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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...

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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...

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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...

216

‘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...

246

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...

234

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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Pakistan decides to impose smart lockdown in Covid hotspots

Authorities have imposed smart lockdowns in several localities in Lahore, Rawalpindi and Multan after declaring them Covid hotspots. As the second wave...

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Covid-19 vaccine by Pfizer and BioNTech found to be 90% effective

Hopes are soaring that a Covid vaccine is within reach, following news that a Covid-19 vaccine being developed by American Pfizer and...

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Trial Run of Karachi Circular Railway Starts Today

Federal and Sindh governments have agreed to start the trial run of Karachi Circular Railway from today after the induction of 10...

In Europe, air pollution fell while plastic use rose during Covid-19 lockdowns

According to EEA, COVID-19 restrictions across Europe had a mixed effect on the environment where air pollution fell while plastic use rose...

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PFVA Imposes Ban on Onion Export Till November 18

All Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Association (PFVA) has voluntarily imposed a ban on the export of onion from 3rd November for 15...

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COVID-19 SOPs: Indoor weddings banned across Pakistan by NCOC

National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has issued new SOPs for the marriage ceremonies to stem the spread of COVID-19. According to...

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CPEC brought $25 billion of FDI to Pakistan in 7 Years

CPEC has brought $25 billion worth of foreign direct investment (FDI) to Pakistan, said the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Wednesday. Bringing...

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CM Buzdar Approves Hiring Of 5,700 People In Punjab Police

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Wednesday approved hiring of as many as 5700 people in the Punjab police. Chief Minister...

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Nation celebrates the 143rd birth anniversary of Allama Iqbal today

Today on 9th November is Pakistan’s National Poet’s 143rd birth anniversary and the Pakistani nation observed the Allama Iqbal day with traditional...

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Saheefa Jabbar Launches Her Own Clothing Line ‘Evervanna’

Pakistani actress and model Saheefa Jabbar Khattak is making her way into the world of fashion with their own clothing line ‘Evervanna’....

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Genetic engineering successful, helpful to curb malaria in Pakistan

A specific kind of mosquitoes has gone through the process of genetic engineering which has been spreading malaria in Pakistan and India....

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Yasir Hussain, Amna Ilyas disheartened over Karachi’s broken transport system

As the Bloomberg report of Karachi having the worst public transport system globally got public, heartbroken Yasir Hussain and Amna Ilyas took...

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Only a fool doesn’t discuss everything with wife: PM Imran Khan

In a recent interview with Imran khan conducted by journalist Susanne Koelbl for German Spiegel International, Primer Minister credited his wife for...

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It’s like creative writers are barred from entering media houses: Mustansar Hussain Tarar

Mustansar Hussain Tarar is a famous Urdu writer and TV personality of Pakistan and is unknown to none. His contribution to the...

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PM Imran Asks for Final Proposals on Rs 79bn Leh Expressway Project

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired a meeting and formed a five members’ committee to finalize the proposal to begin the...

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Cement Sector Records Highest Ever Monthly Despatches in October

Amid the economic revival, the cement sector has touched a record peak in October as mills dispatched 5.735 million tons to consumers....

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Desi Twitter trolls America during election frenzy

The delay in the vote count surrounding the American elections has gotten audiences across the world in a state of frenzy. The...

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SHC dismisses plea of lawyer in Karachi to legalize hashish (charas)

Sindh High Court (SHC) has dismissed a petition filed by advocate Ghulam Asghar Saeein asking to legalize hashish (charas) in Pakistan. The...

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CDWP Approves Six Development Projects Worth Rs 37 Billion

Four projects worth Rs 3.69 billion have been approved, along with another two projects of Rs 33.49 billion were agreed by the...

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Covid-19 Second Wave: Islamabad Test Positivity Rate Rises to 7.7pc

As COVID-19 cases are surging in Pakistan, the test positivity rate in the Islamabad has increased to 7.7 percent and 2 more...

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Trade deficit shrinks 1.88% from July to October

The country’s trade deficit witnessed reduction of 1.88 percent during the first four months of current fiscal year (2020-21) as compared to...

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Karachi’s public transport system worst in the world: Bloomberg

Bloomberg, a US-based news agency, has cited a 2019 study by car-parts company Mister Auto which declared Karachi’s public transport system the...

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Three ball bearings importing companies booked for ‘misdeclaration’

The research and development section of the Model Customs Collectorate of Appraisement-East lodged a case on Tuesday against three importing companies for...

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#JusticeForArzoo: Celebs rally support for child bride Arzoo Masih

Arzoo Masih case, a teenage Christian girl who was allegedly kidnapped and forced to marry her Muslim abductor, has created a massive...

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Turkish chef CZN Burak thinks ‘Pakistan tea is fantastic’ as he trolls India

A social media sensation, famous Turkish chef Burak Ozdemir aka CZN Burak recreated the iconic quote of Indian pilot Abhinandan Varthaman that...

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98.6°F vs new normal: Why is our body temperature declining over time?

The results of shocking research which appeared in the recent publication of the renowned scientific magazine Science Advances proved that the 98.6°F...

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Uniform education system to end class-based system: PM Imran Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan called uniform education system the way towards equality among students that would end the class-based system in the...

Maria B Never Enjoyed Fashion Weeks And Their Fakeness

In a recent interview with Maria Butt, the owner of the top Pakistani clothing brand, Maria B, she shared her thoughts towards...

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New COVID-19 wave brings down cotton rates

Economic activities have slowed down owing to the new wave of COVID-19 world over therefore Pakistan’s textile industry is being directly affected...

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Shamoon Abbasi Believes Entertainment Industry Should Break Stereotypes

Well-known actor and filmmaker from the Pakistan entertainment industry, Shamoon Abbasi shared his views on digital web content and talked about the...

ADB, Pakistan sign $2mn deal to strengthen fight against Covid-19

In order to strengthen efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, Pakistan signed a $2 million grant agreement with the...

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Education Minister rules out closure of educational institutions

The possibility of closure of educational institutions has been brushed aside by the Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood, even though COVID-19 positive cases...

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Global cases of COVID-19 tops 48 million, 1.2 million deaths

The global tally for confirmed cases of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 climbed to 48 million on Wednesday while the death toll...

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Huawei to set up ICT academy at Air University

Air University and Huawei Technologies Pakistan have collaborated for the establishment of the Huawei ICT Academy at the university. A strategic memorandum...

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PM Imran announces relief package for SMEs with 50pc cut on power tariff

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan announced a major relief package by reducing power tariff for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to...

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Netflix now raises monthly charges after ending free 30-day trial offer

Netflix has raised the price of the monthly Standard two-stream HD plan subscription charges by $1 from $12.99 per month to $13.99...

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Siberian Virologist Reinfects Himself with Coronavirus to Test his Immune Response

A Siberian Virologist, Alexander Chepurnov, made himself contract coronavirus to know the level of its intensity and he discovered that body becomes...

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Sea Buckthorn Found in Pakistan is the New Superfood

Sea buckthorn, also known as sandthorn, seaberry and sallowthorn, is a herb that is grown in Skardu, Hunza, Chitral, and Gilgit and...

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Blitz Advertising becomes foodpanda’s offline media agency

To expand services across the country, foodpanda has awarded its $1.875 million offline media management agency for Pakistan to Blitz Advertising, an...

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‘It’s not me’: Sana Javed warns fans about fake account

Top TV actress Sana Javed has informed her fans of a fake Twitter account using her name and putting out controversial tweets....

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PM Imran to launch ‘CPEC City’ project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on 18 Nov

Prime Minister Imran Khan is going to launch work on the Rashakai ‘China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) City’ on November 18. On Sunday,...

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6 out of 10 women holding postgraduate degree unemployed

Six out of 10 women and around 2 out of 10 men holding a postgraduate degree remain unemployed in Pakistan, found a Gallup...

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Pakistan gets textile orders from top brands Hugo Boss, Guess, Target

The textile sector of Pakistan which suffered heavily from COVID-19 restrictions is fast returning to the growth phase as it is receiving...

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PM Imran announces granting Gilgit-Baltistan provisional provincial status

On Sunday, Prime Minister Imran Khan announced granting the provisional-provincial status to Gilgit-Baltistan during the celebrations of the region’s 73rd Independence Day....

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Sindh police to soon launch women safety application

Sindh police have developed a mobile phone application under the Sindh Police’s Women Protection Cell and the women safety application is going...

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Fruit, vegetable prices surge as shopkeepers ignore govt rates

The rates of fruit and vegetable have skyrocketed, despite the fact that government rates are forwarded to the shopkeepers on daily basis...

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YouTube influencers are increasingly marketing junk food to children, study finds

The scientists of New York University School of Global Public Health have been warning parents to keep aloof their children from the...

251

ECC Agrees to Cut Telecom Sector Taxes

On Wednesday, The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet decided to reduce taxes on the telecom sector and asked for negotiations...

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Online shopping starts falling as Pakistanis tentatively step out

The trend of online shopping has started declining gradually as almost all activities in the country have been resumed and so Pakistanis...

261

Major strokes kill over 400 people in Pakistan daily

Every day, around 1,000 people have major and minor strokes in Pakistan, of whom 400 die on the same day while around...

688

Atif Aslam invites aspiring talent Huzaifa Khan for a jamming session

Atif Aslam shared a video of an aspiring singer Huzaifa Khan and praised the latter’s rendition of a few of his hits...

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491 micro lockdowns imposed in Punjab, new restrictions ordered

With the increasing number of coronavirus cases, the government of Punjab is imposing micro lockdown to curb the virus, a total of...

242

PM Imran urges Muslim leaders to collectively confront trend of islamophobia

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan urged Muslim leaders to collectively raise their voices against Islamophobia and break the cycle of hate,...

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NCOC approves use of rapid antigen tests for Covid-19 patients

On Wednesday, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) approved the use of antigen testing for coronavirus patients to boost the testing...

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Pakistani celebrities slam French President Macron for Islamophobic comments

On Monday, Pakistan strongly condemned the republication of blasphemous caricatures in France and the subsequent remarks of French President Emmanuel Macron. This...

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Third wave of COVID-19 in America worse than the first two

What is now called the third wave of coronavirus outbreaks in the United States of America after a tumultuous weekend that saw...

‘APS all over again’: Celebrities mourn Peshawar madrassa blast

On Tuesday, a blast in a madrassa in Peshawar’s Dir Colony killed at least 8 people and more than 123 were injured,...

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China Three Gorges to become first Chinese company to list subsidiary on PSX

By the second quarter of 2021, Renewable energy company Three Gorges First (TGF) Wind Farm Private (Pvt) Limited (Ltd) a subsidiary of...

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Pakistani designer Rabia Kashif wants women to dress like Halima Sultan

Rabia Kashif, a Lahore based fashion designer wants Pakistanis to dress like Halima Sultan, one of the leading roles in Dirilis Ertugrul....

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Pakistan becomes importer of major farm goods to curb soaring prices

Pakistan which always was the exporter of major agricultural goods has now become a net importer of some of the major farm...

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Medical

Aspirin use reduces the risk of death from COVID-19

In a recent study, hospitalized Covid-19 patients who took daily aspirin had lower risk of ICU admission, ventilation, and dying from SARS-CoV-2...

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Nadeem Baig’s star-studded London Nahi Jaunga delayed because of Coronavirus

Coronavirus has become a major hurdle in almost every activity and shooting films is one of them. Nadeem Baig’s star-studded London Nahi...

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Mansha Pasha is not up for calling the trend of wearing each other’s clothes ‘sustainable fashion’

Popular actress Mansha Pasha recently penned her two cents on sustainable fashion on Twitter and it seems she was not convinced with...

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SBP makes remitting disinvestment proceeds easier to help attract FDI

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announces a new and more “transparent mechanism, with complete delegation to banks” so that remitting disinvestment...

591

Automotive

European company to invest $4 billion to manufacture electric buses in Pakistan

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Ministry of Science and Technology and the European automobile firm, under which...

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Sindh government announces vacancies in SMBBIT

More than 20 new two-year contract-based jobs have been announced by the Sindh government in the Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Institute of...

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KP govt introduces e-Tendering, e-Bidding system in PHED

The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has introduced e-Tendering and e-Bidding system in the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) so that the department’s...

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At least 10 killed, 70 injured in Peshawar madrassa IED blast, mostly children

At least ten people were killed and more than 70 injured after an explosive device in a bag detonated on Tuesday morning...

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Spain declares virus emergency as global cases soar

Spain began its first nationwide curfew on Sunday night after the government declared a new state of emergency, as it continues to...

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Anoushey Ashraf advocates for animal welfare all the way from Istanbul

Actor and talk show host Anoushey Ashraf turned her latest trip to Turkey into a much-needed lesson of hospitality, lauding the country...

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PM Imran shares ‘Master Plan’ of his dream project ‘first knowledge city of Pakistan’

On Monday, Prime Minister Imran Khan shared the master plan of his “dream knowledge city” at the Namal University, the major construction...

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10 new IPOs at PSX on the cards: Asad Umar

Asad Umar, Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives said that 10 new IPOs are being planned by companies for listing...

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PM Imran Writes To Facebook CEO Seeking Ban On Islamophobic Content

Prime Minister Imran Khan urged the CEO of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg to ban Islamophobia and hatred content against Islam which is the...

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More Islamabad sectors sealed after biggest jump in Covid-19 cases in two months

On Sunday, the Islamabad Capital Territory administration sealed 10 streets in seven residential sectors after 158 new Covid-19 cases were reported in...

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Parwaaz Hai Junoon to become first Pakistani film to release in China in decades

Parwaaz Hai Junoon, a tribute to the Pakistan Air Force and its fighter pilots who risk their lives for the protection of...

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Kharif crops: Sugarcane, rice, pulses production swell across Pakistan

The Federal Committee on Agriculture (FCA) was informed on Thursday that all major Kharif crops, including sugarcane, rice, peanuts, oilseeds and pulses,...

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Mahira Khan Pens Heartfelt Note For Her Mother’s Birthday

On the joyous occasion of her mother’s birthday, the Humsafar actor Mahira Khan penned a heartfelt note on social media alongside posting...

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Sports

Amir Khan expressed desire to join politics but then declined own offer himself

Like Imran Khan from a player to a politician, Amir Khan also expressed his desire to join Pakistan politics with full dedication...

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World Bank okays $304 million for reforms in Punjab

Approval of $304 million loan has been granted by the World Bank for reforms in the taxation system of Punjab which was...

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Orange Line Metro Train inaugurated, Rs5bn subsidy to be spent

Punjab government inaugurated the much-awaited Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT) project on Sunday, a total of almost 60.4 billion rupees of public...

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Pakistan Remains on FATF Grey List, Got Time Till Feb 2021 to Complete Action Plan

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Friday announced to keep Pakistan on the grey list till February 2021 after failing to...

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After viral pool game pics with Imran Abbas, Ertugrul’s Cem Ucan hints at visiting Pakistan soon

After pictures of playing a snooker game with Pakistani actor, Imran Abbas went viral, Ertugrul artist Cem Ucan aka Aliyar Bey shared...

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US gives full approval to antiviral remdesivir to treat COVID-19

The US FDA on Thursday granted full approval to the antiviral drug remdesivir as a treatment for Covid-19 patients, after conditional authorization...

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Six economic zones completed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa govt

Six economic zones in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been given the final shape and they are likely to be inaugurated by February 2021....

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Olive cultivation gains momentum, harvest reaches to 11,000 ton

The Olive cultivation in Pakistan has been gaining momentum as local output during the current season is projected to cross 11,000 tons....

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Expensive Electricity Main Hurdle to Industrial Development, PM Imran

Expensive electricity is the main hurdle to the industrial development of small and medium-sized enterprises, said Prime Minister Imran Khan. Chairing a...

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People Once Again Demanding the Removal Of CCPO Lahore After His Leaked Audio

The leaked audio of CCPO Lahore in which he can be heard hurling abuses at a woman is making rounds on social...

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Swiss Pharmaceutical giant Novartis opens manufacturing facility in Pakistan

Swiss multinational pharmaceutical company, Novartis, has invested US$20 million to expand its presence in Pakistan. Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce Abdul...

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USF awards contracts to Telenor, Zong, Ufone & PTCL worth Rs 5.11 billion

The Universal Service Fund (USF) awarded contracts worth Rs 5.11 billion to Telenor, Zong, Ufone, and PTCL under the Next Generation Broadband...

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Gatherings the main cause of Covid-19 spread: PM’s aide

On Wednesday, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services (NHS) Dr. Faisal Sultan called public gatherings the main cause...

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Textile exports increase 2.92%, non-textile exports contract 5.6% in first quarter

The exports of textile commodities witnessed an increase of 2.92 percent while non-textile exports shrank 5.63 percent during the first quarter (Q1)...

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‘Life of Habib Jalib a beacon for today’s poets and writers’

A virtual seminar was organized recently where the life of Habib Jalib was discussed and his admirers agreed during the seminar that...

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‘Mujhe haath mat lagao’: Shaniera raises voice against sexual abuse in Pakistan

Activist and wife of former Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram, Shaniera Akram, raised her voice against sexual abuse and asked victims to not...

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Oppo & Haier want to invest in first Pakistan Digital City

The spokesman of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) IT Board Danish told reporters that Chinese high-tech companies including OPPO and Haier are interested to...

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Another lockdown? NCOC issues final warning COVID-19 is slipping out of control

On Wednesday, the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC), which oversees Pakistan’s response to the coronavirus pandemic warned that Pakistan is fast...

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SBP Governor Inaugurates First ‘Urban Forest’ Project

On Tuesday, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Dr Reza Baqir inaugurated the first Polyculture Forest project, envisaging an “urban forest” on...

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Pakistan 15th most powerful country in Asia owing to gains in diplomatic influence

Pakistan has been listed as the 15th most powerful country in Asia on the Lowy Institute Asia Power Index due to gains in...

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14-year-old Anika discovers potential COVID-19 treatment, winning her a $25K prize

Anika Chebrolu, a 14-year-old teen from Frisco, Texas, won a $25k prize for a discovery that could provide a potential therapy to...

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Pakistani startup FindMyAdventure raises $600,000 to grow its online travel platform

FindMyAdventure, Karachi based travel platform has raised $600,000 in a pre-series A round from a consortium of local and international investors. FindMyAdventure...

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CPEC set for expansion with plans for 3 additional road networks

The multi-billion-dollar China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is going to be expanded soon and as per the decision of Pakistan and China,...

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‘Great News’: Pakistan registers Q1 current account surplus of $792mln

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan shared the “great news” that the country is heading in the “right direction” as Pakistan’s current...

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Film, TV artists discuss role of theatre at Karachi Theatre Festival

A panel discussion was carried out at the ongoing Karachi Theatre Festival 2020 by top Film and TV artists that shared the...

552

Ali Khan Hyderabadi Has Apologized For Making Fun Of A Fan’s Complexion

TikTok star Ali Khan Hyderabadi has apologized after facing strong backlash for allegedly mocking a dark-skinned girl. Ali Khan Hyderabadi, who got...

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WHO assessing various services to declare Islamabad a ‘healthy city’

World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a study in Islamabad to assess if the city met the parameters of a healthy city. The...

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Govt to Introduce New Law to Fast-Track CPEC Projects

A new law for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects is going to be introduced by the government to fast-track their progress....

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Shibli against ban on media content but says it shouldn’t ‘violate’ values

Information Minister Shibli Faraz says the government should not set restrictions on media content, as regulatory authorities continue to ban applications and...

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Pakistan to remake ‘Money Heist’? Twitter reacts with hilarious memes

Over the last weekend, a few pictures featuring some prominent faces from the Pakistan entertainment industry went viral on social media. What...

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Govt procures another quantity of 300,000 tonnes wheat from Russia

The federal government has instructed the Ministry of National Food Security & Research to procure another quantity of 300,000 tonnes of wheat...

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Ertugrul actress Konul Nagiyeva thanks PM Imran for supporting Azerbaijan

Dirilis Ertugrul actress, Konul Nagiyeva aka Anagoya shared her surprising moment when she came to know that her real name and real...

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140% increase in Covid-19 mortality rate in Pakistan: Asad Umar

On Tuesday, Federal Minister for Planning Asad Umar said that the COVID-19 mortality rate in Pakistan has increased by 140% in the...

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Coronavirus remains active on human skin for nine hours, Japan study finds

According to Japanese research, the coronavirus remains active on human skin for nine hours and found that frequent hand wash is crucial...

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Host HSY opens up on interview controversies and ethics of hosting

Ace couturier and entertainment host Hassan Sheheryar Yasin (HSY) in his media interaction detailed the ethics of hosting. He pointed out the...

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Pakistani healthtech startup MedznMore raises $2.6mln seed for its online pharmacy

The Karachi-based Healthtech company MedznMore began in August 2020 has announced to close a seed round of 2.6 million dollars by a...

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Amna Ilyas addresses uproar against her after body shaming remarks

Model and actor Amna Ilyas addressed the criticism she has been facing for her recent body shaming remarks saying that had her...

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US could’ve saved $10 trillion with COVID response as good as Pakistan: economist Lawrence Summers

After getting international recognition for successful Covid-19 strategy, Pakistan’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic has been appreciated by the former US treasury...

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KP govt approves Rs1.5bn for road project in Mansehra

The approval of Rs 1.5 billion has been granted by the KP provincial government for the construction of 15 km Datta-Kotkay Road...

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171 Sahulat Bazaars made operational in Punjab to control prices

The Punjab government has made 171 Sahulat bazaars fully functional to ensure the provision of daily use items to the people at...

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PTA decides to unblock TikTok in Pakistan

On Monday, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority said that TikTok is going to be unblocked “after assurance from management that they will block...

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Bollywood stays away as Indian cinemas reopen after eight months

On Thursday, cinemas and movie theaters reopen for the first time in eight months but no major Bollywood releases likely any time...

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Massive fire at Lahore’s Hafeez Center still not put out after 12 hours

On Sunday morning, a massive fire erupted in Lahore at Hafeez Center plaza, Gulberg main boulevard area due to an electrical short...

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Government borrowed more than $10b for institutional reforms

In the questioning session of the Senate meeting, took place under the Chairmanship of Sadiq Sanjrani, the details of loans borrowed from...

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Rare copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio sells for record $10M

A rare copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio sold for almost $10 million on Wednesday, becoming the most expensive work of literature ever...

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ECC approves import of 340,000 tonnes wheat

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Thursday granted approval for the import of 340,000 metric tonnes of wheat. In...

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Twinkle Khanna breaks down in conversation with Malala Yousufzai

Indian actor-turned-author, Twinkle Khanna sat down for a heartfelt conversation with Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest...

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‘Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad’ teaser to be unveiled tomorrow

The lead stars of Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad Mahira Khan and Fahad Mustafa are excited for the teaser launch of their upcoming movie. Mahira...

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Pakistan reports first death from coronavirus re-infection

Rashid Rabbani, PPP leader became the first Pakistani to die due to coronavirus re-infection who developed complications after recovering from coronavirus in...

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World Bank to provide $1.15bn for two power projects in KP

On Thursday, Pakistan and the World Bank signed two agreements related to renewable energy and hydro power projects in KP province worth...

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Pakistan becomes 2nd Muslim, 18th country globally to produce cardiac stents

Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan inaugurated the first-ever local cardiac stents producing unit in the country at NUST University on Friday....

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Climate change: the enemy No 1 for Pakistan

Pakistan is among those five countries which have badly affected by climate change in the world, as per the reported by Germanwatch,...

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‘Atif Aslam ko bula lain’: Fawad Chaudhry has novel suggestion for PDM Oct 16 event

On Tuesday, Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry suggested the PDM to invite singer Atif Aslam to pull a crowd...

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Inspirational journey of Ahsan Irshad from outdoor cook to soon-to-be café owner

A Pakistani entrepreneur who has blended his many passions to excel in life, Ahsan Irshad, known as ‘The Guy Who Cooks’, is...

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Covid-19: Punjab issues SOPs for public rallies, gatherings

On Wednesday, new SOPs have been issued in Punjab for official and public rallies, meetings, gatherings in wake of the expected second...

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IMF predicts 1pc GDP growth, warns stagflation in Pakistan

Despite the improvement in the GDP of Pakistan from negative to one percent, the price hike is expected to raise up to...

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Indian actress Sana Khan says she is turning to religion, quits showbiz

Sana Khan, who has worked in several Indian films and hit television shows, took to social media to declare that she is...

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WHO wants Covid-19 testing in schools increased

The exact level of prevalence of coronavirus in educational institutions is still unknown and the World Health Organization wants to increase the...

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State Bank announces subsidized loans for Naya Pakistan affordable housing scheme

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday announced three different categories of subsidised markup rates for affordable housing finance. The government...

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Jannat Mirza Asks Followers To Use VPN To Watch Her Latest Videos

The queen of TikTok Jannat Mirza is currently in Japan where TikTok is working and she has advised her fans to use...

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Second wave of Covid-19 to attack soon, positive cases surging

In the beginning, Pakistanis took care of everything to stay away from the risk of contracting covid-19 but now the majority of...

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Hamza Ali Abbasi Opens Up About His Stance On Item Numbers In Pakistan

Hamza Ali Abbasi recently expressed his views on the entertainment industry, once again he shared Islamic values and detailed more about his...

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Pakistan, ITFC sign $386m agreement for oil, LNG import

On Monday, Pakistan and International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) signed an agreement amounting to $386 million for the import of oil...

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PTA, TikTok hold virtual meeting to unban app in Pakistan

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and TikTok officials are in discussion to unban the app in Pakistan after a virtual meeting held on...

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Pakistan hopeful of acquiring covid-19 vaccine within next 6 months

Pakistan crossed 2 percent of coronavirus positive cases for the first time in 6 weeks and now Pakistan is hopeful of acquiring...

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Nobel Prize in economics awarded to Paul Milgrom and Robert Wilson for auction theory

The US duo Paul Milgrom and Robert Wilson won the Nobel Prize in Economics for their contributions to auction theory. According to...

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Motorway rape case prime suspect Abid details how he evaded arrest for month

Abid Malhi, the prime suspect in the Lahore motorway gang rape case, has spilled the beans on how he managed to hide...

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Govt issues foreign currency account rules to curb forex buying from open market

According to the foreign currency rules of 2020, there could be no depositing of foreign currency in any person’s foreign currency account,...

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AEDB CEO suggests solar power as Pakistan is among the best solar zones

CEO of the Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) called solar power the way forward for Pakistan to safeguard its energy security and...

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Sanam Saeed pens heartfelt note on World Mental Health Day

10th October was the World Mental Health Day and Pakistani actress Sanam Saeed penned a heartfelt note that reminds of the awareness...

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Rs1.4 billion disbursed under Kamyab Jawan Programme

The government has so far disbursed soft loans amounting to Rs 1.4 billion among qualified entrepreneurs under the Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme (YES)...

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Ertugrul producer reveals new project on Turkic ruler Jalal ad-Din Khwarazmshah

The universal acclaim of Dirilis Ertugrul could not have been achieved without producer Mehmet Bozdag who created it and he recently announced...

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Remittances to Pakistan rise to record $7.1 billion in 1st FY21 quarter

Overseas Pakistanis sent record $7.1 billion remittances in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2021 (July to September), the State Bank...

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Pakistani Startup DetectNow is Using AI to Detect Covid-19

DetectNow, a local Pakistani startup, is using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to detect the presence of COVID-19 in people by examining cough audios....

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa govt to develop picnic places near dams

Around 540 kanals of land in the vicinity of almost 5 dams, is planned to be converted into picnic points, as per...

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