Posts By Paras Malik
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2.2KFacebookFacebook debut Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses
Ray-Ban and Facebook have debuted their new smart glasses, the latest push in a challenging, niche sector that the social media behemoth...
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1.1KCoronavirus
Fully vaccinated Pakistanis can travel to UAE from today
Residents of the United Arab Emirates who have been fully vaccinated with a World Health Organization-approved vaccine can return as of September...
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4.2KAutomotive
Toyota Pakistan launches Corolla Altis X 1.6 Special Edition
Toyota Pakistan has released the Corolla Altis X 1.6 Special Edition to commemorate 50 million global sales. Indus Motor Company (IMC), the...
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1.9KPakistan
Pakistan plans to roll out 5G in 2023
Pakistan is planning to roll out the most advanced 5G internet in 2023, announced the country’s Ministry of Information Technology and Telecom....
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1.6KBusiness
Rupee falls to 13-month low of 168.08 against dollar as trade week closes
The rupee ended the day weaker and lost 0.26 percent against US dollar, according to today’s inter-bank closing exchange daily report. The US dollar’s...
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736Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin plunges as El Salvador officially adopts the crypto as a legal currency
Bitcoin as well as other major crypto assets plunged on Tuesday after El Salvador became the first country to adopt Bitcoin as...
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1.1KCharity
In a first, Pakistani clean water charity raises over Rs 2 million using NFTs
A Pakistani charity focused on water shortage and accessibility claims to have generated Rs 2 million through a restricted collection of Non-Fungible...
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1.5KInternational
Pakistan announces humanitarian assistance for people of Afghanistan
Pakistan has committed to provide food and medicine to the people of Afghanistan as humanitarian help. Three C-130 aircraft of Pakistan Air Force...
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1.2KHajj
Saudi Arabia increases number of Umrah pilgrims to 70,000 per day
According to Kingdom sources, Saudi Arabia’s Hajj and Umrah Ministry has increased the number of daily Umrah pilgrims to 70,000. According to...
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886Military
Navy Day being observed today to pay homage to 1965 War
The Pakistan Navy (PN) celebrates Naval Day to honour the martyrs and ghazis of the 1965 Pak-Indo war. The day is commemorated to honour the sacrifices...
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962Automotive
Government mulls fixing car prices in Pakistan
Pakistani automakers are preparing to raise car prices again shortly after lowering them, however, their ambitions thwarted when government took a stand against the...
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744Business
In world first, bitcoin becomes legal tender in El Salvador
Despite significant domestic distrust and international warnings about consumer concerns, El Salvador became the first government in the world to accept bitcoin...
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946election
Election Commission of Pakistan rejects EVMs with 37 objections
Election Commission of Pakistan submitted its report on the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) to the Senate Standing Committee on Parliamentary...
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1.4KAutomotive
Suzuki discontinues 2nd-gen Swift, halts Cultus bookings
Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) has officially discontinued second-generation Swift variant in Pakistan, almost 12 years after its launch, while bookings for...
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866International
Taliban announce new government for Afghanistan led by Mullah Akhund
The Taliban have announced an interim government in Afghanistan, an Islamic Emirate led by Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhunda. As the West debates...
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2.8KFifa
UEFA, ECA reiterate opposition to World Cup every two years
The idea of staging the World Cup every two years, according to UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin and European Clubs’ Association (ECA) chairman Nasser...
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729International
Taliban claim to have taken Panjshir, last holdout province in Afghanistan
The Taliban claimed entire control of Afghanistan on Monday, claiming victory in the important battle for the Panjshir Valley, the final stronghold...
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763Monetization
Twitter announces Super Follows feature to let users make money from subscription
Twitter has officially revealed its long-awaited “Super Follows” function, which allows creators to charge for access to exclusive material. The move comes...
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2.8KCricket
Shoaib Malik, Sarfaraz Ahmed dropped from T20 World Cup squad
Mohammad Wasim, Pakistan’s Chief Selector, named a 15-man squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup on Monday, leaving out Sarfaraz Ahmed, Wahab...
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843Citizenship
UAE unveils new residency guidelines to attract foreigners
In an effort to encourage economic growth, the UAE introduced a new visa policy that allows foreigners to work in the nation...
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2.8KCricket
Misbah, Waqar step down from coaching roles ahead of T20 World Cup
The Pakistan Cricket Board said Monday that team coaches Misbah-ul-Haq and Waqar Younis have resigned from their positions. Misbah and Waqar both informed...
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770Business
Google, Apple forced to open up app store payments in South Korea
South Korea became the first country to force Apple and Google to open up their app store to other payment systems. According...
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836Technology
Alexa will now speak louder if it detects background noise
Tech giant Amazon is introducing a new feature — Adaptive Volume — that will make Alexa respond louder if it detects a...
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2.8KCristiano Ronaldo
Ronaldo breaks men’s international scoring record with 110th and 111th goals
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 110th and 111th goals for Portugal in their dramatic 2-1 World Cup qualifying win over the Republic of...
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701Microsoft
Microsoft will release Windows 11 on October 5, but without Android app support
Windows 11 will be released on October 5th, according to Microsoft, but the update won’t include Android app support. The company has confirmed this...
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734International
Privacy advocates raise concerns about US-built biometric system for Afghans
The US built a biometric system more than 15 years ago to register as many Afghans as possible, and now that the...
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837iPhone
Apple Watch Series 7 may get delayed due to production issues
Apple is expected to launch iPhone 13 series along with Watch Series 7, AirPods 3 as well as a new iPad Mini this...
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1.1KCoronavirus
Mu: everything you need to know about ‘more vaccine-resistant’ variant of interest
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that it is keeping an eye on a novel coronavirus variant known as “Mu,” which...
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672linkedin
After the Twitter fleets, LinkedIn gives up on its Stories feature
After Twitter, which gave up its fleets on August 3rd, it is LinkedIn turn which said Tuesday that its ephemeral Stories feature...
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1.1KAutomotive
Shell plans to install 50,000 electric vehicle charging points by 2025
Shell, a Dutch oil company, announced plans on Wednesday to install up to 50,000 on-street electric charging points in the United Kingdom...
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922China
China will be our main partner in rebuilding Afghanistan: Taliban
With the help of China, the Taliban will fight for an economic comeback in Afghanistan. According to Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, Afghanistan’s economic future...
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3.0KCricket
South Africa legend Dale Steyn announces retirement from all forms of cricket
Dale Steyn, the legendary South African fast bowler, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The 38-year-old grabbed 439 wickets...
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979Automotive
Al-Haj Proton announces good news about car deliveries
Following a decrease in the COVID-19 infection rate in Malaysia, Proton’s production and sales operations have been restarted. As a result of...
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2.8KCristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo completes return to Manchester United after 12 years
Cristiano Ronaldo completed his return to Manchester United on Tuesday after 12 years, saying the club always had “a special place in my heart.” The...
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776Featured
Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Geelani laid to eternal rest amid strict curfew
Indian authorities cracked down on public movement and imposed a near-total communications blackout in the occupied Kashmir on Thursday after the death...
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1.0KChina
China bans kids from playing online games Monday through Thursday
From Monday to Thursday, the government of China has banned minors from playing online games, citing concerns that children would become addicted...
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955Business
New investment options opened up for overseas Pakistanis through RDA
The country’s central bank has given overseas Pakistanis a variety of new investment choices in Pakistan, including public and unlisted enterprises, mutual...
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898Islamabad High Court
Only 1 percent of users have been misusing TikTok, IHC points out to PTA
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) is convinced that the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) imposed a ban on TikTok without good reason. The court underscored...
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804Coronavirus
Pakistan to discuss Covid testing mechanism with United Kingdom
In order to get Pakistan off the UK’s travel red list, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr Faisal Sultan will...
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1.1KFATF
FATF conditions: Realtors to share credentials of buyers, sellers with FBR
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has instructed realtors and builders to exchange the details of potential buyers and sellers of properties...
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1.3KAutomotive
Petrol Price in Pakistan reduced by Rs 1.50 per litre
The Finance Division stated on Tuesday that the price of petrol in Pakistan will be reduced by Rs 1.50 starting on Wednesday,...
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706Military
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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910iPhone
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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825Football
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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3.1KCricket
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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1.0KFeatured
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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879Coronavirus
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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994China
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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2.9KCricket
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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2.8KChampions 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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854messaging 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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756International
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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2.8KChelsea
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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1.1KIMF
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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767covid-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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887International
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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912Featured
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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1.0KCryptocurrency
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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815covid-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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3.3KCricket
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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748International
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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755ISPR
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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2.8KFootball
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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831Coronavirus
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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1.0KBusiness
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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928Europe
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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2.7KCricket
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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2.8KCricket
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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914cyber 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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1.5KAutomotive
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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978Prime 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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1.2KBusiness
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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876Coronavirus
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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883Automotive
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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2.6KRafael 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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898Entertainment
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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908Cyberattack
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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715Encryption
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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2.7KCricket
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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784Cryptocurrency
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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2.7KCricket
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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747internet
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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2.7KAutomotive
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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872election
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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870Coronavirus
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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2.6KCricket
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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697Instagram
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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955Featured
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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981International
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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1.1KInternational
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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689International
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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937Canada
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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929Featured
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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867Business
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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940Pakistan
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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1.4KDiamonds
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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766Climate 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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982Entertainment
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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713cruise 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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793International
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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1.0KSmartphone
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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667covid-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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721International
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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2.8KSports
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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682Corruption
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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863Cryptocurrency
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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722International
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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2.7KFootball
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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806International
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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2.3KCricket
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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760International
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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1.4KAutomotive
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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2.3KIndia
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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782International
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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808Child 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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2.7KCricket
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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696covid-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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877Science
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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661China
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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770Samsung
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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1.1KEtihad 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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922China
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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2.9KCricket
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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916Coronavirus
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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2.3KFootball
Messi leaves Barcelona due to ‘financial, structural obstacles’
Despite the fact that the two parties had reached an agreement on a new contract, Lionel Messi will leave Barcelona, the La...
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621covid-19
Pakistan to receive $2.8 billion from IMF for coronavirus fight
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the provision of new funding to its member nations, including Pakistan, to assist them in...
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909International
28 prisoners released by Saudi Arabia reaches Pakistan
The Saudi government has released 28 more Pakistani prisoners who had been languishing in the jails of Saudi Arabia for petty crimes...
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648covid-19
Pakistan slams UK for keeping country on travel red list
British MPs and citizens have slammed the UK government for keeping Pakistan on its red list of countries at the latest coronavirus travel update...
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924IIOJK
India’s 2019 revocation of article 370, subsequent Pakistani efforts
On August 5, 2019, India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) abolished Article 370 of the constitution, robbing occupied Kashmir of its special status. The...
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837Nawaz Sharif
Nawaz Sharif’s plea for visa extension denied by British authorities
The British authorities have turned down former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s request for a visit visa extension, according to reports released on...
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713IIOJK
Youm-e-Istehsal: PM Imran, COAS Bajwa call out India for ‘2 years of oppression’ in IOK
Pakistan observed Youm-e-Istehsal on Thursday to express solidarity with the oppressed Kashmiri people – marking two years of the military siege in Indian...
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2.8KFeatured
Tokyo Olympics: Arshad Nadeem qualifies for final javelin throw competition
Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan made history on Wednesday by qualifying for the final of the Tokyo Olympics javelin throw competition. Arshad Nadeem is...
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984Coronavirus
Covid-19: Combining AstraZeneca and mRNA vaccines is effective
Denmark’s State Serum Institute said that combining AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine with a second dosage from either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna’s mRNA vaccine gives “excellent...
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825International
Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates have officially divorced
After 27 years of marriage, Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates filed for divorce on May 3rd. Three months later, a judge...
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2.0KAutomotive
Pak Suzuki motorcycle prices increased yet again
Suzuki Pakistan has notified an increase in its motorcycle prices in Pakistan by Rs 5,000 for all models, including GD-110 S, GS-150,...
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747Elon Musk
Elon Musk sides with Epic Games in Apple dispute
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, expressed his support for Epic Games, the developers of “Fortnite,” which has challenged Apple’s App Store...
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960LNG
OGRA raises LNG price for SNGPL consumers by 5.59%
Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Monday raised price of LNG by up to 5.36% for SSGC consumers and for SNGPL consumers...
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Google
Google officially confirmed Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro with custom Tensor SoC
Google has confirmed the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, as well as providing an early look at the devices and highlighting...
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688election
Qatar approves electoral law for first legislative polls
Qatar has approved electoral law for the Gulf Arab state’s first legislative election, which would see Qataris elect two-thirds of the advisory...
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2.3KCricket
ICC dismisses India’s plea against Kashmir Premier League
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has stated that the Kashmir Premier League (KPL) does not fall under its authority because it is...
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660International
Taliban tell President Ghani ‘his time is up’
President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan was warned by the Taliban that his time had “run out” and that his “war pronouncements, allegations,...
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819CPEC
Khalid Mansoor appointed SAPM on CPEC affairs as Asim Bajwa resigns
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday appointed Khalid Mansoor as his special assistant on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor affairs after the resignation of...
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2.3KCricket
Pak vs WI: Pakistan win rain-affected T20 series 1-0 against West Indies
Pakistan has won a weather-affected T20 series against the West Indies, as the fourth and final match at Guyana’s Providence Stadium was...
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1.4KDigital Pakistan
Google, Kantar research highlights digital revolution overtaking Pakistan
According to a survey, Pakistan is undergoing a digital revolution and the majority of its residents are eager to accept it. More...
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1.5KAutomotive
Toyota, Suzuki set new records for most car sales in Pakistan
Leading auto manufacturers in Pakistan, Toyota and Suzuki have posted record monthly sales of vehicles in the month of July. Pak Suzuki...
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2.4KCricket
Pak vs WI: Wary of rain, Pakistan and West Indies to clash in 4th T20I today
Pakistan and West Indies will be praying the rain doesn’t play spoiler yet again as the two sides clash in the final...
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837messaging app
Telegram adds video calls with up to 1000 viewers and video playback speed
Telegram has added group video calls to up to 1000 viewers. Telegram, a popular messaging service, has added new features to its...
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659Google
Tech giants post second-quarter profits of over $50 billion
Tech giants Apple, Microsoft, and Alphabet, the parent company of Google, posted combined profits of more than $50 billion in the April-June quarter. ...
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762International
Russia blames International Space Station incident on software failure
Russia stated on Friday that a software fault was to blame for a mishap that briefly sent the International Space Station (ISS)...
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1.0KCryptocurrency
What Makes Cryptocurrency Go Up or Down?
Investors around the world are usually curious about what drives any asset, such as fixed income, equities, or commodities, as well as...
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758covid-19
Saudi Arabia threatens SR500,000 fine for visits to COVID-19 red list countries
Saudi Arabia has decided to slap a fine of SR500,000 on passengers and operators who fail to declare visits to the Kingdom’s...
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1.2KFacebook
‘Metaverse’: the next internet revolution?
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently announced that his social network is readying itself to become “a Metaverse company”. Which begs the question; what...
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860Climate Change
Saudi Arabia invites PM Imran to Middle East climate summit
Saudi Arabia welcomed Prime Minister Imran Khan to the next Middle East Green Initiative Summit in October on Friday. The invitation was...
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772E-Commerce
Facebook introduces Marketplace for Pakistani entrepreneurs
After social media giant Facebook announced its customer-to-customer Marketplace service, which would allow users to buy and sell things, a new chapter...
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813China
New Covid cases found in 18 provinces, 27 cities in China, the worst in months
At least 27 cities in 18 provinces in China have sounded alarm about COVID-19 as more than 300 domestic cases were detected...
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882Business
FPCCI holds training session for using Amazon platform
According to a statement released on Wednesday, the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) organized an education campaign to...
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857Fire
Raging forest fires sweep through several parts of Turkey
Two more fatalities were confirmed on Saturday bringing the total number to six as Turkey reels from the devastation wreaked by the...
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2.3KAutomotive
Pakistan new fuel prices for August 2021
Dr Shahbaz Gill, the Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Political Affairs, stated on Friday that the fuel prices would be hiked by...
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949Samsung
Razak Dawood clarifies after reports claim Samsung refusing to come to Pakistan
Abdul Razak Dawood, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Commerce, has denied a recent media report about Samsung impending presence in Pakistan’s...
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993Business
Pakistan could overtake India in trade with China in eight years
Even though Pakistan’s trade volume with China was barely one-fifth of India’s in 2020, a Pakistan ambassador predicted that Pakistan might surpass...
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946Pegasus
PTA says WhatsApp was involved in Pegasus spyware scandal
According to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), WhatsApp played a major role in what Israeli surveillance firm ‘NSO Group’ did with its...
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767Pakistan
Shehbaz Sharif threatens to step down as PML-N president after AJK setback
According to local media reports, PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif has threatened to resign from the party leadership after his election strategy for...
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2.4KSports
Six out of ten Pakistani athletes eliminated from Tokyo Olympics
Six of the ten Pakistani athletes who were selected to represent the country at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were eliminated before winning...
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805mountaineering
Difficult to retrieve bodies of Ali Sadpara, others from K2 right now
The bodies of his father and Jon Snorri are on a very ‘difficult’ and deadly slope of the mountain, according to Sajid...
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1.4KAutomotive
‘New’ 6th generation Honda City launched with price starting from Rs 2,599,000
Honda Atlas Cars Limited (HACL) has officially launched the 6th generation City in Pakistan, making the subcompact sedan category in Pakistan significantly...
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928Business
China has not banned rice imports from Pakistan, clarifies Commerce Ministry
China has not imposed any restrictions on rice shipments from Pakistan, according to the Ministry of Commerce. In a statement, the ministry...
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1.2KAutomotive
Following Honda, Yamaha also hiked bike prices
Yamaha has raised its bike prices in response to a price increased by rival Honda Atlas. The increased prices will go into effect on July...
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902Emirates Airlines
Emirates extends suspension on flights from Pakistan till August 7
UAE national carrier Emirates has again extended flight suspension from Pakistan and other South Asian countries till August 7. Emirates, in its...
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769International
Riyadh wants to strengthen its bilateral ties with Islamabad: Saudi foreign minister
Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud stated that Riyadh wants to improve relations with Pakistan. The Saudi minister, speaking...
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805International
‘US really messed it up’: PM Imran on Afghanistan situation
Prime Minister Imran Khan has remarked that the US “seriously messed it up in Afghanistan,” questioning the US motive for invading the...
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2.4KOlympics
‘National Hero’ weightlifter Talha Talib gets reward
Pakistani weighlifter Talha Talib, who fell just two kilograms short of history at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, starts receiving the rewards on...
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993covid-19
Umrah resumes from August 10 but Pakistanis not allowed
Following the success of Hajj 2021, Saudi Arabia has confirmed the reopening of Umrah to overseas pilgrims beginning on the 1st Muharram...
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2.4KAutomotive
New Toyota Aqua launched with impressive fuel average
Toyota Aqua launched globally in last week. The newly launched Aqua is a second generation car. One of the main aspect of the Toyota Aqua is...
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2.5KCricket
Shahid Afridi set to feature in Nepal’s Everest Premier League
Former Pakistani captain Shahid Afridi is set to play for Kathmandu Kings XI (KKXI) in Nepal’s Everest Premier League (EPL), which will...
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1.0KCoronavirus
Karachi man arrested on charges of ‘illegal’ Covid vaccination
A man from Karachi has been detained for unlawfully distributing Covid-19 vaccine dosages and giving illegal home vaccination services. The guy identified...
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1.0KCryptocurrency
Bitcoin cryptocurrency price rises for 8th day, returns to $40,000 mark
A continuing recovery in Bitcoin has put the largest cryptocurrency on course for its longest winning streak this year. Bitcoin was trading...
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810DIRBS
Mobile phones import surge 50% to $2.065 billion in FY21
According to figures from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), mobile phones import reached $2.065 billion in 2020-21, up from $1.369 billion...
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993Gilgit Baltistan
PIA launches largest flight operation for northern areas
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has inaugurated the country’s biggest flight operation to the northern areas, after worldwide travel limitations imposed by Covid-19...
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1.2KFeatured
Record number of vehicles stuck in traffic jam enroute to Kaghan Valley
During Eidul Azha, about 700,000 tourist vehicles reached the Kaghan Valley in the district of Mansehra in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, causing enormous road blockades and traffic jams. ...
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1.2KMount Everest
Pakistani climber Shehroze Kashif becomes youngest to summit 2 world’s tallest mountains
Shehroze Kashif, a 19-year-old Pakistani climber, conquered K2 today, becoming the world’s youngest person to summit the two highest summits. At 8:10 a.m....
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1.3KDubai
Dubai creates artificial rain to overcome hot weather with cloud seeding
Government of United Arab Emirates has generated artificial rain using with cloud seeding to combat the extremely hot weather in Dubai. Drones...
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885election
PTI set to form next AJK govt after clinching most seats
According to unofficial results released on Monday, Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) appeared as the single-largest party after winning at...
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965internet
Japan breaks internet speed record with a 319Tbps data transfer
Scientists from Japan’s National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) have broken the internet speed record by transferring data at 319...
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1.7KAutomotive
Honda increases motorcycle prices in Pakistan, YET AGAIN!
Atlas Honda has increased motorcycle prices by up to Rs 5,000. The top-of-the-chain CB150F SE now costs Rs 264,500 after a price...
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1.1KCancer
China approves AstraZeneca drug Imfinzi for small cell lung cancer
AstraZeneca’s medicine Imfinzi has been approved in China to treat an aggressive type of lung cancer in adults, the firm announced on...
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718Copyright
Google fined $592 million in dispute with French publishers
Google was fined 500 million euros ($592 million) by France’s competition regulator on Tuesday for failing to negotiate in good faith with French...
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1.5KBusiness
Pakistani rupee weakens against US dollar in interbank market, closes at 162.32
According to data, the Pakistani rupee lost another 0.52% to close at 162.32 against the US Dollar in the interbank market on Friday,...
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769India
India, Israel behind hybrid war on Pakistan
Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, Pakistan’s interior minister, claimed that India and Israel were behind the continuing hybrid war against Pakistan, which had only...
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1.5KAutomotive
Proton reduces prices of sedan Saga and SUV X70
Malaysian company Proton has reduced car prices of its 1270cc sedan Saga and 1500cc turbocharged X70 crossover SUV following reduction in duty...
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696India
WhatsApp blocks 2 million accounts in the fight against hoaxes in India
In May and June, WhatsApp stated it blocked over two million accounts in India for misusing its services, which is the largest...
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689PTA
TikTok blocked in Pakistan, Yet Again
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority announced Wednesday that ByteDance’s video-sharing platform TikTok has been blocked once again in the country due to “inappropriate content.” The telecom regulator...
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799Coronavirus
Vaccine misinformation on social media draws criticism from Joe Biden
United States President President Joe Biden stated on Friday that Covid-19 vaccine misinformation on social media is “killing people,” and the White...
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918Cyberattack
iOS Zero-Day Lets SolarWinds Hackers Compromise Fully Updated iPhones
Hackers behind last year’s SolarWinds supply chain attack recently exploited an iOS vulnerability, putting millions of fully updated iPhones in jeopardy. The...
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868Smartphone
Vivo S10 Series launched with 44MP selfie and 108MP back cameras
Vivo has unveiled the all-new S10 series, which includes the S10 and S10 Pro models in the Chinese market. Under all that...
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1.2KTechnology
TikTok rival YouTube Shorts now launched in Pakistan
YouTube Shorts are now available to creators all over the world, including in Pakistan. According to a Google alert, “We’re now expanding...
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2.4KCricket
Pakistan to face India in T20 World Cup group stage
Pakistan and India have been drawn in the same group for the T20 World Cup, which will be hosted in the UAE...
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2.7Kesports
MOU signed with Garena for Season 2 of Free Fire Pakistan League 2021 (FFPL 2)
Government has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Singaporean game company Garena and BIGO to host a Season 2 of Free...
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2.0KAutomotive
Price of Pakistan’s first Jolta electric bike revealed
Prime Minister Imran Khan unveiled Pakistan’s first locally built electric bike (E-Bike) last week and now the price of the bike has now been...
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942Hack
PM Imran Khan was potential target of Israeli-made Pegasus spyware program
Prime Minister Imran Khan was a potential target of the Israeli-made Pegasus spyware program by clients of the NSO Group cyberespionage firm, media reports claimed on Monday. On...
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897FATF
Jaishankar’s statement on FATF exposes ‘true colours’ of India: Pakistan
The Foreign Office (FO) slammed Indian minister’s statement on Monday, acknowledging that India had a part in keeping Pakistan on the Financial...
