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Israel sends tanks into Rafah on raids amid Gaza-wide offensive

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Israeli tanks entered Rafah for a second day, defying the World Court's order to end attacks on the city. Despite U.S. opposition to a major ground offensive, Israel aims to control the border buffer zone to prevent weapon smuggling. Intense fighting erupted, causing casualties and widespread destruction. Urgent healthcare and aid are needed in Rafah and northern Gaza.
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NAB closes inquiry into Ramadan package corruption case

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NAB closes inquiry into Ramadan package corruption case, revealing widespread corruption in flour subsidy under Ramazan package. The investigation uncovered theft of thousands of wheat bags and involvement of officials from the Food Department as well as prominent politicians. NAB recommends transferring the case to the Anti-Corruption Department for further investigation.
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PPP’s Nayyar Bukhari demands NAB inquiry into wheat import scam

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PPP’s Nayyar Hussain Bukhari demands NAB inquiry into the wheat import scam, citing billions of rupees in losses to the national exchequer due to unnecessary import despite surplus stock. He also mentioned PPP's commitment to support the PML-N-led government without joining the cabinet. Former PM Anwarul Haq Kakar labelled the issue as a 'storm in a teacup.'
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PM Shehbaz orders probe into ‘failure’ of Track and Trace System

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PM Shehbaz Sharif has instructed an inquiry into the Track and Trace System (TTS) failure, aiming to counter tax evasion. Former State Bank Governor Tariq Bajwa will lead the committee tasked with investigating and reporting back to the prime minister. The system, piloted in 2021, has underperformed and failed to meet anticipated outcomes.
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Groom’s father died as car carrying barat fell into ditch

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Tragic accident near Javed Nagar claims life of groom's father as car swerves to avoid rickshaw, falling into a ditch. Six others injured. Incident occurred while the wedding procession was returning from Lahore to Sheikhupura. Recent road accidents also include a van plunging into a ditch, leading to casualties, and a collision between three vehicles.
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Online taxi driver facing financial hardships jumps into sea

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A young online taxi driver in Karachi, facing financial struggles, jumped into the sea. Before his act, Tahir Mehmood made a video call to his wife, indicating his intentions. The police recovered his car, and his father reported that Tahir has been missing since. Rescue efforts are encountering challenges due to strong sea waves.
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Woman died after falling into volcano while posing for photo

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A woman tragically died after falling 250 feet into an Indonesian volcano while posing for a photo with her husband. The incident occurred at Ijen Crater, resulting in a challenging recovery of the victim's body. Authorities stressed the importance of safety for tourists exploring Mount Ijen, a part of a volcanic group in East Java.
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Karachi: Trader bumps into police officer; gets killed on spot

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A Karachi businessman, Abbas, was fatally shot after a minor dispute with a police officer, Mustafa, outside a mosque in Golimar. The altercation resulted in Abbas's death and injuries to two others. The main accused and five others involved in the shooting were arrested by the police, and a pistol was recovered from the suspect.
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SC moved for judicial inquiry into Pakistan election ‘rigging’

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A plea has been filed with the Supreme Court (SC) seeking a judicial inquiry into the alleged rigging during Pakistan's 2024 general elections. The petitioner, Mian Shabbir Ahmed, through his lawyer Azhar Siddique, emphasized the need for an inquiry to uphold the citizens’ fundamental rights. The Supreme Court has set a further hearing on the plea for February 21.
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Bilawal Bhutto pledges Hyderabad’s development if voted into power

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PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari urged Hyderabad's people to vote for his party in the February 8 elections, promising to lead the city's development initiatives. He criticized past parties' lack of positive contributions and pledged to tackle genuine issues. Additionally, he vowed to build 3 million houses, provide 300 MW of free solar energy, and double the country's income if elected.