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♦ In the midst of loan talks, FM Bilawal Bhutto urges IMF not to forget the plight of flood-affectees of Pakistan; vows to build houses for them in two to three years

♦ President Alvi asks ECP to immediately unveil date for Punjab, KP polls: Says election date will put an end to dangerous speculative propaganda

♦ Turkey-Syria quake death toll tops 8,700 as rescuers battle cold

♦ LHC suspends ECP’s order to accept PTI MNAs resignations: Also stops by-elections in 43 constituencies until next order: Asad Umar says time for Raja Riaz to vacate Leader of the Opposition chamber

♦ Sheikh Rashid handed over to Murree police on transit remand

♦ 50 NAB cases sent back during PTI regime, SC told: NAB submits report in apex court about references returned to the Bureau from 2019 till June 2022

♦ First consignment of relief goods sent to quake-hit Syria

♦ PM Shehbaz appoints five more special assistants

♦ 12 TTP terrorists perish in Lakki Marwat gunbattle: Police recover weapons and ammunition: Slain terrorists were responsible for death of six cops in 2022 attack: Terrorist attack on DI Khan police post also repulsed

♦ Key Daesh commander arrested in Karachi

♦ Pakistani rupee knocks out US dollar once again: Appreciates by Rs3.28 in interbank market

♦ Petrol scarcity starts to bite Lahorites

♦ SHC reserves ruling on Dania Shah’s bail plea

♦ Three die in Swat car plunge

♦ Pakistan trashes reports it denied access to Indian flight

♦ Pilots safe as PAF plane crash-lands in Mardan

♦ Biden warns US will act on China after balloon downing: In State of the Union address, US president urges Congress to finish economic fightback, ban assault weapons: Accuses social media companies of exploiting children: Presses Congress for police reforms, citing Tyre Nichols death: Promises steadfast support for Ukraine

♦ Rohit, Cummins play down pitch chatter ahead of 1st Test: Australia's Green, Hazlewood out of India Test opener