ECP sets February 7 for Punjab local govt elections, suspends KP polls
The first phase of Punjab local government elections will be held Feb. 7, 2027, as the ECP suspends polls in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over Article 140-A.
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Spotlight
Why gold plunged and what comes next?
Investors must not panic and should wait.
Gold did not fail as a store of value
Until yields and the dollar ease, gold will likely stay hostage
Investors should hold on to gold positions for long
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Rizwan hits double century as Babar’s struggles continue in domestic cricket
Babar's difficult run continued as he managed just 28 runs from 40 deliveries for Lahore Whites
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Democrats’ midterm victory deals major blow to Trump as Iran war fuels voter backlash
Kamran Khan examines how the election reshaped US politics, weakened Trump’s grip on Congress and produced historic firsts
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Shorts
Dubai Police rescue dogs, call pet ambulance after expat’s car crash
Dubai Police rescue dogs after a crash on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. Officers called a pet ambulance and escorted it to a clinic.
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85% of UAE workers use AI, but 67% fear job losses
85% of UAE workers use AI at work, but 67% fear job losses. See what the Oliver Wyman Forum report says about employer plans, pay, health and money.
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SECP registers 5,003 companies in October, with IT sector leading
Nearly all new registrations were completed online, bringing Pakistan's total registered companies to 321,794
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Pakistan refineries' quarterly profit surges to PKR 57.06 billion
Combined net sales more than doubled as higher refining margins boosted earnings, although companies warned of supply disruptions and potential inventory losses
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Surtaal Music Academy: Meet the young voices of androon Lahore
From learning the fundamentals of singing to performing in front of audiences at the Pakistan Super League, these young artists are already taking their first steps towards bigger stages
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Sri Lanka take control despite Patrons XI fightback on second day of practice match
The visitors, who had declared their first innings at 223-7 on the opening day, held an overall lead of 193 runs at stumps, with four wickets remaining
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Azam Khan recalls threats from Babar Azam fans, hits back at World Cup criticism
Azam Khan has spoken out against toxic fan behaviour in cricket, highlighting how players, journalists and analysts are increasingly subjected to online abuse
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Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international football
Ronaldo made his senior debut against Kazakhstan in August 2003 and went on to establish himself as one of the most influential figures in the history of international football.
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Iran claims Trump suffers political defeat in US midterms over Persian Gulf war
Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei says Democratic gains in the US midterms deal Trump a political blow over the Persian Gulf war
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