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Iran, US to negotiate in Oman today amid deep rifts and mounting war fears

Tehran said it will engage in the talks "with authority and with the aim of reaching a fair, mutually acceptable and dignified understanding on the nuclear issue".

Updated 06 Feb, 2026 10:34am

Moonis Alvi tenders resignation as KE CEO

PSX informed in “accordance with Section 96 and Section 131 of the Securities Act, 2015 and Clause 5.6.1(a) of the Rule Book of Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited”.

Updated 06 Feb, 2026 10:12am

PMDC urged to lower MDCAT passing marks to fill vacant seats in Sindh’s private medical colleges

SMBBMU seeks 10pc reduction for MBBS and BDS programmes.

Published 06 Feb, 2026 07:34am

Mani urges ICC chief to personally address Pakistan’s grievances

“This is the time for Pakistan to fight for an end to politics in the ICC," former ICC president says.

Updated 06 Feb, 2026 10:10am

Pemra remains ‘headless’ as new chief awaits PM Office nod

According to a reliable source, Ambreen Jan’s confirmation has been held up due to “objections regarding security clearance”.

Updated 06 Feb, 2026 08:23am

UK police charge three more in Shehzad Akbar attack case

The latest charges bring the total number of people arrested in connection with the investigation to seven.

Updated 06 Feb, 2026 08:39am

Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry assails proposed quarterly power tariff hike

Research team head says material portion of adjustment does not stem from unavoidable cost variations but directly from package's defective design.

Updated 06 Feb, 2026 09:04am

Kazakh firm keen to invest $20m in gold mining in GB

Elaman Group identifies strong potential for placer gold exploration; underscores commitment to corporate social responsibility, community development.

Published 06 Feb, 2026 07:33am

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka urges Pakistan to reconsider boycotting India match

Sri Lankan cricket board says boycott would result in a financial hit and also hurt the island’s tourism industry.

Published 05 Feb, 2026 11:49pm

Bitcoin value plunges below $70,000, lowest since Trump’s win

The global crypto market has lost $2 trillion in value since hitting a peak of $4.379 trillion in early October.

Updated 06 Feb, 2026 08:17am

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Newspaper , Updated 04 Feb, 2026 07:46am

Spin-heavy Pakistan hit form, but India boycott risks early T20 exit

Pace attack is led by the experienced Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah.

Sport , Published 04 Feb, 2026 11:21am

Spin-heavy Pakistan hit form, but India boycott risks early T20 exit

Punjab government notifies public holidays on Feb 6, 7 for Basant

The Basant festival will be celebrated from February 6 to 8.

Pakistan , Updated 04 Feb, 2026 03:09pm

Punjab government notifies public holidays on Feb 6, 7 for Basant

‘There should be no politics in sports’: PM on decision to boycott match against India in T20 World Cup

“We have taken this stand after deliberating on it carefully,” he says, calling it an “appropriate decision”.

Pakistan , Updated 04 Feb, 2026 11:08pm

‘There should be no politics in sports’: PM on decision to boycott match against India in T20 World Cup

‘Back-channel talks underway after Pakistan decide to skip India T20 World Cup clash’

According to sources, a couple of cricket boards have stepped in to assist the ICC in its efforts to reach an amicable solution with the PCB.

Sport , Updated 03 Feb, 2026 09:33am

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Qadhafi’s son Saif shot dead in Libya

Saif al Islam was well known in the north African country, but public profile receded in recent years.

Newspaper , Updated 04 Feb, 2026 10:37am

Pakistan must create 30m jobs over next decade: World Bank president

Ajay Banga says "job creation is the North Star"; warns failure to do so could fuel “illegal migration or domestic instability".

Pakistan , Published 05 Feb, 2026 12:20pm

Pakistan must create 30m jobs over next decade: World Bank president

That’s not cricket: How ‘creeping Hindutva’ stumped sportsmanship ahead of the T20 World Cup

The reality of the sport is that the flap of a butterfly’s wings in local Indian politics can cause a typhoon in another country’s cricketing fortunes.

Sport , Published 04 Feb, 2026 08:06am

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Punjab CM Maryam announces Basant holiday in province

"Punjab will enjoy a long weekend with Kashmir Day on February 5, a provincial Basant holiday on the 6th, followed by Saturday and Sunday," she says.

Pakistan , Published 01 Feb, 2026 10:06pm

Punjab CM Maryam announces Basant holiday in province

Nearly 200 terrorists killed in Balochistan clearance ops

Mop-up continues in Nushki, Awaran and Washuk.

Pakistan , Updated 04 Feb, 2026 07:25am

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US, India discuss critical minerals cooperation and strategic ties during Washington meeting

Both sides move to deepen economic and strategic coordination in the Indo-Pacific; trade minister says New Delhi to diversify energy supplies.

World , Updated 04 Feb, 2026 01:36pm

US, India discuss critical minerals cooperation and strategic ties during Washington meeting

4 Punjab districts allowed to manufacture kite-flying material to meet Basant demand

Approval given for manufacturing permissible kite-flying material in Kasur, Sheikhupura, Faislabad and Multan.

Pakistan , Updated 02 Feb, 2026 10:28pm

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Russian oil imports dropped 22pc to 1.38 million barrels per day in December from November, their lowest since January 2023.

World , Updated 04 Feb, 2026 06:27pm

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Newspaper , Updated 04 Feb, 2026 09:09am

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Newspaper , Updated 03 Feb, 2026 07:51am

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CDF Munir visits Quetta; receives “comprehensive operational briefing" on the prevailing security environment and internal security operations, according to ISPR.

Pakistan , Updated 05 Feb, 2026 09:38am

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Newspaper , Updated 04 Feb, 2026 08:52am

US shoots down Iranian drone ‘aggressively’ approaching aircraft carrier, official says

US Central Command spokesperson says American F-35 fighter jet shot the drone down "in self-defence and to protect the aircraft carrier"; White House says talks between US and Iran "still scheduled".

World , Updated 03 Feb, 2026 11:33pm

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JPMorgan plans frontier bond index

Pakistan among top-weighted countries in planned benchmark.

Newspaper , Updated 04 Feb, 2026 07:24am

Tree-cutting drive in Islamabad conducted on orders from PM Office, IHC told

In report submitted to IHC, CDA defends campaign as a “well-planned operation” aimed at removing Paper Mulberry trees.

Pakistan , Published 03 Feb, 2026 05:37pm

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