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Event will explore the theme ‘Literature in a Fragile World’ with literary figures from eight countries The Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) is set to return for its 17th edition from February 6 to 8 at a local hotel, continuing its tradition of remaining free and open to the public. Organised by Oxford University Press Pakistan, … Read more
. RAWALPINDI: There has been a sharp increase in the number of stray dogs across the garrison city and cantonment areas, with dogs frequently roaming streets and inner-city markets throughout the day, particularly after sunset. Taking notice of public complaints, Deputy Commissioner Hasan Waqar Cheema has issued orders to the municipal corporation and health department … Read more
Govt troops enter more Kurdish towns AFP February 04, 2026 Less than a minute read Syrian security forces walk together along a street, after clashes between Syrian government troops and local Druze fighters resumed in the southern Druze city of Sweida early on Wednesday, collapsing a ceasefire announced just hours earlier that aimed to put … Read more
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Epstein denied he was ‘devil’, insisting he was only lowest level of sexual predator Millions of pages on Epstein, along with photos and videos, have been published by US authorities since Trump took office in January 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS WASHINGTON: Jeffrey Epstein denied he was the “devil” and insisted he was only the lowest level … Read more
[ Index rises 1,843 points, aided by easing regional tensions, institutional buying KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Tuesday’s trading session on a highly positive note as UAE loan rollover, easing geopolitical worries and buying by local institutions helped extend the market’s recovery. There was a reversal of the recent trend, where buyers continued … Read more
RICKMANSWORTH, UNITED KINGDOM: From a TARDIS to a Dalek, “Doctor Who” fans can bid from Tuesday to own a piece of television history as the BBC auctions off props from the cult sci-fi series. The 17-day online auction features items from the modern era of the decades-spanning show, which first appeared on British TV in … Read more
National Assembly. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution reaffirming that Jammu and Kashmir remains an unresolved international dispute and stressing that the Kashmiri people continue to be denied their inalienable right to self-determination in accordance with United Nations Security Council resolutions. The resolution, was read out by Chairman of … Read more
[ PM seeks assessment as industry flags taxes, energy costs and interest rates as reasons for closures Federal Minister for Investment and Board of Investment (BOI) Chairman Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Board of Investment (BOI) Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh on Tuesday chaired a consultative meeting with major chambers of commerce and … Read more
[ Swings wildly, rebounds strongly after heavy sell-off, settles at Rs514,362; rupee stable At current prices, the looted gold is worth around $70 million. PHOTO: PIXABAY KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan rebounded sharply on Tuesday, tracking a strong recovery in the international bullion market after several sessions of steep losses that had rattled investors and … Read more
