsius, according to the Pakistan...
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Ahsan Iqbal warns India’s move threatens Pakistan’s water security

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Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday warned that India’s move to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty poses...
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Petroleum prices likely to fall from January 16

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A reduction in petroleum product prices is expected in Pakistan from January 16 following a decline in global crude oil prices, according to official...
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PPP warns government after controversy over unsigned ordinance

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Pakistan Peoples Party senior leader Senator Palwasha Khan on Tuesday alleged that a “fake ordinance” was issued without the consent or signature of President...
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FBR plans digital enforcement stations to curb smuggling

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The Federal Board of Revenue has decided to establish Digital Enforcement Stations as part of a broader effort to curb smuggling and illegal trade...
China

China confirms J-10CE fighter jet records 1st combat success in Pak-India war in May 2025

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BEIJING – China officially confirmed on Monday that its J-10CE fighter jet achieved its first combat success in May 2025, without mentioning Pakistan and...
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ICC releases latest global cricket team rankings

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released its latest global rankings for T20 and One-Day International (ODI) teams. In T20 cricket, India leads the rankings,...
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Babar Azam’s house combines luxury, elegance, and contemporary design

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The construction of Pakistani cricket star and former captain Babar Azam’s new residence has been completed in DHA Phase Five, one of Lahore’s upscale...
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Mohammad Nabi. Son Hasan Isa Khel make BPL history together

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Afghanistan cricket legend Mohammad Nabi and his son, Hasan Isa Khel, made history by playing together in the same team for the first time...
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BBL captain retires Mohammad Rizwan out for slow batting

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In a rare and surprising decision during the Big Bash League (BBL), wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan was retired out by his own captain for slow...
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Pakistan names preliminary squad for Australia T20 series, T20 World Cup

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selectors have prepared a preliminary fifteen-member squad for the three-match T20 series against Australia in Lahore and the upcoming...
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Former Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Ilyas passes away in Lahore

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Former Pakistani Test cricketer Mohammad Ilyas has passed away in Lahore, family sources confirmed. The funeral prayer (Namaz-e-Janaza) will be announced at a later...
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ANF seizes over Rs240 million worth of drugs in nationwide crackdown

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ANF (Anti-Narcotics Force) has recovered narcotics worth over Rs240 million during a nationwide crackdown against smuggling. According to ANF officials, the force conducted operations near...
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Balochistan launches same-day online test and appointment letters

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Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfaraz Bugti, announced that for the first time in the province’s history, online tests and appointment letters for government...
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Federal Constitutional Court shifted to Federal Shariat Court building

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The Federal Constitutional Court has been shifted to the building of the Federal Shariat Court, where judicial proceedings have formally begun. Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan...
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NEPRA hears government bid for uniform electricity tariff

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The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) held a hearing on the federal government’s request to introduce a uniform electricity tariff for consumers across...
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Senate IT Committee probes Rs300 million illegal call center scam

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A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology, chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan, reviewed allegations of misappropriation of Rs150 million per month...
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CTD kills eight terrorists, including two commanders, in KP operations

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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) said on Monday that eight terrorists, including two key commanders, were killed during operations carried out in Peshawar, Khyber,...
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KP Assembly Speaker writes Corps Commander for In-Camera Security Briefing

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The Speaker of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has written a letter to the Corps Commander seeking a detailed security briefing amid growing concerns over...
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Sudanese gov’t returns to Khartoum after nearly 3 yrs of war

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Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris on Sunday announced the return of the government to the capital, Khartoum, for the first time since the outbreak...
China

China maintains strong momentum in anti-corruption drive

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As China enters 2026 with strong development momentum, anti-corruption remains a key priority as the Communist Party of China (CPC) steers the country forward. Over...
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Anita Karim becomes Pakistan’s first female MMA Champion

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Anita Karim has made history by becoming Pakistan’s first professional female MMA fighter to win a national title. The Professional MMA League hosted the Infinite...
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Over 750,000 Pakistanis went abroad for work in 2025: Report

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Bureau of Immigration data shows that over 750,000 Pakistanis went abroad for employment in 2025, slightly higher than the 727,381 recorded in 2024. According to...
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PDMA issues severe cold weather alert until January 16

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The Pakistan Meteorological and Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a severe cold weather alert until January 16, warning of heavy snowfall, dense fog,...
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Pakistan Navy ships visit Muscat, strengthen ties with Oman

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Pakistan Navy ships Rahnavard, Madadgar, and the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency ship Kashmir visited Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat, Oman, where they were warmly...
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PCB announces sale of Multan Sultans franchise

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to immediately sell the Multan Sultans franchise, marking a significant development in the Pakistan Super League (PSL)...
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New evidence in Radio Pakistan case, CM Afridi’s status under review

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Police investigating the Radio Pakistan attack case have reportedly obtained new evidence and have begun consultations on whether to name Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister,...
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David Warner calls Zaman Khan’s bowling “like a four-year-old”

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During a Big Bash League (BBL) match, Australian batsman David Warner criticized Pakistani fast bowler Zaman Khan’s bowling, comparing it to “that of a...
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Karachi hosts Pakistan’s largest women’s 5k race

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Pakistan’s largest women’s race, the Born to Run event, was held at the Sea View beach in Karachi, attracting participants from across the country...
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Pakistan ready to host Bangladesh matches in ICC T20 World Cup

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Pakistan is ready to host Bangladesh’s matches in the ICC T20 World Cup, sources said, amid security concerns that have led Bangladesh to refuse...
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Iranian President urges calm, promises to tackle economic crisis

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday said the government is determined to address the country’s economic problems while urging citizens to refrain from any...
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Iran warns U.S., Israeli bases could become “legitimate targets”

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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned Sunday that Tehran would consider U.S. and Israeli bases and facilities in the Middle East as “legitimate...
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Yemen Forms Supreme Military Committee Amid Stalled Peace Talks

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Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) announced the formation of a Supreme Military Committee under the command of the Saudi Arabia-led coalition, signaling a new...
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Pezeshkian urges unity, vows reforms as Iran confronts foreign-backed unrest

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday called for national unity and restraint, pledging to address economic and social concerns while warning against what he...
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U.S. conducts large-scale strikes on IS targets in Syria

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U.S. Central Command said Saturday that its forces conducted large-scale strikes against multiple Islamic State (IS) targets across Syria. According to foreign media "Today, at...
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Pakistan condemns Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as political aggression

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Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar declared on Sunday that the recognition of the self-proclaimed "Somaliland" by Israel represents a form...
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Iran warns of retaliation against US strikes as Trumo reitrates threats

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Tehran has threatened to retaliate against Israeli and United States military positions should the U.S. conduct strikes on Iran, underscoring escalating tensions as the...
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Four killed, including groom, in Jamrud road accident

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At least four people, including a groom, were killed in a traffic accident in Jamrud, Khyber District, officials said. According to rescue authorities, the collision...
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Motorway police shut multiple routes as visibility drops

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Dense fog has forced the Motorway Police Central Region to close several major motorways across Punjab as a precautionary measure to protect lives and...
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Gas cylinder blast kills eight at wedding house in Islamabad

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At least eight people, including a newlywed couple, were killed when a gas cylinder exploded inside a wedding house in Sector G-7/2 of Islamabad...
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Severe cold wave grips pakistan as temperatures drop below zero in Hunza

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A severe cold wave continues to grip Pakistan, with temperatures dropping to unusually low levels across several regions, disrupting daily life and travel, officials...
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Iran reports calm nationwide as authorities cite external interference behind unrest

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Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam said the security situation across the country has stabilized, with major cities remaining calm and free of...
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US launches large-scale strikes on IS targets in Syria

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The United States and its partner forces have carried out large-scale military strikes against Islamic State (IS) targets in Syria, intensifying counterterrorism operations under...
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Iran curbs riots, vandalism after arresting over 200 organizers

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Iran’s authorities said on Saturday night that the situation across the country is relatively getting normal after the arrest of over 200 organizers of...
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UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on Ukraine

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The UN Security Council is set to hold an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss the situation in Ukraine, according to the official UN...
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Sudan conflict hits 1,000 days, 34 million in need of aid: UN Report

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UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has highlighted the severe toll of the war in Sudan, which marked 1,000 days on...
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U.S. oil executives hesitant to invest in Venezuela amid risks

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U.S. President Donald Trump promoted his plan of securing investment of at least 100 billion U.S. dollars to rebuild Venezuela's oil industry in a...
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Punjab extends school holidays by one week due to severe winter

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The Punjab government has decided to extend the winter holidays in educational institutions by one week, citing extreme cold and the health of students...
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UN to continue work despite U.S. decision to withdraw, Spokesperson says

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The United Nations has not received official notification regarding the U.S. decision to withdraw from 31 UN entities, a UN spokesperson confirmed. Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson...
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