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IHC quashes FIRs against Sophia Mirza

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Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir of the high court invalidated the FIRs in 16-page judgment * This article was originally published here

Six terrorists eliminated in North Waziristan operation: ISPR

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"One soldier also injured in intense fire exchange between troops and terrorists," military’s media wing says * This article was originally published here

Rain wreaks havoc in Gwadar, inundates entire coastal town

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Residents forced to leave their houses as urban flooding brings life to halt in Gwadar, with streets, shops completely submerged * This article was originally published here

FIA arrests Asad Toor in connection with anti-judiciary campaign probe: lawyer

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Lawyer Mazari says federal agency took YouTuber into custody without providing a copy of FIR * This article was originally published here

After much drama, MQM-P finally decides to join coalition govt to 'pull country out of quagmire'

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"The ideal situation is not to become part of the coalition government," says Mustafa Kamal * This article was originally published here

Punjab Assembly elects PML-N's Malik Ahmed Khan as speaker, Malik Zaheer deputy speaker

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Newly-elected speaker administers oath to deputy speaker; assembly session adjourned till 11am on Monday * This article was originally published here

Karachi, store water and 'use it carefully'

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KW&SC announces interruption in water supply on Saturday and Sunday * This article was originally published here

Caretaker govt leaving behind useful strategy for elected rulers: PM Kakar

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Caretakers always gave priority to national interests while taking policy decisions, says outgoing premier * This article was originally published here

News analysis: Pakistan in for 'roller coaster' ride after parties strike deal

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"We will support policy decisions on an issue-to-issue basis," PPP's top official says * This article was originally published here

Magic number achieved: Shehbaz PM, Zardari president as PPP, PML-N finally agree to form govt

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Bilawal says PPP, PML-N achieve required number to form govt in Centre * This article was originally published here

Navalny's grieving widow vows to continue his work

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In a video message, Yulia Navalnaya also accused the Kremlin of being behind her husband's death in a Siberian jail. http://dlvr.it/T2yw0z

Next regime looking at hydra-headed challenges

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Geo.tv divulges into four crucial fronts that the incoming government will have to focus on for stability * This article was originally published here

Israeli PM 'missed chance' to cut off Hamas cash

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Former spy chief tells BBC that Benjamin Netanyahu didn't act on advice to hit the group's money streams. http://dlvr.it/T2yc8R

'Brutal' donkey skin trade banned across Africa

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Animal welfare charities welcome the African Union decision to ban the donkey skin trade across the continent. http://dlvr.it/T2yDSf

Indian airlines ordered to stop baggage delay chaos

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The government has said that passengers should get their luggage within 30 minutes of landing. http://dlvr.it/T2xSP8

Africa's 'flying presidents' under fire for foreign trips

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The Kenyan and Nigerian presidents face domestic criticism for their frequent trips abroad. http://dlvr.it/T2wwWD

British Museum facing online calls to return Easter Island statue

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A campaign by social media users in Chile seeks the repatriation of Hoa Hakananai'a moai to the island. http://dlvr.it/T2wXwd

Fafen seeks three-stage methodology to audit 2024 election results amid rigging claims

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Election observer urges ECP to use data analytics, forensics during poll results' audit * This article was originally published here

US and UK ambassadors to Russia lay Navalny tributes

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Diplomats in Moscow pay their respects to the Russian opposition leader who died in prison on Friday. http://dlvr.it/T2wJq1

Brazil judge issues $48m fine over deadly sinkhole

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Seven people died when a construction site suddenly collapsed, swallowing pedestrians and vehicles. http://dlvr.it/T2w2zv

Asylum seekers feel unsafe on remote UK island

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A group of 61 held in a camp on Diego Garcia tell UN inspectors of sexual assaults, rat bites and self-harm. http://dlvr.it/T2vLfx

Gaza ceasefire talks not very promising, says Qatar

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Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to carry on the war against Hamas regardless of international pressure. http://dlvr.it/T2v29J

Soldier martyred, 9 terrorists killed in two separate KP operations: ISPR

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"Such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve,” ISPR says * This article was originally published here

Thousands march in Senegal demanding election date

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Protesters say the vote must go ahead after President Macky Sall's bid to delay it was overturned in court. http://dlvr.it/T2td3d

Trump hit where it hurts most in New York fraud ruling

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A scathing judgment limits the former president's ability to do business in the city where he made his name. http://dlvr.it/T2tK29

How Russian state media are spinning Navalny death

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There has been minimal coverage on Russia's main TV channels - in stark contrast to social media trends. http://dlvr.it/T2tJqB

Key findings in Trump's 'overwhelming' fraud trial loss

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Donald Trump was hit with a crushing $354m fine, but averted the worst outcome for his business empire. http://dlvr.it/T2sYN2

Arrested and poisoned: See Navalny's moments of defiance

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See key moments in Alexei Navalny's career as an outspoken critic of President Putin. http://dlvr.it/T2sBMC

Abhan Mazhar murder case: Teenager confesses to killing cousin in Karachi

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Suspect confessed to slitting throat of minor boy for being scolded by his uncle, says SSP Central * This article was originally published here

‘Putin is responsible’ - Biden speaks out after report of Navalny’s death

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Navalny, an outspoken critic of Vladimir Putin, had been held in a Russian jail since 2021 on charges widely viewed as politically motivated. http://dlvr.it/T2rdGs

The KGB spy who rubbed shoulders with French elites for decades

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Philippe Grumbach worked for the KGB for 35 years - while rubbing shoulders with the crème de la crème of French society. http://dlvr.it/T2q6qz

Methane mega-leak exposed in Kazakhstan

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Extremely potent greenhouse gas leaked from a Kazakh well for over six months. http://dlvr.it/T2q6d7

The epic voyage of a daring Mughal princess

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Gulbadan Begum's one-of-a-kind pilgrimage to the holy cities of Islam is shrouded in mystery. Here's why. http://dlvr.it/T2q6VB

Trump to face first criminal trial next month

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A New York judge refused to dismiss a hush money case against the former president and set the trial for 25 March. http://dlvr.it/T2phfr

More than 2 million cases pending in courts: report

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Overall pendency of cases in courts has increased by 3.9% across country, reads report * This article was originally published here

Spain triple murder suspect held for prison killing

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A man facing trial for the murder of three elderly siblings is suspected of killing his cellmate. http://dlvr.it/T2p6LW

Elon Musk says SpaceX's legal home moved from Delaware to Texas

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It comes after a judge in Delaware annulled his $55.8bn pay package from electric carmaker Tesla. http://dlvr.it/T2mY6h

The moment gunfire erupts in Kansas City shooting

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Video shows people running for cover and a heavy police response as a Super Bowl celebration was ending. http://dlvr.it/T2mKgl

Swatting call an 'assassination attempt', says politician

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Elected officials have been targeted by dangerous pranks which saw heavily armed police sent to their homes. http://dlvr.it/T2mKWv

'Guys, something's going on' - reporter hears shots

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A CBS journalist was about to go live when he and his crew heard multiple loud bangs coming from the crowd. http://dlvr.it/T2m6ZN

Ramadan 2024: Pakistanis to get 'uninterrupted' power supply during holy month

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NTDC continues with maintenance of transmission lines and grid stations for non-stop provision of electricity * This article was originally published here

Turkey mine: 'Race against time' to free workers after landslide

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There are also concerns chemicals from the site could spread into the nearby Euphrates River. http://dlvr.it/T2lWqs

Watch: CCTV captures massive landslide in Turkey

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Nine people are believed to be missing after a landslide hit a gold mine in eastern Turkey on Tuesday. http://dlvr.it/T2jx01

Alejandro Mayorkas: House votes to impeach homeland security secretary

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The impeachment push over border policies now moves to the Senate, where it is unlikely to succeed. http://dlvr.it/T2jjYV

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos sells shares worth over $4bn

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The multi-billionaire moved to Miami last year, where there is no tax on share sales above $250,000. http://dlvr.it/T2jjK1

Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours

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Players of both winners Ivory Coast and runners-up Nigeria get handsome rewards from their presidents. http://dlvr.it/T2jVLz

Zardari invites PTI for 'all-inclusive' political reconciliation ahead of forming govt

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"We have decided to form coalition government to steer country out of [prevailing] crises," says PPP co-chairman in multi-party presser * This article was originally published here

Oscars class photo 2024: 10 things we spotted from Margot Robbie to Billie Eilish

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Margot Robbie was among 179 nominees who gathered for the annual Academy Awards luncheon in Los Angeles. http://dlvr.it/T2hvl4

Landslide inches from luxury homes on California coast

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At least three homes in Dana Point, California are under threat after a portion of the cliff they're on gave way. http://dlvr.it/T2gM15

Taylor Swift: Inside a world-first 'Swiftposium' academic summit

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The BBC goes inside the world's most dedicated effort to chart Taylor Swift's power and influence. http://dlvr.it/T2g83S