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586CoronavirusNCOC expands coronavirus restrictions to 27 cities
The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has decided to extend the anti-coronavirus restrictions from 13 cities to 27 cities across Pakistan...
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531Business
Tarin unveils three-year economic plan for 14 key sectors
With the commitment not to exit the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme and instead take it to face-to-face talks in Washington in October, Finance...
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553Military
Senate, NA members get briefing at GHQ amid evolving Afghanistan situation
Members of the Parliamentary Kashmir Committee and defence committees of the Senate and the National Assembly (NA) were among those who visited the...
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717iPhone
The iPhone 13 will be launched on 14th September
Apple’s upcoming iPhone, said to be called the iPhone 13, is expected to debut as early as the middle of next month with...
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1.7Kdevelopment projects
CM Buzdar launches eight uplift projects worth Rs 900 million in Fort Munro
On Sunday, Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar laid the foundation stones of eight projects worth Rs 900 million for the development and progress of...
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1.0KBusiness
Overseas Pakistanis can now redeem cash-rewards for sending remittances
The government is going to allow the remitters to redeem in-cash rewards for the points earned for sending remittances to Pakistan through...
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647Football
Whatsapp rolls out ‘Fantasy Football’ sticker pack for Android, iOS
WhatsApp, the widely used communication application, introduced a new sticker pack, which is great news for soccer enthusiasts. In a tweet, WABetaInfo said, “Fantasy...
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2.9KCricket
NCOC allows 25 percent spectators during New Zealand matches
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) stated Monday that the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has sanctioned a 25 percent crowd attendance...
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812Featured
US completes withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan after 20-year war
On Monday, the United States (US) concluded its withdrawal from Afghanistan, bringing an end to a 20-year war that resulted in the...
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645Coronavirus
Japan suspend use of Moderna vaccine after more cases of contamination emerge
After fresh occurrences of vials contaminated with metallic particles were discovered over the weekend, two regions in Japan have chosen to stop...
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794China
Xiaomi rolls out MIUI 12.5 update for Mi 10 and Mi 11 phones
On August 13, Xiaomi began rolling out the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition in China, with the first batch estimated to be ready...
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2.7KCricket
Ramiz Raja starts devising roadmap ahead of PCB chairman elections
Ramiz Raja has began consulting with exports to devise a roadmap for Pakistani cricket on how to lead it forward in a...
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733Coronavirus
Fatigue, shortness of breath persist in Covid patients for a year: study
A study has revealed that fatigue and shortness of breath still afflict many patients a year after their hospitalization for Covid-19. According...
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575Climate Change
Carbon emissions will change ocean surface climate by 2100 by 95 percent
Earth’s ocean surface is predicted to be changed by 95 percent by the end of the century unless humanity reins in its...
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767Coronavirus
Pakistan is now part of WHO’s Solidarity PLUS trial
Pakistan has joined 52 countries on Covid-19 research as it has enrolled to participate in the ‘Solidarity PLUS’ clinical trial led by the World...
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1.1KOverseas Pakistani
Roshan Apna Ghar scheme launched for overseas Pakistanis
The Roshan Apna Ghar scheme for overseas Pakistanis has been launched, will help the country to attract a lot of money. On Friday, Prime Minister...
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707Climate Change
Poor air quality poses health risk to 173 million people in Pakistan
At least 173 million people are exposed to medium and high levels of poor air quality in Pakistan, according to a new...
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678Covid-19 vaccine
Schools in Sindh with 100% vaccinated staff reopen for in-person learning
Public and private schools in Sindh including Karachi that have vaccinated their teachers and other members of staff reopened for in-person learning...
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926insect
LED streetlights lead to decline in insect population: study
Streetlights, especially those that use light-emitting diodes (LEDs) disrupt insect behavior and is the reason behind their declining numbers, revealed a study. ...
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987Featured
Construction of 7,000 units completed under PM low-cost housing scheme
The Prime Minister Low Cost Housing Scheme, launched by the ministry of housing and works, provides qualified families with financial help up to Rs 5000,000...
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773Coronavirus
Pakistan crosses landmark of 50 million covid vaccine doses
Pakistan has crossed a landmark as it has administered more than 50 million anti-Covid vaccine jabs amid a surge in the fourth wave...
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672Domestic Violence
Over 700 complaints of human rights violations received
Around 728 complaints of human rights violations have been received in 2019-20 pertaining to honor killings, kidnappings, domestic violence, harassment and forced...
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731food inflation
Food import billing increased 22 percent in the month of July
The food import bill of the country grew by 22.24 percent to $647.036 million in July compared to $529.311 million of the...
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559Current Account deficit
Rising current account deficit, imports pose threat to economy
Country’s economic managers have noted rising international commodity prices, higher import bill and current account deficit which are main risks to the...
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2.6KChampions League
Champions League draw: Manchester City to face PSG and Chelsea will meet Juventus
The group stage draw for the 2021/22 UEFA Champions League season was held in Istanbul on Thursday, with the five Spanish sides in this...
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671messaging app
WhatsApp tests message reactions, new UI colors in beta versions
WhatsApp is experimenting on message reactions, which would allow users to express their feelings in reaction to messages they receive on the...
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715Business
New SBP instructions for selling third-party products
SBP has issued a comprehensively revised set of instructions on the sale of third-party products, the instructions will be applicable from 1st November. ...
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787Climate Change
23 national parks been developed in Pakistan to deal with climate change
At least 23 national parks have been established in Pakistan in addition to planting one billion trees to overcome climate change. On...
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588Science
Fastest orbiting asteroid found in our solar system
Solar System’s fastest-orbiting asteroid spotted, flies closer to the Sun than Mercury, discovered astronomers. Scott Sheppard, a scientist of Carnegie Institution of...
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621Coronavirus
Unvaccinated people to be barred from using public transport from Oct 15
Federal Minister for Planning Asad Umar on Tuesday announced that unvaccinated individuals will be banned from traveling in public transport starting October...
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599Economy
PM Imran briefs nation on PTI govt’s 3-year performance
Prime Minister Imran Khan has addressed a nation and gave a review of his PTI party’s three-year performance, said exports and foreign...
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589ECC
ECC okays import of 200,000 tonnes of sugar and 400,000 tonnes of wheat
ECC has approved the import of 200,000 tonnes of sugar and 400,000 tonnes of wheat and an Rs 24.555 billion supplementary grant. The meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) held on...
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597International
Bennett meets with Biden at White House after delay due to Afghanistan crisis
Naftali Bennett met with US President Joe Biden for the first time as Israel’s prime minister on Friday at the White House....
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2.7KChelsea
Chelsea star Jorginho named UEFA Men’s Player of the Year
Jorginho, Chelsea and Italy midfielder, has been awarded UEFA Men’s Player of the Year for 2020-21. Jorginho, 29, won the award ahead of Blues teammate...
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722Islamabad
OPD pilot project under sehat sahulat program launched in Islamabad
The Ministry of National Health Services (NHS) on Wednesday launched OPD pilot project under Sehat Sahulat Programme for the residents of Islamabad....
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2.1KEntertainment
TV series on Mughal emperor Babur, poet Mirza Ghalib and Muslim general Saladin on the way
PTV is going to make a new drama series on the life of Mizra Ghalib and Mughal Emperor Babur, the drama will be made in...
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902IMF
World Bank, IMF thanks PM Khan for evacuating staff, families from Kabul
Despite the fast-changing circumstances in Afghanistan, World Bank President David Malpass has praised Pakistan’s assistance in rescuing and temporarily relocating their workers and families from Kabul. ...
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590covid-19
Pakistan remains on UK red list for travel
The United Kingdom (UK) government amended its travel advise for countries forbidden from flying into the Kingdom, maintaining Pakistan on the red...
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832employment
Women daily wagers from Khairpur building Pakistan’s date trade
The women working in the date-growing farms in Khairpur are daily wagers, can earn between Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000 a month. The district produces 700,000...
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754Business
Govt aims to take exports to record high by 2023
Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood on Wednesday said that that the government would take exports to...
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769Clean Green Pakistan
First smart forest launched in Sheikhupura to conserve nature with technology
Pakistan’s first smart forest in Rakh Jhok Forest, Sheikhupura has been inaugurated as part of Ravi Riverfront Urban Development Project, will contribute an estimated $40 billion to...
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758Coronavirus
Delta-infected patients show 300 times higher viral load than others: study
People infected with the contagious Delta variant have a viral load 300 times higher than those with the original version of the...
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705International
Putin calls PM Imran to talk about the emerging situation in Afghanistan
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Prime Minister Imran Khan on the phone on the developing...
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732Featured
2 suicide attacks outside Kabul airport kill multiple US soldiers among others
Two suicide bombers and gunmen attacked crowds of Afghans flocking to Kabul airport Thursday killing at least 13 people and 15 wounded....
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645engro
Engro plans aggressive expansion of telecom business with Rs 21.5 billion investment
Pakistan’s leading business group, Engro Corporation has announced to make an equity investment of Rs 21.5 billion in the telecom infrastructure business, Engro Enfrashare to expand the...
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2.0KFashion
German fashion retailer Hugo Boss enters Pakistan
Cheap labor is a great advantage to international investors for penetration in Pakistan, said Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, the President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry...
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820Cryptocurrency
Facebook ready to launch Novi digital wallet
Facebook is planning to link its launch of the Novi digital wallet to the debut of the digital coin Diem that will...
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641covid-19
Pakistan and Turkey could be moved off red list in UK Covid travel update
Pakistan and Turkey are likely to be removed from the UK’s travel red list as their governments meet on Thursday to revise...
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3.1KCricket
Shaheen Afridi becomes pacer with most Test wickets in 2021
After his 18-wicket haul during the Test series against the West Indies in Jamaica, Shaheen Shah Afridi has become the fastest bowler in the...
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574International
More than 10,000 people at Kabul airport awaiting evacuation
More than 10,000 people are awaiting evacuation at Kabul airport, the US defence department said at a press conference on Wednesday. Europe...
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570ISPR
Pakistan successfully tests multi-launch rocket system Fatah-1
According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Pakistan Army successfully tested the domestically produced “Fatah-1” guided Multi Launch Rocket...
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2.6KFootball
Players from Afghan women’s national football team evacuated from Kabul
The Afghan women’s national football team has been evacuated from Kabul following the Taliban’s recent takeover. Fédération Internationale des Associations de Footballeurs...
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639Coronavirus
Covid-19 vaccine strongly recommended for pregnant, lactating women
Pregnant and lactating women are strongly recommended to get Covid-19 vaccine as the potential benefits outweigh risks, said Dr Faisal Sultan. On...
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779Business
Pakistan up 59 points in OICCI’s Business Confidence Index
Pakistan has shown a significant improvement in the overall business confidence in recent months, revealed Business Confidence Index (BCI). BCI survey has...
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879cargo
Efforts to refloat cargo ship stuck at Sea View Karachi failed
The cargo ship, Hang Tong 77 which was stuck in the sand near Sea view Karachi was successfully moved about 350 to 400...
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730Coronavirus
Coronavirus claims 141 new lives, the highest daily death toll in four months
Pakistan on Wednesday reported 141 deaths from Coronavirus, one of its highest death tallies since May and 4199 new positive cases of...
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993Housing Ministry
Employees housing body to scrap quota of journalists, doctors, lawyers in future
The Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) is going to end quota system for lawyers, doctors and journalists in the upcoming housing schemes....
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665Journalist
New proposed media authority can fine TV channels up to Rs 250 million
The proposed Pakistan Media Development Authority (PMDA) will be authorized to impose a fine [on TV channels] of up to Rs 250...
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611Coronavirus
Pfizer-BioNTech becomes first Covid vaccine to gain full FDA approval
As the Delta variant strikes the country, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) completely authorized Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine on Monday, triggering a fresh...
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827Business
PayPal launches its cryptocurrency service in the UK
Starting this week, the US online payments giant PayPal said that British users will be able to buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrency. ...
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740Europe
Nokia wins 5G order for three European markets
Nokia, the Finnish telecom equipment maker, announced on Monday that A1 Telekom Austria Group has awarded it a 5G network order for...
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2.5KCricket
Afghanistan ODI series to be held in Pakistan next year
A one-day international (ODI) series between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been postponed until 2022 due to logistical challenges to travel and changing...
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1.7KCitizenship
NADRA launches new verification system to stem fake CNICs
In a bid to control illegal issuance of Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs), National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) has launched a new...
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825Economy
Pakistan gets $2.77 billion from IMF’s $650 billion allocation of free money
IMF’s biggest ever allocation of $650 billion free money came into effect from Monday and also brought in additional funding of around...
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2.6KCricket
Fawad Alam surpasses Indian record to become quickest Asian to score five tons
Fawad Alam, the left-hander became the quickest Asian batsman to score five Test centuries when he hit an unbroken 124 on day three...
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735cyber security
Huawei denies allegations of implanting backdoor for spying in Pakistan
Huawei issued a statement refuting charges that it spied on Pakistan and stole trade secrets, claiming that there is no evidence that...
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537Climate Change
Blue hydrogen could be 20% worse for the climate than natural gas
Considering “Blue Hydrogen” as environment friendly was a misunderstanding as according to the recent research, blue hydrogen could be 20% worse than burning natural...
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902Ehsaas
Ehsaas beneficiaries rise to 8.2 million after addition of 3.4 million new names
The government’s social safety net Ehsaas has completed a fresh poverty survey for 2021 in the country according to which the programme beneficiaries has...
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1.1Kdairy sector
Sahiwal opened a new helpline for dairy farmers
The new helpline for dairy farmers has been launched, will provide them with a touchpoint for answering queries pertaining to dairy-related matters. ...
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1.7KNational Highway Authority
Pakistan to get $235 million from ADB to upgrade Shikarpur-Rajanpur highway
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is going to grant a $235 million loan for Pakistan to upgrade the Shikarpur-Rajanpur section of National...
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634Coronavirus
WHO condemns rush by wealthy countries for Covid vaccine booster shots
The World Health Organization condemned the rush by wealthy countries to provide Covid vaccine booster shots as millions around the world have still not...
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751Current Account deficit
Current Account turns negative by $773 million in July
Pakistan faced a Current Account Deficit of $773 million during the month of July this year as compared to $583 m during the...
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1.3KAutomotive
MG 5 spotted in Pakistan: Here’s everything you need to know about the premium sedan model
The much-anticipated premium sedan, internationally known as Morris Garages 5, is coming to Pakistan under the name of MG GT. For MG fans,...
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812Prime Minister Imran Khan
PM welcomes $85 million investment in Airlift, a record for startups in Pakistan
Prime Minister Imran Khan has praised Airlift Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a Lahore-based online shopping delivery platform, for receiving $85 million in the...
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662Business
Italy explores investment opportunities in Pakistan
There were vast opportunities for mutual trade and investment between Pakistan and Italy from which businessmen and traders of both the countries...
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635Health Workers
Mobile app ‘MyCare+’ to protect emotional health of frontline workers in works
Pakistan is going to launch mobile application MyCare+ to “protect emotional health of the front line responders as part of the Covid-19...
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969Business
Bitcoin nears $50,000 as crypto market remain bullish
The crypto market remained bullish for the second straight day on Saturday, with the Bitcoin nearing $50,000 as it continues to rebound after months...
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665Coronavirus
Pfizer, Moderna to receive billions of dollars from COVID-19 vaccine booster
Analysts and healthcare investors predict that drugmakers Pfizer Inc, BioNTech, and Moderna Inc will generate billions of dollars from COVID-19 booster shots,...
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767Business
T-bills bounce back as foreign investment reach $15.98 million
The inflow of foreign investment in T-bills during the second month of the current fiscal year reached $15.98 million against the outflow...
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648development projects
Pakistan stands 153rd in UN’s E-Government Development Index
In the year 2018, Pakistan was ranked at 148 positions among 193 countries of the world and that position has now come down...
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716Automotive
After Ford, Nissan, BMW, Toyota is cutting production by 40% over chip shortage
Toyota will slash global production some 40 percent in September as it finally feels the bite of the pandemic and the global...
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2.4KRafael Nadal
After Federer, Nadal out of US Open with season-ending injury
Rafael Nadal is the second big-name player after Swiss star Roger Federer confirmed Sunday he will be missing this year’s US Open. The...
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841covid-19
Schools in Sindh to remain closed for another week and open from Aug 30
Schools in Sindh province are going to be opened on August 30 with 50 percent attendance, SOPs made mandatory to be followed. On...
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1.3KFeatured
Punjab to launch Rescue 1122 air ambulance service
Punjab government is going to launch Rescue 1122 Air Ambulance service, becoming the first province in the country. On Monday, while speaking...
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726Business
Roshan Digital Account inflow hits $2 billion
Roshan Digital Account (RDA) which was introduced last September became a wonderful source of getting foreign exchange as the deposits in this...
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638International
Govt allows $400 million exploration attempt in Abu Dhabi
The government has allowed a consortium of the country’s leading petroleum exploration and development (E&P) companies in the public sector to go...
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694Entertainment
New Zealand loses Lord of the Rings as Amazon moves filming to UK
In a major achievement for the British film industry, Amazon Studios is relocating production of its $1 billion Lord of the Rings...
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700Cyberattack
Network access to FBR sold on russian forum
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) (fbr.gov.pk) has been the target of a large-scale cyber-attack. This was discovered after a group of unknown hackers...
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895Pakistan
Rawalpindi to have 116 water filtration plants under Aab-e-Pak project
The government is all set to install 116 water filtration plants in Rawalpindi Division under ‘Aab-e-Pak’ Authority project. On Monday, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government...
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902Corruption
In UK, teen launches ‘Insaaf Ki Umeed’ to recover Pakistan’s looted wealth
Shayan Ali, a teen has launched his platform “Insaaf Ki Umeed” to end corruption in Pakistan, it will return the “looted wealth” to Pakistan from...
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814China
10 million doses fly in from China to boost Covid-19 vaccine coffers
Pakistan has received large shipments of the vaccine doses from China, more than 10 million doses have been reached in the country,...
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1.2KEducation
Punjab education ministry fixes school teachers deployment formula
After the Single National Curriculum, the Punjab Education Ministry has fixed the formula for the deployment of school teachers in all categories. According to...
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535Encryption
Facebook Messenger audio and video calls get end-to-end encryption
Facebook began encryption of audio and video chats conducted through its Messenger texting service on Friday, giving users more privacy. The move...
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2.5KCricket
England men and women cricket teams to tour Pakistan after 16-year hiatus
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Friday that England will play two Twenty20 internationals in Pakistan in October, on their first...
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937Business
SME Asaan Finance introduced for SMEs to get loans without collateral
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced a financing scheme for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) called SME Asaan Finance, enabling...
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693Coronavirus
12,000 health workers to get Covid-19 risk allowance next week
Government is going to pay the health-risk allowance to 12,000 government employees in the federal capital Islamabad next week. On Monday, while...
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841Competition Commission of Pakistan
Rs 44 billion fine imposed on PSMA, 55 Sugar mills
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) had imposed a fine of Rs 44 billion on the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) and 55 sugar mills. on...
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864Business
LSM sector grew by 14.85 percent in FY21
The overall increase has been seen in the Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) sector by 14.85 percent during 2020-21 (FY21) against the previous...
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936Pakistan
Punjab forest dept to cultivate 3,000 kanals of barren land
The Punjab Forest Department is going to cultivate around 3,000 kanals of barren land under the Green Pakistan Programme, the land was identified by the district...
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1.2KEducation
Single national curriculum launched to promote unity in diversity
Prime Minister Imran Khan has launched the Single National Curriculum (SNC) for students of Grade I-V, said this was his vision for...
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955censorship
Media bodies reject proposed Pakistan Media Development Authority
A joint committee of media organisations in the country has unanimously rejected the government efforts to establish the Pakistan Development Media Authority...
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1.7Kcyclist
Samar Khan becomes first woman cyclist to reach K2 base camp
Samar Khan has become the first Pakistani female cyclist to reach the base camp of world’s second-highest mountain, K2. Mountain biker and...
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601Cryptocurrency
Poly Network hit by $600 million heist asks hacker to become its security advisor
The cryptocurrency platform, Poly Network, targeted in a massive heist is now inviting the hacker behind it to become an advisor to...
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2.5KCricket
ICC to bid for cricket inclusion in 2028 Olympics
The International Cricket Council (ICC) declared its intent to push for inclusion of cricket in the Olympics, announcing the commencement of preparations...
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554internet
Reddit valued at more than $10 billion after new fundraising round
After obtaining an extra $410 million in fundraising, Reddit, the self-proclaimed “first page of the internet,” claims it is now worth more...
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2.5KAutomotive
Pak Suzuki to finally discontinue its Bolan and Ravi in Pakistan
Pak Suzuki Motors plans to phase out the Bolan minivan and Ravi truck after nearly 40 years and replace them with the...
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2.7KChicken Biryani
Why LUMS graduate Omar Kamal ended up selling homemade biryani on the streets of Islamabad?
Muhammad Omar Kamal, a trained fellow from LUMS sells homemade biryani in the Blue Area of Islamabad. Omar Kamal was a lecturer...
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1.0KHIV
46,912 HIV patients are registered for treatment in Pakistan
HIV cases in Pakistan are increasing alarmingly as 46,912 HIV patients have been registered out of which 26,093 are taking HIV medicine. ...
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919Coronavirus
Covid-19 patients should not take antibiotics, warn health experts
Antibiotics play no role to cure contagious disease like Covid-19, people are preferring it due to self-mediation, says Dr Faisal Sultan. The...
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658Business
Mutual fund assets soar 64.3% to cross Rs 1 trillion mark in FY21
The assets managed by the mutual fund 20-odd companies, has crossed one-trillion-rupee for the first time by the last day of the outgoing fiscal year. The...
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699election
Technology to ensure fair elections acceptable to all: PM Imran Khan
On Friday, Prime Minister Imran Khan stated that they will use technology to increase electoral transparency and conduct elections that would be...
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658Coronavirus
Beyond Delta, scientists are watching new coronavirus variants
Scientists are keeping an eye on Delta, which is currently the dominant variant spreading rapidly over the world, but they’re also keeping...
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2.5KCricket
West Indies knocked Pakistan in first Test after thrilling finish
West Indies held their composure in the first test against Pakistan in Jamaica on Sunday, with tailenders Kemar Roach and Jayden Seales...
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517Instagram
Instagram announces new features to protect users from online abuse
Instagram has introduced a set of new capabilities aimed at protecting users and combating events like the online abuse directed at England...
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1.0KEducation
World Bank grants $130 million for primary education in Sindh
The World Bank has granted worth $129.99 million to the federal government in order to help improve the education system in Sindh. ...
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661Coronavirus
NCOC reduces interval between two doses of COVID vaccines to 28 days
NCOC has reduced the maximum duration between two doses from 42 to 28 days and at least six million doses of Covid-19 vaccine...
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722cotton
Cotton rate reached highest level amid low yield, delayed imports
Cotton prices have touched new highs in the local market amid a fall in local production, delayed in cotton imports from abroad. ...
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625International
Guinea confirms first case of Marburg virus that causes internal bleeding, organ failure
A patient with the rare, but highly infectious Marburg virus disease has died in Guinea, according to a World Health Organization (WHO)...
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764Featured
Taliban take control of presidential palace as Afghan President Ghani flees country
The Taliban has taken control of Afghanistan’s presidential palace after both President Ashraf Ghani and his deputy, Vice-President Amarullah Saleh, left the...
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795International
Taliban enter Afghan capital two decades after US-led ouster
Even as foreign diplomats and many locals attempted to flee, Taliban rebels stormed Afghanistan’s capital Kabul on Sunday and declared they intended...
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858divorce
Nazia Hassan didn’t die of poison or foul play: Scotland Yard
Legendary pop singer, Nazia Hassan, did not die of poison or any kind of foul play as a high profile investigation by...
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613industrialization
Privatization committee reviews transaction structure for revival of Pakistan Steel
The Cabinet Committee on Privatization (CCoP) approved the issuance of the Scheme of Arrangement (SOA) by the Privatization Commission (PC) for the revival of...
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671Coronavirus
Sindh govt approves private pharma to refill and repack Sputnik
Sindh provincial health department has approved a private pharmaceutical company to refill, repackage, and label Sputnik-V for re-export and local sale. Drug...
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560China
Pakistan can produce 10 times more honey if modern technology adopted
The honey production of Pakistan has the potential to increase ten times if modern technologies and practices are adopted, revealed a research. ...
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862International
Ashraf Ghani resigns as Taliban reach the gates of Kabul
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani relinquished power as the Taliban formed an interim government on Sunday. President of Afghanistan has resigned after his...
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519International
Pakistan to bring Turkey & Taliban face-to-face to discuss security of Kabul airport: PM
On Thursday, Prime Minister Imran Khan said Pakistan would persuade the Taliban to begin direct negotiations with Turkey to secure Kabul International...
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771Islam
Two holidays announced by government for Youm-e-Ashura
The government has declared August 18 and 19 as public holidays to mark Youm-e-Ashura, said a notification from the Ministry of Interior....
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849Business
Pakistan received record $2.71 billion remittances in July
Pakistan has received the third largest workers’ remittances amounting to $2.71 billion in July, the first month of current fiscal year. The...
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746Canada
Canada lauds PIA for maintaining international safety standards
Canada has praised operational services of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) as meeting international standards and expressed hope that the airline would continue...
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766Featured
Nation Celebrates 75th Independence Day with Traditional Zeal
The Pakistani nation is commemorating the 75th anniversary of its independence today with typical enthusiasm, as well as special activities to honour elders’ and...
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707Business
Dollar hits 10-month high against rupee, crossing Rs 164 mark
On Thursday, the US dollar surpassed the Rs 164 barrier for the first time in ten months after SBP let the rupee...
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759Pakistan
All stakeholders must play their part for Afghan peace: COAS Bajwa
General Qamar Javed Bajwa, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), has stated that Pakistan has made and will continue to make...
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1.1KDiamonds
Chinese scientists created world’s toughest glass with a hardness comparable to diamond
Researchers at Yanshan University in China have created the world’s toughest glass. This glass has the same hardness as diamonds and may easily scratch...
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528Climate Change
Earth is warmer than it’s been in 125,000 years: IPCC climate report
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued a major report warning governments that global warming was rapidly increasing and that the...
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1.5KBusiness
How McDonald’s cryptic ‘Podina Le Aun’ message became a marketing misfire
Almost all Pakistanis received a cryptic message from McDonald’s, asking a simple question, “podina ly aun??” and people were unable to make any sense...
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759Coronavirus
Moderna vaccine far better than Pfizer at preventing Delta infection
The mRNA vaccine from Pfizer (PFE.N) and BioNTech (22UAy.DE) are reported to be less effective than Moderna vaccine against the Delta variant of the coronavirus. On Sunday, two reports were posted...
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708Pakistan
Toxic underground water detected in 29 major cities of Pakistan
A big number of population in mega cities of Pakistan is deprived of clean and safe underground drinking water, revealed the government. On Monday,...
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1.1Kexport
Rs 10 billion fund established for IT industry to enhance tech exports
The government has approved the establishment of a Rs 10 billion fund for providing cash rewards to IT companies against their exports. In a meeting...
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733Entertainment
Johnny Depp to receive top award from San Sebastian film festival
The Pirates Of The Caribbean star, Johnny Depp is set to be given a lifetime achievement award from a major film festival...
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517cruise missile
Pakistan conducts successful training launch of nuclear-capable Ghaznavi missile
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Pakistan successfully performed a training launch of the ‘Ghaznavi’ – a surface-to-surface ballistic missile —...
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631International
Taliban take Uruzgan, Kandahar, Herat in major offensive
On Thursday, the Taliban took control of Uruzgan, Kandahar and Herat, Afghanistan’s second and third largest cities, respectively, as well as a...
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840Smartphone
Vivo sets up its first mobile production facility in Pakistan
Vivo opened new production facility to cover its consumer bases in Pakistan, expanding its global manufacturing efforts as it looks to accelerate...
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1.4KJustice Ayesha Malik
Pakistan appoints Justice Ayesha Malik as first woman Supreme Court judge
Justice Ayesha Malik is expected to become the first Pakistani woman to be elevated to the Supreme Court after Chief Justice Gulzar...
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979Pakistan
Pakistan sets world record by planting 50,000 saplings in one minute
The Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) has set a world record of planting 50,000 trees in one minute in Gujranwala, broke India’s record of...
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496covid-19
UK ‘looking into’ removing Pakistan from COVID-19 travel red list
Moazzam Ahmad Khan, Pakistan’s high commissioner in the UK, has said UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson assured him the government is “looking...
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554International
Taliban captures Afghanistan’s third-largest city Herat after taking Ghazni
Herat, Afghanistan’s third-largest city, has fallen to the Taliban, becoming the eleventh provincial capital to be captured by the armed group in...
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2.6KSports
Olympian Arshad Nadeem returns home to a hero’s welcome
Arshad Nadeem was given a hero’s welcome upon his return to Pakistan after finishing fifth in the men’s javelin throw event at...
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479Corruption
In Saudi Arabia 207 people arrested for corruption and abuse of authority
Saudi Arabia announced the arrest of 207 employees from around a dozen government ministries in the latest operation by Crown Prince Mohammed...
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726fertilizer
Fertilizer sector subsidy ineffective to control commodity prices: study
Fertilizer sector subsidy is an ineffective policy tool in the quest to ensure low prices of essential commodities, revealed a research paper. On...
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694Maryam Nawaz
Maryam says will not make request to govt to travel for son’s nikkah in UK
PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz has said that she “will not make any request” to the government to seek permission to travel...
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524Electricity
SAPM Gauhar proposes converting IPPs running on imported coal to local
SAPM on Power and Petroleum, Tabish Gauhar has proposed to convert the commissioned and under-construction 5,500 MW imported coal-based Independent Power Plants (IPPs). Special Assistant...
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830Coronavirus
Pakistan reports over 100 COVID related deaths for first time in three months
Pakistan reported more than 100 COVID related deaths for the first time since May 21st during the last 24 hours, a marker...
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650Cryptocurrency
Hackers return nearly half of $600 million they stole in biggest crypto theft in history
Hackers have returned nearly half of the $600 million they stole in what’s likely to be the biggest crypto currency theft of...
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547International
Terrorist havens at Pak-Afghan border source of instability: Pentagon
The Pentagon blamed Pakistan yet again for the tumultuous Afghan situation, claiming that terrorist safe havens along the Pak-Afghan border were the...
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2.4KFootball
Messi joins PSG on free transfer following emotional Barcelona departure
Following his departure from Barcelona, Lionel Messi has joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on a free transfer. After a historic 21-year run at...
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631International
US Intelligence says Taliban could take over Kabul in 90 days
According to a new US intelligence estimate, Afghanistan’s capital Kabul could fall within 90 days after the Taliban took over a fourth...
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921Coronavirus
NCOC issues guidelines for Muharram gatherings
National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) issued guidelines for Muharram gatherings under the Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) to contain the pandemic. On...
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540Pakistan
Banks miss agriculture credit target, rises 12% year-on-year
Credit to the agriculture sector rose 12 percent to Rs 1.36 trillion last fiscal year year-on-year but fell short of the target of Rs...
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765Coronavirus
When to get second dose of COVID vaccine? Dr Faisal clarifies
People should not wait to get their second dose of covid vaccines and get jabbed any time after the minimum recommended interval between the...
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792Featured
Lucky gets permission by PTA to set up assembly plant for Samsung phones
PTA has authorized Lucky Motor Corporation Limited (LMCL) to manufacture Samsung mobile devices in Pakistan. On Tuesday, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced...
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2.1KCricket
Pak vs NZ: Big names missing from New Zealand squad for Pakistan tour
New Zealand has named its squad for the upcoming Pakistan trip, which will begin on September 17 in Rawalpindi with an ODI...
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589International
Iran warns Israel against military action: Don’t test us
After Israel threatened Iran with military action in response to a deadly tanker attack, Iran’s foreign ministry issued a warning to its...
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1.2KAutomotive
Changan Motors all set to enter the Crossover SUV market with its ‘Uni-K SUV’
Master Changan Motors Limited (MCML) is planning to expand its market share in Pakistan by introducing crossover SUV and possibly a pickup...
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2.2KIndia
India spent Rs100mn on Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra over past four years
According to a report published in The News, the Sports Authority of India spent approximately PKR100 million on Olympic gold medallist Neeraj...
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700covid-19
Health emergency law enables KP govt to procure medical supplies
The health emergency law has enabled KP government to procure prompt medical supplies for protection of healthcare workers and diagnosis and treatment...
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922Education
Sindh announces to keep educational institutes closed till Aug 19
The Sindh government has decided not to open educational institutes of the province, will remain closed till August 19 in view of the Delta variant’s...
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808DRAP
Drap optimistic about achieving WHO accreditation
DRAP seems optimistic in achieving Level III of the World Health Organization (WHO) standards as it is expected to conduct a final audit of the...
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651Karachi
PM inaugurates Ship Lift & Transfer System at Karachi Shipyard
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated Ship Lift and Transfer System at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works, said the country was...
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623International
US eases restrictions in new travel advisory for Pakistan
Pakistan has been upgraded from level four to level three in the US State Department‘s latest travel advisory after acknowledging the safer...
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630Child Abuse
Apple confirms existing iCloud Photos will be scanned for child abuse
Apple announced that it will implement a mechanism that will check photos taken on iPhones in the US before they are uploaded...
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2.5KCricket
Kashmir Premier League breaks all viewership records – 15m live views in 3 days of launch
Since its inception, the SRG Kashmir Premier League has gained much praise both locally and internationally. It has successfully become Pakistan’s most-viewed...
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508covid-19
Saudi economy recovers from pandemic in second quarter
According to latest data released on Monday, Saudi Arabia’s economy increased for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic in the second...
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620Coronavirus
ADB approves $500 million loan to help Pakistan procure Covid-19 vaccines
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million loan for Pakistan in order to acquire Covid-19 vaccines. On Friday, the Asian...
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1.4KPakistan
Pakistan to pursue commercial tea plantation on an area of 25,000 acres
Pakistan government is already pursuing tea plantation in a commercial scale, has decided to cultivate tea on an area of about 25,000 acres over...
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625Coronavirus
NCOC completes 500 days of effective fight against COVID-19
On Sunday, NCOC, the nerve center to synergize and articulate unified national effort against COVID-19, completed 500 days since its establishment. The National...
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693Business
Pakistani exports to United Kingdom up 33 percent
The fiscal year 2020-21 witnessed a big increase in the exports to the United Kingdom by 33% to 2.025 billion as compared...
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2.0KCertification
This is how you can get a COVID-19 vaccination certificate online
Pakistan had hit the target of administering one million Covid-19 vaccination doses in a day, it has also made easy to get...
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1.4Kdevelopment projects
150 high-rise buildings under construction in Lahore
Around 150 high-rise buildings are under-construction currently in Lahore under the Lahore Development Authority (LDA). While speaking to the media on Saturday, the...
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1.2KBusiness
Footwear production plunges 35% in FY21 amid Covid restrictions
The formal footwear production has plunged in 2020-21 amid covid-induced lockdowns and restricted timings of markets. According to the report released by the Pakistan Bureau...
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855Featured
PM Imran inaugurates “world’s biggest” Miyawaki urban forest
Prime Minister Imran Khan has inaugurated “the world’s biggest” Miyawaki urban forest in Lahore, which is seen as a major step towards implementing government’s...
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656Science
Light detected behind a black hole for the first time, proving Einstein’s theory correct
Researchers have now seen light being emitted from behind a supermassive black hole located 800 million light-years from Earth. According to a...
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483China
China punishes dozens of officials as Delta outbreaks spread
China has punished a slew of officials for failing to curb a the Delta variant outbreak of Covid-19 that’s spawned nearly 900...
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561Samsung
Xiaomi overtook Samsung and Apple in June smartphones sales: Counterpoint
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi sold more phones in June than its rivals Samsung and Apple, according to research firm Counterpoint. Xiaomi overtook Apple as the...
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890Etihad Airways
As UAE lifts ban on transit flights, Etihad to fly travellers from Pakistan starting tomorrow
With the UAE lifted its ban on transit passenger traffic from Pakistan and five other countries from August 5, Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways has...
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600cotton
Intervention price for cotton fixed at Rs 5000 per 40 kg
The government has approved a cotton intervention price of Rs 5,000/40kg for cotton crop 2021-22 in a bid to encourage farmers. During the outgoing fiscal year,...
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576Cleanliness
Karachi’s insanitary conditions may aggravate Covid-19 health crisis
Karachi’s prevailing insanitary conditions can complicate and aggravate the ongoing Covid-19 health crisis if immediate measures were not taken, warned experts. On...
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610covid-19
IMF approves $650 billion to boost global economy
In a meeting held on Monday, IMF approval of $650 billion to boost the global economy, given in the form of Special...
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789employment
Punjab govt allocates quota for transgenders
The Punjab government has allocated two percent employment quota for transgenders in the police, health and other departments. On Wednesday, a spokesperson said that Punjab government has allocated...
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659Business
Pakistan to terminate 23 bilateral investment treaties
Pakistan has decided to terminate 23 bilateral investment treaties (BITs) with different countries in order to avoid international arbitration with foreign firms...
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557cigarette
Govt to take necessary steps to increase tax on cigarettes: Minister
The government has decided to take all necessary measures to ensure the implementation of relevant laws to increase tax on cigarettes. On...
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512Flight Operations
PIA dismisses ‘baseless reports’ of not providing mineral water on domestic flights
The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has dismissed the baseless reports of not provide mineral water to passengers during domestic flights. “PIA refutes...
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684Foreign exchange reserves
State Bank revises forex rules for commercial remittances
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) changed foreign exchange instructions, facilitated the making of commercial remittances abroad through a number of ways...
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999fertilizer
Uninterrupted gas for two Punjab fertilizer plants ordered
The Punjab government is going to provide an uninterrupted gas supply to two fertilizer plants, Fatima and Agritech, on Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd (SNGPL). ...
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1.4KHospital
SKMT cancer hospital Karachi to be opened in December 2022
The construction of the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust (SKMT) Karachi is underway as per the schedule and the facility will be opened in December 2022. On...
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701China
Saudi Arabia to accept Chinese vaccines with a booster shot
Tourists who have received the Chinese COVID-19 vaccines developed by Sinopharm and Sinovac are now permitted to enter Saudi Arabia. International passengers...
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2.7KCricket
Abtaha Maqsood: Britain’s first hijab-wearing cricketer makes waves on debut in The Hundred
A hijab-wearing British Muslim Abtaha Maqsood wants other British female Muslims to not get effected by the barriers of society who might be facing...
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678Coronavirus
Moderna mRNA, China’s ZF2001 vaccines effective against Delta variant
The preliminary results from phase-III clinical trials of triple-dose Chinese vaccine ZF2001 and Moderna mRNA show promise against the Delta variant of the coronavirus. ...
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859Diabetes
Insulin-producing implants are being developed to control Type 1 diabetes
Rice University bioengineers are using 3D printing and smart biomaterials to create an insulin-producing implants for Type 1 diabetes. Omid Veiseh and Jordan Millar...
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595Coronavirus
WHO urges rich states to stop booster shots for fairness sake
The World Health Organization has urged rich states for a moratorium on Covid-19 booster shots to enable poorer countries to catch up in vaccination...
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1.2Kdevelopment projects
Rawalpindi Ring Road project withdrawn from P3A
The Punjab government is going to withdraw the Rawalpindi Ring Road project from the public-private partnership authority (P3A). On Thursday, the decision to...
