Syeda Sadia Shahid

Electronic transactions: FBR to regulate online import and export of goods

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to regulate the buying and selling of goods including digital products through electronic transactions...

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40 percent Pakistanis refuse to get COVID-19 vaccine if it becomes available

Even in the current deadly condition due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Pakistan, at least 40 percent of Pakistanis seem to refuse...

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Sehat Kahani Tele-ICU connects 45 ICUs to critical care doctors across Pakistan

Pakistan’s leading social enterprise in health technology, Sehat Kahani successfully implemented its Tele-ICU software to date in 45 out of 60 target...

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Pak-China border via Khunjerab Pass opened for 10 days

The China-Pakistan border crossing at Khunjerab Pass has been opened to allow over two dozen stranded Pakistani containers to cross over between...

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Islamabad extends ban on gatherings and demonstrations for two months

The capital administration has extended ban on all kinds of gatherings of five or more people, processions and rallies and demonstrations at...

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PSDF, UNICEF sign accord for research on youth skills development, job placement

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) signed a partnership agreement for enhancing skills in youth....

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University of Sargodha Introduces PhD Program on Seerat-un-Nabi

The University of Sargodha (UOS) has become the first national institute to offer a PhD program on Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH). This was stated...

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Fashion

AirSial: The crew of new airline will be wearing Nomi Ansari

The celebrated fashion designer, Nomi Ansari, has announced his affiliation with AirSial and he has designed uniforms for the crew of the...

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Recharge Pakistan program launched to enhance climate resilience, water security

Ministry of Climate Change (MoCC), the Federal Flood Commission (FFC) under the Ministry of Water Resources, and WWF-Pakistan have launched a programme...

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International Mountain Day: Netizens cherish the tall and majestic Pakistan’s peaks

The International Mountain Day celebrated first time in 2003 is now celebrated every year on the 11th of December every year, this...

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‘Children biggest victims of Covid-19 pandemic’

The second wave of COVID-19 pandemic has become a threat for children as the virus has a profound impact on children’s well-being,...

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Global consortium and China interested in investing $8 billion in Ravi City project

Chinese companies and a global investment consortium are keen to invest $8 billion in the Ravi City project in Lahore, says PM...

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ADB reports economic recovery in Pakistan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has said that the economy of Pakistan was on the path of recovery, economic activity in South...

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Capital’s Marghazar Zoo to be converted into wildlife conservation center

Islamabad: Marghazar Zoo is going to be converted into a world-class wildlife conservation center, announced SAPM Malik Amin Aslam. On Wednesday, Special...

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Sports

Many felt that a woman cannot talk about sports: Zainab Abbas at TEDx Talk

The show was titled “The missing sportsmanship in sports,” sports presenter Zainab Abbas talk was a part of Fearless, a virtual event...

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Aga Khan Agency for Habitat wins World Habitat Awards Gold Award

Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) won the World Habitat Awards 2020 Gold Award for the integration of indigenous knowledge and technologies...

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90 percent of poor to remain deprive of coronavirus vaccine, says Oxfam

Nearly 70 poor countries will only be able to vaccinate one in ten people against COVID-19 next year unless urgent action is...

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Engin Altan Duzyatan aka Ertugrul ready to work in Pakistani dramas

Turkish actor Engin Altan Duzyatan, who reportedly landed in Pakistan upon invitation of a private business company on Thursday addressed Pakistanis in...

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Pakistan leads 165 countries in developing quality of ISO HR standards

Pakistan has been leading one of the technical committees of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) that is tasked to devise the...

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Shahveer Jafry and photographers in spat over engagement pics, videos

Pakistani-Canadian vlogger Shahveer Jafry and fashion designer Ayesha Beig wedding ceremony took over social media by storm with people drooling over the...

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Pakistan building Mohmand, Bhasha dams after 50 years, says PM Imran Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan announced that the country will soon have two new big dams Mohmand, Bhasha, five decades after the construction...

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Sindh cabinet approves Rs 4 billion compensation package for rain-hit people

The Sindh cabinet has approved a compensation package of Rs 4.021 billion for the monsoon rain-affected people of the province. On Wednesday,...

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Sajal Aly reveals why she and Ahad want to keep their lives private

In a recent interview, Sajal Aly spoke about her relationship with Ahad Raza Mir and their social media presence among other things....

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Second Covid-19 wave may become deadlier with virus mutation

The first wave of novel coronavirus was lethal but the current second COVID-19 wave is even deadlier owing to the virus mutation,...

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Pakistan monthly exports to China witness 30% increase in November

Monthly exports of Pakistan to China witnessed an increase of 30 percent year-on-year in November 2020, improving the trade balance between both...

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Pakistan to remain on UK trade preference list after Brexit

Pakistan would continue to benefit from the UK’s trade preferences scheme at par with the EU GSP Plus facility after the Brexit....

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Haier Pakistan sets record by producing 5 lakh refrigerators in 2020

Haier Pakistan has set a record of manufacturing 5 lakh refrigerators this year, according to a press release released by the company....

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Pakistan records highest-ever monthly exports of $437 million to United States

Exports of Pakistan to the United States hit a record high of $437 million in the month of November crossing the $400-million...

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Punjab govt approves establishment of five cement plants worth 200 billion

Five cement plants are going to be established in Punjab with a potential investment of around Rs 200 billion after the approval...

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Pakistan proposes transit trade agreements among CAREC states

Pakistan has suggested transit trade agreements among the member countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC), leading to a regional...

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Engin Altan Duzyatan aka Ertugrul lands in Pakistan on short visit

Leading Turkish actor Engin Altan Duzyatan, who portrays titular role in historical drama series Dirilis: Ertugrul has reportedly arrived in Pakistan at the invitation of a...

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PM Imran inaugurates AirSial as Pakistan third private airline

Prime Minister Imran Khan has inaugurated and introduced AirSial, the third private airline of Pakistan, Sialkot’s business community will operate it. On...

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Sports

Punjab’s first ever baseball stadium to be established in Lahore soon

Punjab to have a baseball stadium soon in Lahore as allocation of space for the stadium has been assured by Punjab Sports...

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HEC to Take Special Measures to Facilitate Differently-abled Students

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has decided to take special measures to facilitate the differently-abled students in every way. As per the...

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Post-COVID-19, CPEC will become trade hub, says FO

Foreign Office (FO) in a statement said that after the coronavirus pandemic is brought under control, the CPEC would blossom into a...

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4 Pakistanis make it to Forbes 30 under 30 for North America

Four Pakistanis have made it to the list of Forbes 30 Under 30 list for North America by using their talent and...

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Mawra Hocane almost quit acting, left Pakistan post social media hate

The delicate and famous actress Mawra Hocane has revealed her disheartened experience on social media that she once decided to quit acting...

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Automotive

Pakistan vows to shift to 30 percent electric vehicles by 2030

At least 30 percent of vehicles in Pakistan would be powered by electric motors and batteries by 2030, Pakistan informed the international...

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Pakistan is drifting away from science: Noam Chomsky

In a virtual meeting held with Habib University’s 6th Yohsin Lecture: “A Conversation with NOAM CHOMSKY”, the Linguist lamented that Pakistan was...

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Diabetes patients more vulnerable to COVID-19, American Diabetes Association

American Scientists have discovered individuals with type 1 and type 2 diabetes infected with COVID-19 are three times more likely to have...

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Punjab govt to facilitate ICCI in opening industrial estate

Punjab Government is going to extend all possible cooperation and facilitation to the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) in its...

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Technology

PSEB to set up 40 technology parks across country to establish IT infrastructure

Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) to set up 40 software technology parks in next phase in different cities across the country including...

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PM Imran presents 10-point plan at UNGA to avert economic crisis

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday announced a 10-point plan to avert the economic collapse in developing countries due to the Covid-19....

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Maya Ali, Emmad Irfani feel ‘blessed’ to be working in ABG with Shoaib Mansoor

On Thursday, Maya Ali has shared a candid picture of herself with Shoaib Mansoor, marking the beginning of their venture together, ABG,...

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Mujahid Taj Din Naan Bakers in Lahore was set up in pre-partition Pakistan

In the narrow, congested lanes of the main Mozang bazaar of Lahore, Mujahid Taj Din Naan Bakers exist. Sikandar-i-Azam, the owner of...

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Gujranwala To Get First Expo Centre, Special Economic Zone

A special economic zone (SEZ) and an expo centre is going to be established in Gujranwala, said Provincial Minister for Industries and...

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Hamza Ali Abbasi, PM Imran Khan talk journey to Islam and family values

Actor Hamza Ali Abbasi, in the hour-long interview with the Prime Miniter of Pakistan Imran Khan, discussed some societal issues and politics,...

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ATSE recognizes Pakistani scientist Shazia Sadiq for her STEM research

The Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE) has recognized Pakistani computer scientist, Shazia Sadiq, for her innovative STEM research Shazia Sadiq,...

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Water crisis to ease in Rawalpindi, Islamabad next year

The possibility of water shortage in Rawalpindi and Islamabad has been ruled out in 2021 as Rawal Dam, Khanpur Dam, and Simly...

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John Snorri, Ali and Sajid Sadpara at K2 base camp for first winter ascent in history

John Snorri, Muhammad Ali Sadpara and Sajid Ali Sadpara are already at K2 base camp to begin their winter expedition to summit the world’s second-highest...

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‘It’s definitely daunting’: Natasha Noorani talks about new found fame

Natasha Noorani is known among Pakistan’s music circles as one of the co-directors of one of Pakistan’s key music festivals, Lahore Music...

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Pakistan Surpasses India With Higher Investment Commitments in H1 2020

Pakistan is now one of the top five countries in the world with the most investment commitments in the first half of...

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Kashmir’s first female rapper, Mehak Ashraf is making waves with her talent

Mehak Ashraf from Indian occupied Kashmir comes across as a young girl from Srinagar who is a super talented rapper and believes that...

2020 on course to be one of three hottest years ever recorded: UN

The year 2020 has been declared one of the three hottest ever recorded, even could top the record set in 2016, the...

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Technology

TikTok reportedly testing longer three-minute videos

In a bid to take on YouTube, Chinese short-video making platform TikTok is reportedly planning to allow its users longer, three-minute videos....

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Pakistan to establish infectious disease control centre modeled after US CDC

Preparations have been in an advanced stage to build an infectious disease centre in Pakistan similar to the Atlanta-based national public health...

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Pakistan records over 3,000 coronavirus cases for 3rd day

Coronavirus cases in Pakistan surged by 3,119 in the past 24 hours, the third day that the number of daily infections increased...

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Pakistan to build railway line connecting Chaman and Spin Boldak in Afghanistan

In a great development by the Railways department the railway minister told reporters in Quetta that Pakistan plans to construct a rail...

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KP introduces rapid antigen test for diagnosis of covid in remote districts

The health department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has introduced a new antigen detection rapid test (Ag-RDT) in its covid-19 testing policy to...

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Make up has nothing to do with gender: Hania Aamir

Popular actor and social media star Hania Aamir recently spoke up about the online targeting of individuals of various sexual orientations on...

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SBP report shows digital banking fast replacing conventional transactions

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday released its Quarterly Payment System Review for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2020-21,...

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3 Pakistani companies make it to Forbes Asia’s 200 Best Under A Billion

Three Pakistani companies Systems Limited, Feroze1888 Mills and Searle Pakistan made it to the Forbes ‘Asia’s Best Under A Billion 2020’ list....

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Pakistan, China finalize Gwadar projects for upcoming JCC

The 5th meeting of Pakistan China Joint Working Group (JWG) on Gwadar has finalized deliverable projects which would be placed before the...

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Rubya Chaudhry reveals details of divorce from musician Mekaal Hassan

Model and actress Rubya Chaudhry shared her traumatic story in a recent Instagram post dedicated to her 2016 divorce from music maestro...

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DRAP launches online application system for pharma manufacturers

Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has launched the Pakistan Integrated Regulatory Information Management System (Pirims) – an innovative online application platform...

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PM Imran Khan launches Ehsaas Kafaalat Policy for Special Persons

Prime Minister Imran Khan has launched the Ehsaas Kafaalat Policy for Special Persons that would be beneficial for families of two million...

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Cannabis plant extract could protect against COVID-19

Researchers in Canada have conducted a study suggesting that novel Cannabis sativa significantly downregulated Covid-19 inflammation levels. The researchers have been developing and testing...

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Sri lanka increases regulatory duty on Kinnow import from Pakistan

Pakistani fruit exporters are facing turmoil as the Sri Lankan government has increased the regulatory duty on the import of Kinnow from...

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UN seeks $35bn to help vulnerable, including $285m for Pakistan

On Tuesday, United Nations launched a $35 billion global appeal to help more than 235 million vulnerable people in 2021 including 10.5...

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Launch of four-year BS program ordered in all KP colleges

Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has ordered to launch four-year BS program in all colleges of the province along with the decision...

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Technology

Two Chinese phonemakers to set up manufacturing plant in Pakistan

Federal Minister for Industries Hammad Azhar on Wednesday announced that the Chinese smartphone company Vivo has decided to establish a manufacturing plant...

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FBR exceeds tax target by Rs 16 billion from July to November

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) exceeded its tax collection target by Rs 16 billion for a period from July to November...

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Covid-19: 70 areas in nine Punjab cities put under smart lockdown

According to a notification by Punjab Primary & Secondary Health Care Department (PP&SHD), a smart lockdown has imposed in 70 areas of...

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Sajal Aly receives love from fans and fellow stars after winning DIAFA award

Leading Pakistani actress Sajal Aly was awarded for her contribution to film and television by the Distinctive International Arab Festivals Awards (DIAFA)....

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‘Dirilis: Ertugrul’ makers to collaborate with Humayun Saeed, Adnan Siddiqui

Pakistani stars Adnan Siddiqui and Humayun Saeed have signed a deal with Dirilis: Ertugrul producer to boost the entertainment industry of both...

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How Flea markets can drive most COVID-19 spread

Landa bazars (Flea markets) have become a big threat as articles being sold in Pakistan are imported from highly hit Covid-19 countries....

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Sarmad Khoosat’s Zindagi Tamasha is Pakistan’s entry to Oscars

The Pakistan Academy Selection Committee has selected Sarmad Khoosat’s film Zindagi Tamasha as Pakistan’s official entry to the 93rd Oscars. According to...

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Mariyam Nafees shares what it’s like to have coronavirus

It has been four days since the Diyar-e-Dil actor, Mariyam Nafees, tested positive for coronavirus and she has shared what it is been like...

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‘Pakistan has the highest rate of breast cancer in Asia’

One in every ten Pakistani women could develop breast cancer in their lifetime, 90,000 women are diagnosed with this deadly disease every...

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3 development projects costing Rs 91.94 million inaugurated in Buner

Three different development projects costing Rs 91.94 million in Buner were inaugurated on Sunday that includes the Dagar Playground which would provide...

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OIC reaffirms support for Kashmiris, asks India to rescind IIOJK annexation

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has once again reaffirmed its “strong and unequivocal support” for Kashmiris and condemned India’s illegal action...

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Pakistan allocates $150 million for Covid vaccine

Pakistan is keenly looking at the affairs related to the coronavirus vaccine and the government has reserved $150 million for the purchase...

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CAT Footwear Pakistan: The brand that gained the most in 2020

CAT Footwear has sneaked into the game with their bold and nostalgic overbuilt design called the Intruder. This footwear is a new...

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Finance Ministry’s Monthly Outlook Report Indicates Strong Economic Recovery

The Ministry of Finance in its Monthly Economic Update & Outlook (November 2020) report issued on Friday presented a strong economic recovery...

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Jibran Nasir warns users after his WhatsApp account got hacked

Pakistani politician and civil rights activist Jibran Nasir shared his scary experience of how his WhatsApp got hacked and has warned social...

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PPPA and ADB are collaborating in the health sector

The Punjab Public Private Partnership Authority (PPPA) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in...

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Peshawar’s Covid-19 positivity rate highest in the country, NCOC

The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) declared Peshawar with the highest positivity rate of COVID-19 as the region has the highest...

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Human trials to begin of ‘PD1-Vaxx’, the new experimental cancer vaccine

In early November, a new therapeutic cancer vaccine, PD1-Vaxx, developed by scientists of Ohio State University, was approved by the US Food...

260

Sports

Sania Mirza, inspired by Serena Williams, pays tribute to career oriented mothers

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza in her tribute to Serena Williams shared a heartfelt note to all the mothers who are trying to...

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KP to Open Up Eight New ‘Eco-Friendly’ Tourist Zones to Promote Tourism

KP Culture and Tourism Authority has approved the creation of eight new ‘eco-friendly’ tourist zones to promote tourism in the province. According...

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Netizens not happy with Yasir Hussain, Anwar Maqsood’s latest talk show

One of the most famous comedy shows of Anwar Maqsood ‘Loose Talk’ was discontinued after the death of legend Moin Akhtar but...

451

Muslim supermodel Halima Aden quits runway shows over religious beliefs

The 23-year-old, Halima Aden, the Somali-American model who shot to fame as the first woman competitor in the Miss Minnesota USA Pageant...

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Five teachers from Haripur University ranked among world’s top 2% scientists

Stanford University, USA, compiled a list of the world’s top scientists in which five faculty members of the University of Haripur (UoH)...

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Karachi: More than 100 projects for Rs1.1trn finalised under KTP

More than 100 projects had been planned under the Karachi Transformation Plan (KTP) on which over Rs 1.1 trillion would be spent....

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Govt to hike power, gas tariffs in phases

The federal government has announced that it will have to hike the power and gas tariffs in the country in a phased...

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No quick end to economic damage after Covid-19 vaccine: UNCTAD

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warned of a viable Covid-19 vaccine will not contain economic damage. According to the...

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Bank Alfalah introduces PM’s Roshan Digital Account for expats in Dubai

Chairman of Bank Alfalah, introduced the Roshan Digital Account in Dubai, an initiative of the Government of Pakistan and State Bank of...

Cabinet committee approves ‘historic’ anti-rape ordinance

The federal government on Thursday got anti-rape ordinance passed from the Cabinet Committee on Disposal of Legislative Cases (CCLC) to curb rape...

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Sindh decides to develop 220 islands into tourist spots

Sindh Coastal Development Authority (SCDA) has decided to develop 220 islands on the Sindh coast into tourist attraction spots. In the meeting,...

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Four Pakistani universities among 150 in QS Asia ranking 2021

Four Pakistani universities are among 150 best universities in Asia based on the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings: Asia 2021 report....

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Blessed Friday 2020 – Best Sales & Deals In Pakistan

A substitute for Black Friday, Blessed Friday 2020 in Pakistan is going to be celebrated on Friday, 27th November with the same ‘shopping’...

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NICVD introduces brain stent treatment to prevent paralysis after stroke

The National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) has introduced a new brain stent implantation treatment for the first time in Pakistan for...

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Italy Sets Up Textile Technology Center In Pakistan

The Italian textile machinery sector together with PISIE has opened a new technology training center in Faisalabad, Pakistan. This project intends to...

339

Traders end self-ban to resume onion export as prices drop 50pc

Traders have decided to end the self-ban and restart onion export from tomorrow, November 27, 2020, after prices stabilised in the country...

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Pakistan improves Trading across Borders rank due to TFA implementation

According to the World Trade Organization, Pakistan jumps 31 places on Trading across Borders rank due to improvement in Trade Facilitation Agreement...

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China’s Honglian hybrid rice achieves promising results in Pakistan

China’s Honglian hybrid rice harvested in eight demonstrative plots in Pakistan achieved remarkable results and the two countries’ professionals are confident in...

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Pakistan single day Covid-19 cases cross 3,000 for the first time since July

Pakistan has reported the highest single day Covid-19 cases since July, 3000 new virus infections have been diagnosed with 59 deaths in the last 24...

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Pakistan gives UN a dossier on Indian terrorism push in the country

Pakistan has handed over a dossier on India’s terror campaign to United Nations (UN) Secretary General, urging him to prevail on New...

National Intelligence Coordination Committee

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PM Khan approves setting up of the National Intelligence Coordination Committee

A new intelligence-sharing and coordinating committee has been set up under the name of National Intelligence Coordination Committee. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran...

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Pakistan Strategy Day: WEF holds Country Strategy Dialogue on Pakistan today

In a move to acknowledge Pakistan’s successful policies against Covid19, World Economic Forum (WEF) has organized a Country Strategy Dialogue (CSD) on...

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COVID-19 Vaccine Prices Revealed From Pfizer, Moderna, and AstraZeneca

As more Covid-19 vaccine trials wrap up, the prices from some top makers are also revealed and it is now becoming clear...

Mahira Khan for creativity, Sania Nishtar for knowledge feature in BBC 100 Women list

Actor Mahira Khan and SAPM Dr Sania Nishtar have made it to the list of British Broadcasting Corporation’s (BBC) 100 inspiring and influential women from...

Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine results show drug safe, 70% effective

AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine has shown, on average, 70% effectiveness, revealed a study conducted at the University of Oxford. On Monday, Pharmaceutical giant...

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HEC declares two-year degree programs after academic year 2018 illegal

HEC made a final announcement of not recognizing two-year bachelor degree programme, BA/BSc, undertaken after the 2018 academic year. The Higher Education...

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Pakistan sees highest Covid-19 positivity ratio of this season

Pakistan recorded the highest positivity ratio of the current season as COVID-19 positive cases are surging rapidly under the impact of the...

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State Bank keeps interest rate unchanged at 7 percent

The State Bank of Pakistan kept the main policy rate unchanged at 7 percent, a statement by the central bank said on...

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COVID-19: DUHS clinical trials of C-IVIG therapy show promising results

Clinical trials of Covid-19 intravenous immunoglobulin (C-IVIG), a therapy developed by DOW University of Health Sciences (DUHS) against coronavirus, showed promising results,...

238

Elon Musk overtakes Bill Gates to become world’s second richest person

Elon Musk has become the second richest person on the globe after toppling Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates owing to rise in Tesla...

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Shamoon Ismail concert at Karachi’s Avari Towers stopped midway

Shamoon Ismail concert organized by Salt Arts at Karachi’s Avari Towers was abruptly halted by police officials for allegedly violating social-distancing SOPs...

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Mohammad Ahmed opens up about being typecast as a ‘girl dad’ in TV shows

Actor Mohammad Ahmed who is well recognized across mainstream media channels in Pakistan recently opened up being typecast as a GIRL DAD...

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Most coronavirus cases spread from people with no symptoms, says US CDC

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed its new study and according to it most coronavirus infections are...

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WEF and PSDF Collaborate to Set Pakistan’s Future Skills Agenda

Top leaders from across the public and private sector gathered at a press conference organized by PSDF to discuss the future of...

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NUML teacher awarded distinction by Translators without Borders

Dr Jamil Asghar Jami, Director of Department of Translation and Interpretation at the National University of Modern Languages (Numl) has been awarded...

Pakistan to provide anti-COVID-19 vaccine free of cost

Pakistan has decided to arrange the anti-Covid-19 vaccination of all the Pakistanis free of cost, whatever it costs to the government. According...

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Govt decides to bifurcate Lahore into two districts

Lahore is going to be divided into two districts in order to manage the administrative and financial matters in a better way....

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Rs 600 billion package announced for development in south Balochistan

A package of Rs 600 billion for the development project in south Balochistan has been announced by the members of the federal...

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Mouthwash can kill COVID-19 in 30 seconds, lab tests reveal

Scientists have claimed that a UK mouthwash brand Dentyl which is made up of mint and cloves eradicated Covid-19 within 30 seconds. ...

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After ‘Ertugrul’, ‘Yunus Emre’ to air on PTV on the directives of PM Imran

PTI leader Faisal Javed Khan shared the news that Turkish drama Yunus Emre: Aşkin Yolculuğu to soon air on PTV on the...

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All educational institutions across Pakistan to close down from Nov 26 till Jan 10

All provincial ministers have mutually agreed for shutting down all educational institutions from 26th November till the 10th of January 2021 in...

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Bill in KP Assembly proposes 7-year jail for acid attack culprits

A draft bill has been tabled in the KP Assembly which proposes seven-year imprisonment for culprits involved in acid attacks. Member Provincial...

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Balochistan cabinet approves new sub-divisions for province

The Balochistan cabinet has decided to establish new administrative sub-divisions in the province due to its increasing population. The Balochistan cabinet meeting...

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FDA Authorizes Arthritis Drug Combo with Remdesivir for COVID-19

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the emergency use of Eli Lilly’s, a pharmaceutical company, arthritis drug – Baricitinib –...

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Balochistan PAC declares Saindak lease contract unconstitutional

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Balochistan Assembly has declared the lease contract of the Saindak Copper-Gold Project to be ‘unconstitutional’....

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Measles outbreaks likely in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

Major measles outbreaks will likely occur during 2021 as an unexpected consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. A research paper, published in a...

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India records 9 million Covid-19 cases; Delhi most affected

Total cases in India have passed 9 million, becoming the world’s second most affected country with the death rate crossing 133,500. It...

Sanam Saeed Speaks About Her Film ‘Ab Buss’ on Lahore Motorway Rape

The 35-year-old Pakistani actress, singer, and former model, Sanam Saeed, is the leading star in a short feature film ‘Ab Buss‘ that...

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Strategy is to promote industrialization, create wealth, jobs, says PM Imran

The government is working on the advancement of industrialization in Pakistan which is the way to generate jobs and create wealth and...

228

Amna Ilyas opens up about dealing with colourism and racist remarks from family

Model turned actress Amna Ilyas has always been vocal about colourism in Pakistan and on many occasions, the Baji actress expressed how...

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ECC approves $150 million to purchase Covid-19 vaccine

Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) approved $150 million technical supplementary grant to book covid-19 vaccine from international manufacturers. Adviser to Prime Minister on...

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Syra Yousuf and Sheheryar Munawar Sizzle in Latest Magazine Shoot

The bold and beautiful Syra Yousuf and Sheheryar Munawar OK Pakistan shoot has left many wondering if this is going to be...

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Actors were disciplined and punctual in our time: Bushra Ansari

Recently, the Aangan Terha actress Bushra Ansari took to social media to share her thoughts on actors of today and those from...

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World Food Program Chief Warns of Famine Within the Next Year

The Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Program, David Beasley has said that the world can face the worst famine...

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SECP approves launch of first peer-to-peer lending platform

Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has given approval to the launch of a peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform under the first...

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Stanford University Names World’s Top 2% Scientists, 243 Are From Pakistan

At least 243 scientists from Pakistan have figured among the top two percent scientists in a global list compiled by the prestigious...

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LDA prepares proposals for construction of Mall Road tunnel

The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has started their work on proposals for the construction of Mall Road tunnel that will help maintain...

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SBP forecasts up to 2.5pc GDP growth in current fiscal year

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has improved its growth outlook for the country, predicting that the national GDP will grow between...

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ADB reaffirms support for development agenda, COVID-19 response

Asian Development Bank (ADB) has made sure of its support for the development efforts and to tackle the Covid-19 in Pakistan. In...

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PIEDMC decides to handover industrial plots to entrepreneurs

Industrial entrepreneurs are going to be allocated possession of plots on a preferential basis in all the economic zones established by PIEDMC...

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Bank Alfalah Recognized as a Market Maker by PSX

Bank Alfalah has now become the country’s first commercial bank designated as a Market Maker for Debt Securities at the Pakistan Stock...

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Automotive

Honda Atlas Reports Massive Profit Growth of 29%

In the quarter ended on 30th September 2020, the profit of Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) jumped 29% to Rs 657 million. Earnings...

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Islamabad sees highest positivity rate since Covid-19 outbreak

The highest coronavirus positivity rate in Islamabad has been recorded on Tuesday since the outbreak in March, the rate has reached 11.78....

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Fashion

Bonanza Satrangi migrates eCommerce from Magento to Shopify

After running its eCommerce operations on a Magento platform for nearly two years, Bonanza Satrangi has completed a migration to Shopify Plus...

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Pakistan to restore ancestral homes of Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor into museums

The ancestral homes of Bollywood legends Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar in the northwestern city Peshawar had been said to be sold...

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Shamoon Abbasi joins PTI to revive Pakistani cinema

In a recent interview with Dawn, Italian-born Pakistani actor, director and screenwriter Shamoon Abbasi talked about his decision of joining Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf...

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Sonya Hussyn Says Actors Are Judged By Instagram Followers Not Acting Skills

Actress Sonya Hussyn in her recent interview has highlighted people’s mentality saying that a good artist is not judged by his talent...

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Item numbers are not art, they’re nonsense: Hamza Ali Abbasi

Hamza Ali Abbasi is well known for his bold statements and voicing his thoughts on sexual harassment, abusiveness, and societal issues. He...

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Govt suspends political gatherings as second wave gains momentum

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday announced a temporary ban on political rallies and big gatherings to prevent the surging second wave...

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PM Imran proposes electoral reforms to ensure credible polls

Prime Minister Imran Khan addressed the nation on important electoral reforms in a televised speech on Tuesday in a bid to ensure...

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ECC approves Rs 38 billion supplementary grants for security

Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved four major supplementary grants totaling Rs 38 billion for security expenditures. The meeting...

Pakistan’s textile hub revives as 50,000 shut power looms become operational

Faisalabad is currently experiencing a financial boom with the operationalization of 50,000 power looms and expecting the opening of another 30,000 units....

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G20 strikes historic debt relief framework for poor nations

The G20 group of leading economies agreed to a debt framework to help countries pursue debt restructuring or forgiveness, building off of...

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LHC moved for making airbags mandatory in vehicles

The petition was filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC), sought amendments in Automotive Development Policy (ADP) 2016-2021 for making airbags mandatory...

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PM Imran unveils development package for Balochistan

Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced a mega-development project for South Balochistan areas featuring the construction of 1,100 KM roads, skill training...

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Alsons Group launches Pakistan’s first locally developed respiratory device

The Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry announced the launching of a locally developed respiratory device. The Minister held the...

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Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is 94.5 percent effective

On Monday, US biotech firm Moderna Inc said preliminary data from a continuing phase three study of its experimental COVID-19 vaccine showed...

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Lahore sees peak pollution as coronavirus surges

Officials have warned Lahore of pollution that has emerged to a larger extent as a thick blanket of smog has enveloped the...

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Pak-China school-enterprise cooperation initiated to promote talent for CPEC

To promote talent for CPEC, Pakistani students met with Chinese students to initiate school-enterprise cooperation among Chinese and Pakistani students. Pakistani students...

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Madiha Imam opens up about the pressures on women to get married

While talking about the real-life struggles of an average middle-class Pakistani to BBC Asian Network, Madiha Imam opened up about how realistically...

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IFAD urges Pakistan to contribute double into its Twelfth Replenishment

Pakistan has been asked by the specialized agency of the United Nations, International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) to double its contribution...

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Climate change in coastal areas impact women more: environmentalists

Environmental experts have highlighted that climate change has affected women living on the coastal areas of Indus Delta, particularly those working in...

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Wound healing hydrogel to improve skin tissue repair

The Duke University and the University of California jointly have prepared hydrogel that significantly reduces scar formation after wounding, leading to more effective...

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Pakistan to Establish National Dredging Company: Ali Zaidi

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi revealed that Pakistan will develop its own dredging company that will benefit up to...

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WHO and Pakistan sign Country Cooperation Strategy (2020–2025)

Pakistan and World Health Organization have signed Country Cooperation Strategy (2020–2025) to strengthen the relationship between the Government of Pakistan and WHO...

CCI approves Rs 350 billion to tackle malnutrition among children

The Council of Common Interests (CCI) has agreed to launch a project worth 350 billion rupees for the next five years to...

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Automotive

CM Punjab Usman Buzdar okays green electric buses project

Chief Minister of Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has given in-principle approval to green electric buses for Lahore’s 103 kilometers long six routes....

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ADB to Provide $300 million Loan To Pakistan

In order to support the fragile foreign exchange reserves and remove barriers to imports, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will lend $300...

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Remittances stay over $2bn for fifth month, October grow by 14pc

According to the State Bank of Pakistan, the country’s remittances remained above $2 billion for the fifth consecutive month in October 2020....

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Kashmiri silk carpets becomes a hit at 3rd China International Import Expo

Handmade Kashmiri silk carpets have gained popularity in China as the carpets became one of the best-selling products at the 3rd China...

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Govt to bring law on premarital thalassaemia test: Dr Yasmin Rashid

Health Minister of Punjab Dr Yasmin Rashid has announced that the bill on premarital thalassaemia test will be passed to prevent the...

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Pakistan’s beauty startup Conatural raises $825,000 in Pre-Series A round

Lahore-based natural beauty startup Conatural has raised $825,000 in a pre-Series A round from experienced institutional and angel investors. Pakistan’s natural and...

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‘There are over 19 million people with diabetes in Pakistan’

Experts have raised their voice while showing concern over the high prevalence of diabetes in Pakistan to reduce fat through regular exercise...

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‘I will hang myself if I’m found guilty of fraud and corruption,’ says Meera

Film star Meera has claimed that she is a truthful and very clean woman with a strong character while waving her bank...

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‘Sick to my stomach,’ say Wasim and Shaniera Akram on child abuse in Pakistan

Wasim and Shaniera Akram have expressed his disgust and anger towards those who torture and abuse children by highlighting a recent child...

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National Amateur Short Film Festival launched to highlight young film-makers

Pakistani young film-makers are being provided the opportunity to show their skills with the launch of the first National Amateur Short Film...

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World Bank Advises Pakistan to Invest in Solar and Wind Energy

World Bank advises Pakistan to invest in solar and wind energy stating that alternative sources of energy can help save Pakistan $5...

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Twitter in fits after Rehman Malik mixes up Joe Biden and George Bush

Senator Rehman Malik of Pakistan People s Party is being trolled all over the internet and especially on Twitter after he congratulated...

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Collins Dictionary declares ‘lockdown’ as Word of the Year 2020

Lockdown, the noun that has come to define so many lives across the world in 2020, has been named word of the...

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AKU develops low-cost, 3D printed nasal swab

Aga Khan University (AKU) has successfully manufactured 3D printed nasal swab used to test the existence of Coronavirus in the body. This...

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Pakistan’s fashion e-commerce startup Bagallery raises $900,000

The Karachi-based beauty and fashion e-commerce startup Bagallery has closed a $900,000 Pre-Series A funding round from Lakson Investments Venture Capital (LIVC)....

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Pakistan can meet climate smart development goals

Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan declared that Pakistan has tremendous potential to overcome the hurdles caused by climate change and...

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‘LPG sector should be treated as major industry’: PLPGMA

Authorities are being urged by the Pakistan LPG Marketers Association (PLPGMA) to consider the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sector as a major...

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Average rate of the price hike, the highest in 8 years

In a report, issued by the statistical division, it was manifested that during the period of PTI government, the average rate of...

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Global COVID-19 tally goes from 40m to 50m in just 21 days

10 million new Covid-19 positive cases have been diagnosed worldwide within only 21 days making October the worst month of the pandemic...

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Anoushey Ashraf unveils DMs to prove female friendship could be real

Anoushey Ashraf is usually seen spreading love and happiness everywhere and she does not look affected by stereotypical thinking and this time...

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Magic Mushroom Compound Called Psilocybin May Help Treat Depression

According to American scientists, a compound called psilocybin is 400 times better than the medicines, presently available for the treatment of depression. This compound exists...

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Pakistani rupee becomes 3rd best performing Asian currency

On Monday, the Pakistani rupee became the third best-performing currency of Asia by reaching an almost eight-month high at Rs 158.9 against...

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Hande Subasi aka Aykiz Hatun has a message for Pakistani fans

Hande Subasi aka Aykiz Hatun, the Dirilis Ertugrul series actress expressed her gratitude for Pakistan for reminding her how much she loved...

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TAPI gas pipeline to be a game-changer for the economic prosperity of Pakistan

Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline is at the stage of practical implementation and the project is a game-changer for the economic prosperity of...

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