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Asad Umar inaugurates NADRA office and other projects in Sindh

Asad Umar has inaugurated National Database and Registration Authority offices, gasification and 4G internet projects for different districts of Sindh. On Monday, Federal...

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Meet Maryam Mujtaba, first woman from Azad Kashmir to become a commercial pilot

Maryam Mujtaba is the first woman from Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK) to become a pilot and she is now a part of the...

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Pakistan chosen for WHO award for anti-tobacco campaign

Pakistan has been chosen for the regional winner of the ‘World No Tobacco Day 2021 Award’ by the World Health Organisation (WHO)...

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Over 100 Pakistani female doctors offering telehealth services to Palestinians

More than 100 Pakistani female doctors are offering telehealth services to Palestinians and over a dozen countries by joining hands with their...

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KP govt to launch scholarships for madrassa students

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is going to launch scholarships for the madrassa students as part of the government’s reform plan for the...

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Food import bill increases by 53.93 percent in 10 months

The government has spent a big amount on the import of food items during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year. The items like...

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Shaukat Tarin predicts 6 percent GDP growth in next fiscal year

Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin has predicting that based on the current trend the GDP growth would be 5 percent in 2021-22 and...

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Oxygen plants being set up in 10 KP districts for serious patients

At least 10 oxygen plants are being installed in KP province for serious coronavirus patients, work on strengthening intensive care services for...

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Foreign direct investment falls by 32.5 percent in July-April FY21

Foreign direct investment has fallen by 32 percent during the 10 months of the current fiscal year from July to April of...

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Sindh bans gatherings of over 10 people as Covid cases surge

The Sindh government on Tuesday notified Covid-19 restrictions to contain the recent surge in coronavirus cases, including a ban on gatherings of more than...

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Sports

Indian media praises Pakistani sports broadcaster Aalia Rasheed

The sports journalist Aalia Rasheed has been praised from Indian media for her stellar contribution to the development of broadcasting in Pakistan. The...

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UK mayor awards certificate to Armeena Khan for her public service

Armeena Khan, the Bin Roye actress has been awarded a Certificate for Outstanding Public Service by the Mayor of Burnley in the UK. The mayor of Burnley, British-Pakistani Wajid Khan...

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CDWP okays three uplift projects worth Rs 55.5 billion

Central Development Working Party (CDWP) okayed three uplift projects worth Rs 55.5 billion, including a Rs 31.2 billion information technology scheme for Karachi....

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Meet Areeb Khan, Pakistan’s youngest cyber security expert

Areeb Khan, a teenage student has completed more than 200 courses and became the youngest cyber security expert of Pakistan. Areeb, aged 17...

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Pakistan, ADB sign $300 million loan agreement for Balakot hydropower project

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is going to provide $300 million concessional loan for the 300MW Balakot Hydropower Project. The Government of Pakistan and...

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With 3,060 new infections, total coronavirus cases across Pakistan tops 900,000

Pakistan has reported over 3,000 coronavirus cases as 3,060 new infections have been detected in last 24 hours, making country’s total tally...

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PM inaugurates 1,100 MW Chinese-built K-2 nuclear power plant

Prime Minister Imran Khan has inaugurated the Karachi Nuclear Power Plant Unit-2 (K-2), that will generate 1,100 Megawatt of clean energy. On...

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Pakistan’s exports to Australia have increased by 30pc, says Australian envoy

In a webinar meeting, Australian High Commissioner Dr Geoffrey Shaw announced the increase of Pakistan’s exports to Australia by 30 percent. On...

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3 million people with no IDs across Pakistan may miss out on COVID-19 jabs

It is being observed that at least 3 million people in Pakistan without IDs including mainly unregistered refugees, are likely to miss Covid vaccines....

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Pakistan delivers three JF-17 Thunder jets to Nigerian Air Force

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) have handed over three JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) during a ceremony...

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CM Punjab approves 25 percent special allowance for govt employees

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has approved a 25 percent special allowance for government employees from June to remove disparity in salaries. On Thursday, Punjab...

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Roshan Digital Accounts mark upward trend after PM’s visit to KSA

Roshan Digital Accounts has witnessed a noteworthy upward trend following Prime Minister Imran Khan’s recent visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. ...

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PM Boris Johnson honours four Pakistanis for ‘One Million Meals’ campaign

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson honored and recognised a group of Pakistanis and their ‘One Million Meals’ campaign with the UK Points of Light Award....

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Pakistan reports higher-than-expected GDP growth at 3.94 percent for FY21

Pakistan reports that its GDP is on course to grow nearly 4 percent in the fiscal year that ends in June, almost...

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Sanam Jung introduces Pakistan’s first woman-led fragrance brand

Sanam Jung has recently launched a range of diverse and unique fragrances. She is offering three variants at initial stage, only available in...

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Pakistan’s National incubation center, ‘IGNITE’ recognized by the UN

Pakistan’s National Incubation Center, ‘Ignite’ has been recognized by the International Telecommunication Union, an agency or digital tech run under the United...

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Local consortium proposes to develop Tanjeel, Reko Diq gold, copper mines

A local consortium, National Resources Private Limited (NRL) has proposed to the Balochistan Mineral Exploration Company (BMEC) on an unsolicited basis to develop the Tanjeel reserves first and then the...

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Govt aims to complete construction of 10 dams across Pakistan by 2028

The construction of 10 dams and hydropower projects across Pakistan initiated by the PTI government in 2018 are planned to be completed...

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Aaghaz-e-Dosti reveals 67 Pakistanis in Indian jails despite serving terms

67 Pakistanis are awaiting return process in Indian jails even though they have completed their terms, revealed Aaghaz-e-Dosti NGO. There seems no...

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Property

PM Imran inaugurates low-cost apartments for labourers in Peshawar

Prime Minister Imran Khan initiates the distribution ceremony of 2,056 low-cost family apartments among the citizens of Peshawar. On Wednesday, the premier inaugurated...

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Arshad ‘Chaiwala’ set to open café in London

Arshad Khan alias Chaiwala has announced to go international by launching his first cafe in London of United Kingdom by end of 2021. According...

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Remittances rise to an all-time high of $2.8 billion in April

Remittances by overseas Pakistanis rose to an all-time high of $2.8 billion in April, showing growth of 56 percent higher than a...

Population of Pakistan is 207.68 million, shows 2017 census result

The total population of Pakistan stands at 207.68 million, with an annual growth rate of 2.4 percent, according to the 2017 census...

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Ahmad Awais – a Pakistani Developer recognized for contributions to NASA software code

The Pakistani engineer, Ahmad Awais has been internationally recognized for contributing software code to the Mars 2020 helicopter mission, also known as NASA’s Ingenuity Helicopter. The international recognition...

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ADB, World Bank estimates climate change to cost Pakistan $3.8 billion yearly

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and World Bank (WB) have estimated that climate change will cost Pakistan $3.8 billion yearly. Asian Development...

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Surge in Covid-19 cases after Eid lockdown in Punjab

After a 6 days of complete lockdown in Punjab for the Eidul Fitr, the province witnessed surge in Covid positive cases. An...

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Loan infection ratio of banking sector rises to 9.3 percent

The banking sector’s infection ratio rose from 8 percent in December 2018 to 9.3 percent at the end of March this year, according to...

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Four SEZs to create 1.47 million jobs, boost industrial growth

The four Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are expected to create as many as 1.47 million jobs besides playing a vital role in boosting local industry. The...

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NCOC allows reopening of schools in districts with less than 5% positivity ratio

The National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) has issued new covid guidelines and allowed schools reopening in districts with less than a...

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As Covid ravages poorer countries, rich nations are springing back to life

The disastrous Covid-19 has clearly divided the world into two segments. In one part of the world, clubs, restaurants, and picnic spots...

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PM Imran announces Rs 25,000 funeral grant for overseas Pakistanis

The funeral grant for overseas Pakistanis to help them “bury their loved ones with dignity” has been approved, announced Prime Minister Imran...

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Covid-19: Pakistan faces prevalence of UK strain, Indian variant nonexistant

The Indian variant of the coronavirus has not been found yet in Pakistan, Minister of Planning Asad Umar, who also heads the...

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Pakistan’s education system faces unprecedented crises amid third COVID wave

Pakistan’s education system has faced unprecedented crises in the past Covid-grappled year which is resulting in huge learning losses for the students....

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Pakistan plans to revolutionize dairy sector to increase milk production

The federal government is planning to launch a project to increase the production of milk in the country, which will eliminate the...

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Pakistan marks day of solidarity with Palestine

Pakistan is observing Palestine Solidarity Day today to give a united message to the world for standing beside the people of Palestine...

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Pakistan lost 80 percent of its pangolins due to illegal hunting

More than 80 percent of pangolins have been allegedly hunted for scales and meat, said Rab Nawaz, Senior Director Biodiversity at WWF-Pakistan....

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Japan is all set to hire thousands of IT professionals from Pakistan

The government of Japan is going to hire thousands of IT professionals from different specializations from Pakistan in the coming years. According...

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ECC approves payment of Rs 89 billion to 35 IPPs out of 47

ECC has the approval to pay the first installment of Rs 89 billion to 35 Independent Power Producers (IPPs) out of a...

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Chinese firm PCCCL awarded $355 million Tarbela civil works project

On Thursday, WAPDA awarded $354.6 million worth of contract to Power Construction Corporation of China Ltd (PCCCL) for civil works of the...

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Property

Swat hoteliers claim tourism ban to hit over 30,000 families

Swat hoteliers have shown concerns over the complete lockdown to be imposed from May 8 to May 16, claiming that the tourism...

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521 solar projects worth Rs 36 billion launched under SBP’s schemes

Around Rs 36 billion have been extended by various commercial banks for 521 solar projects that will produce approximately 850 MW of...

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Pakistan decides to import 0.3 million tons of wheat from Central Asia, Ukraine

Pakistan has allowed private companies to import 300,000 tons of wheat duty-free amid soaring prices of the crop in the domestic market....

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Tarin rules out IMF directed new taxes, hike in tariffs

Pakistan had informed the International Monitory Fund (IMF) that increasing taxes or tariffs was currently not feasible under the IMF programme, said...

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Pakistan sees decline in Covid-19 cases, positivity ratio

The continuous rise in Covid-19 witnessed 18,915 total deaths and 858,026 cases so far, however both positivity ratio and death cases are...

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Chunian industrial estate to be turned into aqua business park

The Chunian (Kasur) Industrial Estate Project is going to be converted into Pakistan’s first seafood species breeding, growing, and export hub, Chunian...

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Private schools directed to slash monthly tuition fee by 20% amid Covid-19

Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority (Peira) has advised private schools and colleges to grant concession of 20 percent in monthly tuition fee...

Active Covid cases fall by 7 percent in less than fortnight

Around 4000 have been diagnosed of Covid-19 in a single day, bringing down the active cases by 7 percent in less than...

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Trade deficit widens by 21.6 percent to $23.8 billion in 10 months

The trade deficit of the country widened by 21.6% to $23.83 billion in the 10 months of the fiscal year 2020-21 which...

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Rupee upsurge against dollar continues, hits a new 23-month high

For the eighth consecutive working day, rupee has maintained its uptrend, hitting a 23-month high of Rs 152.27 against the US dollar...

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Complete 10-day lockdown imposed in Pakistan except Sindh

The governments of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan have officially imposed complete lockdown during the Eid holidays from 8th May to 16th May...

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Roshan Digital accounts to be converted into digital banking

Roshan Digital accounts will ultimately be converted into digital banking, SAPM Sayed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari announced on Monday. On Monday, Corporate Pakistan...

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Freelancers earn over Rs 4 billion from abroad since January 2020

Pakistani freelancers have received more than 4 billion rupees since January 2020 using a tech-based solution amid the coronavirus pandemic. While businesses...

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President Arif Alvi directs making of EVM prototype

President Dr Arif Alvi Thursday directed the authorities concerned to manufacture a prototype of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) for presentation to the...

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Tributes pour in for the late Sumbul Shahid passed away due to COVID

Veteran actor Sumbul Shahid passed away on Thursday after a prolonged battle with Covid-19 at Lahore’s Combined Military Hospital (CMH). She had...

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Science

Experts from Pakistan and Finland have developed a new type of useful probiotic

A team of scientists from Pakistan and Finland collaboratively have developed a new kind of useful bacteria and yeast ingredient probiotic found...

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Pakistan gets officially listed on Amazon seller list

US e-commerce giant Amazon has added Pakistan to its approved seller list, a moment of celebration for Pakistani small businesses. Prime Minister...

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Punjab raises minimum wage to Rs 20,000

The minimum monthly wage of workers in Punjab has been increased from Rs 17,500 to Rs 20,000 on the occasion of World...

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New COVID-19 vaccines could be a pill or a nasal spray

The new development of coronavirus treatment in the form of pill or nasal spray will be easier to store, transport and administer...

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Industrial sector to cut 15-20 percent jobs after Eid

Industrialists are going to slash 15-20% jobs after Eidul Fitr in the wake of slowdown in industrial production amid difficult condition of...

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Inflation accelerates to 11.1 percent in Pakistan during April

April has seen a double-digit increase in prices of consumer items as inflation edged up to 11.1 percent from 9.1 percent in...

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Pakistan to receive 19 million doses of Covid vaccines by June: Dr Faisal

Pakistan expects to receive 19 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines by the first half of the ongoing year, said SAPM Faisal Sultan....

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PM Khan lays foundation for first IT Park in Hunza

Prime Minister Imran Khan has unveiled the commemoration at a ceremony in Chinarbagh, Gilgit to lay the foundation of first Information Technology...

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Saudi Arabia to build King Salman grand mosque at IIU Islamabad

Saudi Arabia is planning to start constructing a mosque named after King Salman bin Abdul Aziz at the new campus of the...

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Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan defends outburst at AC Sialkot Sonia Sadaf

Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Punjab Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan offered her clarification on the controversy involving Assistant Commissioner Sialkot Sonia...

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Ustad Waheed becomes oldest bodybuilder to win Mr. Pakistan title

A 60 years old Ustad Abdul Waheed has become the oldest bodybuilder of the country to have won the Mr Pakistan 2021...

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After British, South African, Brazilian Covid variants found in Sindh

Pakistan needs to be extremely alert now as after the prevalence of UK variant, the South African and Brazilian Covid variants are...

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PM Imran announces Rs 370 billion development package for Gilgit Baltistan

Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced a 5-year development package worth Rs 370 billion for Gilgit Baltistan. On Friday, during the PM’s...

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Covid pandemic worsened debt vulnerabilities of Pakistan: IMF

The Covid-19 pandemic has worsened existing debt vulnerabilities of Pakistan and led to a surge in its financing needs, said International Monetary...

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AKU’s School of Nursing & Midwifery awards first PhD in nursing

The Aga Khan University’s School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONAM) has awarded country’s first ever PhD degree in nursing. Khairulnissa Ajani has...

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Single dose of Covid vaccine halves transmission of virus

The first dose of the covid vaccine reduces the danger of transmitting the disease to the extent of 30% to 49%, revealed...

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Government makes Holy Quran teaching compulsory in majority school systems

The government has made the Holy Quran teaching compulsory in all schools of the federal capital territory, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan,...

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Al Jazeera viewers pick PM Imran as ‘personality of the week’ in news contest

Prime Minister Imran Khan is Al Jazeera viewers’ ‘personality of the week’ for his efforts to address the issue of Islamophobia. PM of Pakistan...

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Pakistani Kinnow exports may surpass yearly target

Pakistani citrus industry has witnessed a breakthrough last week as Iran lifted restrictions on the import of Pakistani kinnow. According to the...

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Housing finance goes up by record 36 percent

Housing and construction finance has witnessed a historic 36 percent growth during 2020-21, revealed State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). On Tuesday, SBP...

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Citizens aged 40-49 to get Covid-19 vaccinations from May 3

Covid-19 vaccinations of people aged between 40 to 49 years are going to be started from 3rd May, announced NCOC head Asad...

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Pakistan to receive more rainfall than usual this year

South Asian countries are expected to have more rainfall than usual, including Pakistan, between June and September this year. According to the...

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Pakistan to register Khewra salt with international trade bodies

Local rock salt of Khewra is going to be registered with international trade bodies, taking Pakistan to the lead in the global...

Govt closes down Tobacco Control Cell

The Tobacco Control Cell (TCC) has been disbanded by Ministry of National Health Services (NHS) and the services of its staff has...

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Eid holidays to be observed from May 10-15 in Pakistan

Government has announced Eid-ul-Fitr holidays in Pakistan from 10th to 15th May, the decision was taken under the current situation of coronavirus....

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ADB puts Pakistan growth rate at 2 percent this year

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has forecasted Pakistan GDP growth by two percent during 2021, subject to successful vaccine rollout and implementation...

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Internet freedom declined in Pakistan in 2020, says report

Internet freedom in Pakistan has declined dramatically in 2020 due to the increased blocking of political, social and cultural websites by the...

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NUST ranked 1st in Pakistan and among world top 300 universities

The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) has been ranked 1st in Pakistan and among world top 300 universities. Maintaining its...

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Thal Limited setting up Rs 1.7 billion polypropylene bag plant

Thal Limited, a subsidiary of House of Habib now has planned to establish a plant for the manufacturing of polypropylene woven bags....

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SECP to introduce concept of special purpose acquisition company

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is going to introduce the concept of a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) in...

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Drap approves Pakistan’s first indigenous ICU ventilator

The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) has announced that it had developed the country’s “first indigenous intensive care unit (ICU) ventilator” that...

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Karachi students design Pakistan’s first microprocessor

Dr Ali Ahmed Ansari, who leads and supervises a team has designed Pakistan’s first microprocessor that has added Pakistan to the list...

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CM Buzdar unveils Rs 34 billion uplift package for Multan

On Monday, Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar unveiled Rs 34 billion uplift package for Multan at a historic occasion when the...

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Pakistan announces ban on tourism, travel during Eid holidays

Pakistan has announced new restrictions all over the country that includes a complete lockdown on tourism, transport, restaurants, hotels, or any public...

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PM inaugurates establishment of South Punjab secretariat

Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan has inaugurated the establishment of the South Punjab secretariat in Multan. On Monday, PM said while...

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CDWP okays two development projects worth Rs 196 billion

On Monday, the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved two development projects worth Rs 196.46 billion. In the meeting of the Central...

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Govt to reactivate Pakistan Steel Mills oxygen plant amid coronavirus uptick

The National Engineers Welfare Association which provides services for the rehabilitation of the oxygen plant had written a letter to Prime Minister...

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Gemstone laboratory, technical training center to be set up in Peshawar

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is all set to establish up a gemstone laboratory and technical training and certification center to promote the...

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No exams to take place in the country till June 15: Shafqat Mahmood

The federal education minister Shafqat Mahmood has announced that no examinations will take place in the country until June 15, amid increasing...

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Kisan Card for farmers will ‘transform’ Pakistan

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the Kisan Card was a step in moving towards modern agriculture and would “transform and...

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Pakistan hopes to vaccinate 70 million people by end of 2020

Although the government of Pakistan is yet to procure more vaccines for coronavirus, it is still hoped to vaccinate at least 70...

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Malaria second most reported disease, kills 50,000 Pakistanis annually

Malaria is one of the six priority communicable diseases, affects around 300,000 Pakistanis annually and kill about 50,000 of them. According to the World...

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Punjab seeks $500 million World Bank loan for rural water supply, sanitation

The Punjab government sought $500 million from the World Bank in order to provide water to rural areas and address sanitation problems....

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Circular debt to remain over Rs 1.1 trillion by 2023

The Circular Debt Management Plan (CDMP) would be presented to the federal cabinet during the current week for approval and implementation. The power...

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Sindh shuts all educational institutions amid rising Covid cases

The Sindh government has imposed various restrictions to stem the spread of covid, closed all schools, colleges and educational institutions. On Monday,...

Roshan digital account scheme attract historic $1 billion

Inflows of foreign exchange through the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) crossed the $1 billion mark, making space for the architects of the...

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Pakistan offers key medical supplies to support India in Covid crisis

Pakistan has offered Covid-19 support to India as a gesture of solidarity on Saturday as the condition is worst over there due...

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Pakistani YouTuber Rehan Allahwala aims to end poverty with business videos

A Pakistani YouTuber, Rehan Allahwala aims to eradicate poverty from the planet by educating people with his videos in which he imparts...

Pakistan will shift to 60 percent clean energy by 2030, world assured

On Thursday, Pakistan assured the international community that it would be shifting to 60 percent clean energy and 30 percent electric vehicle...

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Blue Nature Alliance aims to restore 18 million square kilometers of ocean in five years

Blue Nature Alliance, founded by a group of nonprofit organizations, is looking to protect 18 million square kilometers of the ocean over the...

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Global study uncovers high risk to pregnant women from COVID-19

Pregnant women who contract COVID-19 are 22 times more likely to die and 50 percent more likely to experience pregnancy-related complications. According...

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China agrees to open Khunjerab border for trade

After a number of requests of Pakistan to China, the Chinese government now has agreed to open the Khunjerab border, keeping in...

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Eight major hospitals of KP witness 83% increase in oxygen consumption

The consumption of oxygen in at least 8 hospitals in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has increased by 83 percent, amid the increasing number of...

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4-year-old Arish Fatima from Karachi becomes youngest Microsoft professional

A 4 year-old prodigy, Arish Fatima from Karachi has made history by becoming the youngest Microsoft Professional. This child has set a...

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Free health coverage to be extended to entire country: PM Khan

Pakistan is going to extend the free health coverage to all the provinces, except Sindh where the center’s party is not in...

Property

PM inaugurates Jalozai housing scheme for low-income group in Nowshera

During the visit to Nowshera, Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated Jalozai Housing Scheme for the low-income group. Prime Minister said that the...

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500,000 SinoVac coronavirus vaccine doses arrive in Pakistan

Pakistan Air Force plane has carried 500,000 Chinese-based Sinovac coronavirus vaccine, orders for which were placed earlier in the year. On Thursday,...

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No lockdown for now, follow coronavirus SOPs, NCC decided

NCC has decided not to execute full lockdown all over the country and PM urged the public to follow covid-19 SOPs to...

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Pakistan consuming 90% of oxygen it produces

Pakistan is consuming at least 90% of oxygen it is producing, said Prime Minister Imran Khan’s special assistant on national health services...

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Petrol smuggling costing national exchequer Rs 240 billion loss annually

Pakistan bore an annual loss of Rs 240 billion due to the petrol smuggling, the Petroleum Commission has made a report public...

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Govt announces to give loans to new filmmakers; PTV News and Sports to turn HD

In a series of tweets, the information minister announced that young filmmakers will be given Rs 50 million loans and, finally, PTV...

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Pakistani student Nafiah Ikram blinded, disfigured in acid attack in US

Pakistani college student Nafiah Ikram in Long Island, a suburb of New York City has become the victim of acid attack outside...

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UK variant of coronavirus found in 50 percent of positive cases in Karachi

50 percent of the samples in a Covid-19 genomic study conducted in Karachi were confirmed to be of the UK coronavirus variant....

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China’s coal-fired power station in Sahiwal achieves zero carbon emission

China’s coal-fired power plant in Sahiwal has successfully made it possible to achieve ultra-low, zero carbon emission level. According to the report...

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Pakistan beats India in textile exports to United States

According to Sourcing Journal, a credible source for textile sector information, Pakistan had an outstanding performance among textile export destinations worldwide during...

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Foreign direct investment falls by 35 percent in nine months of current fiscal year

The Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) decreased by 35.1% to $1.395 billion during the first nine months of this fiscal year as compared...

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Punjab announces exam schedule for classes 1 to 8

The Punjab Examination Commission has announced the final exam schedule for Classes 1 to 8. The provincial Minister for School Education, Murad...

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Mobilink Microfinance Bank launches ‘School Loan’ for educational institutes

The largest digital bank in Pakistan, Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL) has launched a School Loan for educational institutions in the country....

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Pakistan’s Internet Quality Is Lowest in South Asia: Reports

Pakistan’s internet quality is one of the lowest globally, ranking at the 68th position, revealed a report released by Economist Intelligence Unit...

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‘Situation very critical’: Pakistan bans travel from India for two weeks

Pakistan has imposed a ban on Indian citizens to travel to Pakistan via air, sea, and land routes for two weeks after...

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5 killed, over a dozen injured in suicide car bombing at Quetta’s Serena Hotel

More than 13 people have been injured and 5 have been killed in the suicide car bombing occurred in parking lot of the Serena Hotel...

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New ‘triple mutant’ Indian Covid variant is sparking global concern

India has detected a new ‘triple mutant’ variant of Covid-19 even as it battles to contain one of the worst outbreaks of...

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PHC approves performance policy to clear backlog of cases by end of 2025

The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has launched a five-year policy for the speedy clearance of cases to clear the backlog of around...

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa launches ‘Mustahiq’ app for Zakat distribution

Anwarzeb Khan, Minister for Zakat and Usher in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has launched the “Mustahiq” mobile app in order to increase transparency and...

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After initial snub, United States invites Pakistan to climate summit

The United States has invited Pakistan to the ‘Virtual Leaders Summit on Climate’ to be convened by President Joe Biden on April...

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After Zara Naeem, three more Pakistani students score highest marks in ACCA exam

Three more Pakistani students are on the ACCA list of its global prizewinners scoring highest marks among all exam sitters from around...

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UK legally challenged for putting Pakistan on red list of travel ban states

Barrister Rashid Ahmad has launched the legal claim on behalf of a Pakistani family, seeking judicial review of the decision of the...

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Abdullah Siddiqui becomes latest Pakistani to make it to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia

Abdullah Siddiqui, the young singer-songwriter and the electropop prodigy who took Pakistan’s indie music platform by storm has successfully made it to...

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Punjab launches crackdown against sugar hoarders after crisis intensified in Lahore

The sugar crisis in Lahore could not be overcome despite the government’s claims and now has instead intensified, leaving citizens worried due...

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Pakistan likely to lose $60 million World Bank loan aimed to tackle climate change

Pakistan and World Bank had signed a programme to tackle climate changes and natural disasters. It was a $188 million concessional programme....

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‘Pakistan needs to vaccinate 40-50 million people by the end of 2021’ – Faisal Sultan

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health, Dr. Faisal Sultan has emphasized that the government of Pakistan needs to vaccinate...

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70 million wild olive plants discovered in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

More than 70 million plants of wild olive trees have been discovered in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, revealed Muhammad Ishtiaq Urmar. Provincial Minister for...

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PIA to operate direct flights between Karachi, Skardu; Airblue announces huge cut in domestic flight fares

Private Pakistani airline Airblue slashed its airfares massively to facilitate the passengers during the Holy month of Ramadan and Pakistan International Airlines...

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Manisha Ropeta becomes first female Hindu DSP in Pakistan

A Hindu woman, Manisha Ropeta, has joined the police force as a high rank officer and it has happened for the first...

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IMF’s SDRs could provide up to $3 billion to Pakistan: Moody’s

International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) may provide meaningful support to the countries like Pakistan, said Moody’s. Special Drawing Rights were...

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Pakistan launches ‘Pass Track App’ to register incoming passengers

The government has introduced “Pass Track App” mobile application in order to maintain the data of passengers traveling to Pakistan and also...

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Govt sets GDP growth target at 4.2 percent for fiscal year 2022

Keeping the IMF’s programme in view, the government approved the Budget Strategy Paper (BSP) on Tuesday for the fiscal year 2022 envisaging...

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Unicef helps set up 220 centres for accelerated learning in Balochistan

With the financial support of Unicef, the Balochistan Education Department has set up 220 centers under the Accelerated Learning Programme in various...

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Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves hit five-year high

Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves hit a five-year high of $23.2 billion last week with the State Bank of Pakistan crediting the rise...

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Prime Minister Khan announces Rs 446 billion uplift package for Sindh

Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced a Rs 446 billion development package and programme to uplift 14 districts of Sindh. On Friday,...

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Pakistan to pay $2.2 million for not using $400 million ADB loan

Pakistan is bound to pay $2.2 million this year as commitment charges on a $400 million loan from the Manila-based Asian Development...

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Shocking, expanding disparity in global vaccine distribution – WHO chief

There remains a shocking and increasing disparity in the global distribution of coronavirus vaccine, says WHO. According to the World Health Organization...

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Special Courts for Overseas Pakistanis to be established in Punjab

The Punjab government is going to set up special courts to ensure that justice may be given to the overseas Pakistanis at...

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Pakistan to locally produce China’s CanSino COVID-19 vaccine

On Wednesday, Pakistan announced to locally produce the CanSino COVID-19 vaccine with the help of China. Maj. Gen. Aamer Ikram, the head...

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Pakistan starts issuing smart cards to registered Afghan refugees

The UN Refugee Agency has welcomed the launch of a country-wide campaign in Pakistan in order to verify and update the data...

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Pakistan to open a consulate in Munich to tap economic potential

Pakistan will soon open a consulate in Munich to tap economic potential present in Germany, announced Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi. During...

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Pakistan’s powerful groups enjoy privileges of over $17 billion: UNDP Report

As Pakistan is looted by corrupt hands and inequality is served here, it has been revealed by UNDP that the complete privileges...

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Canada is giving permanent residency to 90,000 workers and international graduates

Canada has announced to grant permanent residency to over 90,000 foreign students and workers who helped treat patients during the coronavirus pandemic....

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Large scale industrial output expands 7.45 percent in eight months of current fiscal year

Large Scale Manufacturing increased by 4.85 percent in the month of February making it to an increase of 7.45 percent for July-February...

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Covid antibodies can be detected 4 weeks after vaccination: expert

According to Dr. Salman of the National Institute of Health, people who have been vaccinated may again fall victim to coronavirus but...

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ECC to approve grant for establishing four Mother & Child Hospitals in Punjab

The federal cabinet’s economic coordination committee (ECC) is going to approve a technical supplementary grant (TSG) for the establishment of four Mother...

UK adds Pakistan to its list of 21 high-risk countries over terror financing

Pakistan has been added to the UK’s list of 21 high-risk countries with unsatisfactory money laundering and terror financing controls. This list...

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PM Imran gives nod to development of South Punjab as separate zone

Prime Minister Imran Khan has agreed to amend Punjab Civil Servants Act 1974 and to make legislation to allow a 32% job...

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Pakistan reports highest single day coronavirus death toll in 2021

On Wednesday, Pakistan reported 135 new deaths, making it the highest single day coronavirus death toll so far in 2021. According to...

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NCOC issues new set of guidelines for Ramadan

The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has issued a new set of guidelines for Ramadan to alleviate the adverse effects of the third wave of...

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Govt decides to ban Tehreek-e-Labbaik under anti-terror law

The Federal government is going to ban the ultra-right-wing Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) under the anti-terrorism law of the country. On Wednesday, the federal government decided to ban Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) –...

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WHO warns Covid-19 pandemic at ‘critical point’ as cases surge in South Asia

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Covid-19 pandemic has entered a critical phase as positive cases are swelling to despite widespread measures aimed...

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Sports

Zainab Abbas says she is ‘honoured’ to debut with Sky Sports

Pakistan’s acclaimed cricket presenter Zainab Abbas is going to make her debut with British sports channel Sky Sports this summer. She is the first Pakistani female...

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Bitcoin crosses $62,000 ahead of Coinbase IPO

Cryptocurrency Bitcoin has hit a record high, crossed $62,000 ahead of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase IPO on Wall Street. On Tuesday, Cryptocurrency Bitcoin hit a record...

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A Pakistani show is going to be dubbed and shown in Turkey

Senator Faisal Javed Khan has revealed that undisclosed Pakistani show will be broadcasted in Turkey after its dubbing in Turkish, Pakistanis are overwhelmed by...

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Pakistan approaches Twitter to block malicious trends against judiciary

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has approached Twitter, warned to immediately block/remove malicious trends and tweets vilifying the superior judiciary of the country. According to...

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India’s 161,736 new coronavirus infections are world’s highest

On Tuesday, India has become the worst hit coronavirus country as it reported 161,736 new coronavirus infections in a single day. According...

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Protest across Pakistan against detention of TLP chief

Protests in support of the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) is at peak as people demand the release of TLP chief. On Monday, TLP chief Saad Rizvi was...

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Coronavirus vaccination centres in Punjab will operate in two shifts during Ramadan

The Punjab Health Department has said that all coronavirus vaccination centres in Punjab will be operated in two shifts during Ramadan. On Tuesday, the...

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Vitamin D can fight Covid-19 virus: Vicctori trial’s interim results

The interim results of the Vicctori trial (Vitamin D in Covid Cytokine storm therapy on registered inpatients) have been released, Vitamin D protects from the Covid-19 virus,...

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Google Is Officially Shutting Down Its Mobile Shopping App

Google is going to shut down its mobile shopping app for both iOS and Android, however the application will continue till June. ...

My real name is Irtaza Rubab, revealed Meera

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My real name is Irtaza Rubab, revealed Meera

In a recent show “Time Out with Ahsan Khan”, some great personalities like Javed Sheikh was the guest who revealed many hidden things which were unknown...

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SBP considering issuing digital currency to boost financial inclusion

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will possibly issue digital currency to boost financial inclusion and reduce money laundering in the economy. According to...

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Pakistan records remittances over $2b for 10th consecutive month

Pakistan has recorded an increase of 26% in remittances of above $2 billion for the 10th consecutive month in March, revealed SBP. ...

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China invites Pakistani firms to attend online Canton Fair

On Saturday, the Counsellor Embassy of China Xie Gouxiang invited Pakistani companies to attend the Canton Fair and explore prospects for the export of their products around the world. ...

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China considers mixing Covid-19 vaccines to boost protection rate

China is expected to be mixing Covid-19 vaccines as a way of further boost vaccine efficacy, said China’s top official disease control...

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CCP opposes fixing sugar price, fears illegal movement of Sugar

The CCP has expressed reservations over the Punjab government’s decision to fix sugar prices and has warned that it would cause movement...

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Saudi Arabia to fine pilgrims $2,666 for performing Umrah without permit

Whoever will be found performing Umrah without permission during the holy Ramadan will be fined 10,000 Saudi riyal, quoted Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Saudi Press Agency...

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Pakistan to become 23rd biggest economy by 2040: US intelligence report

Pakistan will be the world’s 23rd biggest economy by 2040 based on its predicted gross domestic product (GDP) rank, said US intelligence report. ...

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Pakistan has dual nationality arrangements with 12 European countries

Pakistan carries dual nationality arrangements with 12 European countries, including France, Italy, Belgium, Iceland, Finland, Switzerland, Netherland, Sweden, Ireland, Denmark, Germany and...

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Govt to open Covid-19 vaccination registration for all citizens post Eid

The government is going to open registration for Covid-19 vaccination for all citizens after Eid, announced Asad Umer. On Thursday, while talking to journalists, Minister...

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G20 extends moratorium on debt interest payments for poorest Covid-hit nations

The Group of G20, the richest countries of the world had granted a debt moratorium in April 2020 to the poor countries so that...

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Prince Philip died, Buckingham Palace announces

Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband has died at the age of 99, announced Buckingham Palace. Today on Friday, he died peacefully as...

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K-Electric announces reduced loadshedding in Ramadan, no power outage during Eid

K-Electric is going to exempt 75% of the feeders providing electricity to the port city from load shedding on the occasion of Ramadan,...

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Germany suffers highest deficit in 30 years due to Covid-19 pandemic

Germany has seen its first deficit in 2020 since 2013 after the public sector deficit reached 189.2 billion euros ($225 billion) due...

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4pc increase in child abuse cases, report

Pakistan has reported at least 2,960 major crimes against children, which is a 4% increase in child abuse cases in all four...

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PM breaks ground for 4,000 low-cost housing units

At least 600 apartments will be given to poor people who are living in the deprived areas. Prime Minister, Imran Khan performed the ground-breaking of...

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Covid cases on the rise among women in KP

KPK has witnessed a rise of mortality and Covid cases rate in women than before, infection rate surged during the last one month. According to...

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IMF projects budget deficit at 7.1pc in FY21

International Monitory Fund (IMF) has suggested that till the time, pandemic is over, the fiscal policies of the countries should remain flexible with special...