Pakistan Latest News Updates - Current Affairs

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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Govt doesn’t intend to ditch IMF program but hints at renegotiation

On Wednesday, Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin said unequivocally that the government has no plans to abandon the IMF Program. “The government will...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Over 19,000 social media accounts taken down: NACTA

According to the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), over 19,000 social media accounts have been deactivated for fostering hatred and promoting terrorism...

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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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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...

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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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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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‘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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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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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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Shaukat Tarin started budget preparation for next fiscal year

The process of preparing the federal budget for the fiscal year 2021-22 has started, according to newly appointed Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin. After...

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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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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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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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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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PML-N bashed PM Imran for yet another cabinet reshuffle

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has slammed Prime Minister Imran Khan’s move to reorganise the federal cabinet, saying it demonstrates that he...

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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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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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Sheikh Rasheed apologizes for temporarily suspending social media services

Sheikh Rasheed, the Interior Minister, apologized on Friday for the government’s decision to temporarily close down social media services in the country, saying...

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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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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...

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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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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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Apply Online For PPSC Jobs 2021 | Detail Procedure

Do you want to apply for Punjab Public Service Commission Jobs? If yes, then you are definitely in the perfect place. PPSC...

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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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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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Protests by religious party continue across Pakistan for second day, disturb traffic

Major protests by a religious group, which blocked traffic and trapped thousands of people for hours the day before, began to wind...

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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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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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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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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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73% Pakistanis believe country heading in the wrong direction, finds survey

Around 73 percent of Pakistanis think the country is heading towards wrong direction, says survey. Pointed out the findings of a new opinion poll conducted...

PIA plans Swat flights to promote tourism

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Govt approves Rs457b PIA restructuring plan

The federal government has approved Rs457 billion worth restructuring plan for Pakistan International Airlines. The federal government approved Rs457 billion worth restructuring...

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Land grabbing category introduced in Pakistan Citizen Portal

The exclusive category has been included in Pakistan Citizen Portal (PCP), under the supervision of PM in order to receive and pursue...

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Man spends Rs35,000 to avoid traffic violation ticket worth Rs300

Mohammed Noman Awan, belonged to Punjab’s Chakwal district has spent PKR35,000 in order to avoid traffic violation ticket worth Rs300. The National...

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Italy mulling over setting up gemstones training institute in GB

Italy is planning to establish a training institute in order to promote the gems, jewelry and gemstone industry in Gilgit Baltistan (GB). The meeting to...

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Over 80 sasta bazaars, 50 kissan markets planned for Ramazan

The KPK government is going to establish at least 83 sasta bazaars and 53 kissan markets all over the province for Ramzan to sell essential edible items at...

Gwadar as a future economic hub of Pakistan.

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Gwadar granted status of Capital of South Balochistan

Gwadar has been declared the new capital of South Balochistan, said GPA Chairman Naseer Khan Kashani. In order to bring the coastal town Gwadar into the...

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Pakistan’s exports reach decade-high of $2.3b in March

Pakistan’s exports have reached a decade-high of $2.3 billion in March 2021, monthly figures showing growth year-on-year and over the previous month. The...

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12 buildings gutted, two collapsed in Urdu Bazaar fire

More than 20 shops in Urdu Bazaar, Rawalpindi set on fire on Thursday, the fire started due to the short circuit and...

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Pakistan loses two spots on Global Gender Gap Index, slides into ranks of worst four countries

‘Global Gender Gap Report 2021’ has revealed Pakistan has lost two spots on Global Gender Gap Index, slides into ranks of worst...

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Ramazan 2021: Qadri says govt working to build consensus over moon sighting controversy

Noor-ul-Haq Qadri, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs has said that the PTI government is currently working to build consensus on the controversy over...

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PM constitute committee to review social media rules

Prime Minister Imran Khan has constituted a committee to review the social media rules which were announced in 2020. The office of...

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Pakistani Rupee becomes world’s best currency of 2021

Pakistani Rupee got the status of being the best currency in the world against the US Dollar in the last three months. The rupee strengthened 4.09%...

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Federal govt to develop new olive orchards on 30,000 acres land in KP

The Federal Government is going to develop new olive orchards on 30,000 acres land during the next 5 years in KPK in order to...

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Qaiser Bengali fears SBP ordinance may lead to disintegration

The people of the country are generally against the proposed amendment in State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Act, 1956. Common Pakistani is...

PC-1 of housing apartments at Alipur Farash

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PC-1 of housing apartments at Alipur Farash approved

The Capital Development Authority (CDA)’s Development Working Party has approved the PC-1 of housing apartments at Alipur Farash, the project will be completed...

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ADB to provide $300m to Pakistan for 300MW hydropower plant near Balakot

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced that it will be extending Pakistan a $300 million loan to finance the construction of a 300-megawatt...

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Qureshi meets Turkish FM, stresses need for comprehensive political settlement in Afghanistan

In the meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister, Mevlut Cavusoglu, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister said that there was no military solution to the...

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Ahead of Ramadan, essential commodities witness stark rise in prices

Like every year, Ramadan essential commodities have witnessed a stark rise in prices in 2021. When every country lowers the prices of food...

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Water supply to Islamabad from Rawal Dam restored after three decades

The supply of water from the Rawal dam to Islamabad has been restored after a hiatus of three decades. On Monday, the Capital Development...

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PM Imran decides to remove Hafeez Shaikh, give finance portfolio to Hammad Azhar

The government has decided the removal of Dr. Abdul Sheikh from the post of finance Minister and Minister for Industries and Production Hammad Azhar will...

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2,094 ghost employees working in Utility Stores: report

For the year 2019-2020, an audit of the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) has revealed 9,756 employees working in the organization’s 42 regions against the...

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Locally manufactured solar power panels set to roll out

Pakistan is going to roll out its first locally manufacturing solar power panels, production will start next month. Amid fears of a power crisis, Pakistan...

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Under new law, SBP to retain refinancing facilities

While making the refinance schemes available for exporters, agriculture, small business, and housing sector, investment, and others, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will...

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PM directs banks to simplify loan procedure under Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme

Prime Minister Imran Khan has ordered to simplify the process in order to facilitate the masses. PM in quarantine after being tested positive...

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PIA resumes flight operations to Swat after 17 years

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has resumed its flight operations at the Saidu Sharif Airport Swat after a gap of 17 years. The first flight...

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Pakistan strikes $1.3 billion development deal with World Bank

Pakistan has made an agreement with the World Bank to work on at least 7 projects worth $1.3 billion in order to...

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Islamabad’s Jinnah Avenue to be linked with F-8 and PIMS: CDA

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is going to provide direct links to F-8 and PIMS side from Jinnah Avenue. The decision to...

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‘Digital Pakistan Policy 2021 Road Show’

The Ministry of IT & Telecommunication has initiated the development process on the Digital Pakistan 2021 Policy by organizing “Digital Pakistan Policy 2021 Road...

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PEMRA asks TV channels to avoid ‘maligning’ NAB

All news and current affairs satellite channels have been asked to refrain from airing “unsubstantiated, judgmental and unipolar remarks” about the National...

national heroes honored during the Pakistan Day parade

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Meet the seven national heroes honored during the Pakistan Day parade

The government of Pakistan has acknowledged the efforts of 7 national heroes in bringing immense pride to the country during Pakistan Day parade. During...

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Govt is Selling Islamabad’s Jinnah Convention Center

The Ministry of Privatization has officially floated tenders for privatization of the Jinnah Convention Center (JCC). According to the official notification circulated...

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Govt to introduce two ordinances to impose Rs290 billion taxes

Two ordinances are going to be introduced which will impose Rs290 billion taxes on the citizens. The media revealed that the Federal Government...

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Ban on travel from 12 countries amid spike in Covid cases

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has notified a fresh list of countries categories into A, B, and C after the emergence of South...

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Ehsaas Programme completes IT integration with USC

Dr. Sania Nishtar, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Welfare visited headquarter of the Utility Stores Corporation, where she looked over the...

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400-year-old tunnel discovered in Shahi Qila

Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) has recently discovered a 400-year-old tunnel during the restoration work at the great Royal Fort, Shahi Qila. It...

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PM Imran Khan and First Lady Bushra Bibi tests COVID-19 positive

Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan and First Lady Bushra Bibi has tested COVID-19 positive confirmed SAPM on Health Dr. Faisal Sultan. Dr....

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PM allots low cost mortgage housing for poor workers, widows

In order to uplift the weaker segments of society, Prime Minister has allotted 1,008 flats and 500 houses for poor workers and...

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ECC approves cost subsidy mechanism for NAPHDA housing units

A meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet, headed by Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, the Finance Minister took place in Islamabad on Wednesday where...

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PIA all set to start flights from Lahore to Skardu, Gilgit

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is going to operate weekly flights from Lahore to Skardu and Gilgit next month. It was revealed that PIA has decided to operate...

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Olive cultivation best investment for forex gains, food security: PM

The largescale olive cultivation would prove as the best investment for Pakistan, said Premier. The Prime Minister, Imran Khan while talking at...

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CDA to build 4,400 housing units, raise Metropolitan Police

City managers have decided to construct 4,400 low-cost housing units and to establish a Metropolitan Police in collaboration with the Islamabad police. On...

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PIA plans Swat flights to promote tourism

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) are going to operate flights to Swat, Gilgit, and Skardu that aims to promote tourism in respective regions. As the present...

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ECNEC approves 12 projects worth Rs267 billion

12 projects worth Rs267 billion has been approved by the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC). A meeting of the...

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Aurat March organisers demand public apology over doctored video

Aurat March has become vulgarity and not the demand for rights of women. Like the previous year, Aurat March was launched in 2021 also where ‘liberal’ and...

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Prime Minister Imran Khan launches Ehsaas “Koi Bhooka Na Soye” initiative

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan launched the Ehsaas “Koi Bhooka Na Soye” initiative in Islamabad, cooked meals will be provided under this initiative. This initiative was...

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Senate election results: Sadiq Sanjrani triumphs over Yousaf Raza Gillani

Sadiq Sanjrani will take the oath as Senate chairman for the second time on Friday, according to the presiding officer in charge...

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Spying devices allegedly installed to monitor the Senate chairman election

On Friday, in the Upper house, spying devices were allegedly installed to monitor the Senate chairman election and deputy chairman election. PML-N’s Musadik Malik...

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K-Electric consumers to get Rs2.35bn fuel cost benefit

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has notified fuel cost adjustment (FCAs) for K-Electric for 11 months. The combination of 11 months’ Fuel Adjustment Cost...

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Gilgit-Baltistan declared coronavirus-free

Under the third wave of covid-19 in the country, Gilgit-Baltistan has been declared a COVID-free region with zero active cases. When coronavirus has...

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February recorded as third driest month in six decades: Meteorological Department

February 2021 has been declared as the 3rd hottest and driest month in the history of the country in six decades, declared by...

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ECC okays Rs7.8bn Ramazan package for Utility Stores

The government has approved the Ramazan package for Utility Stores of Rs7.8 billion, increased the commission for oil companies and their dealers on sale petroleum products, and...

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Rs68 billion strategy developed to create jobs in tribal districts

The planning and development department has developed a strategy of Rs68 billion, aims to create employment opportunities in tribal districts. The Economic Development Plan (EDP) will...

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World Economic Forum: PTI’s Maleeka Bokhari named as Young Global Leader

Maleeka Bokhari, Parliamentary Secretary for Law and Justice Barrister has been selected as the World Economic Forum Young Global Leader for five years. ...

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KP signs pact for 300MW Balakot hydropower project

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) government and the Chinese company have signed the agreement for the construction of the 300 MW Balakot hydropower project. On Tuesday, the KPK...

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Domestic violence against women, children increased during lockdown: report

In Pakistan, incidents of domestic violence and abuse against women are comparatively more in the second half of 2020 as compared to the first...

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PM approves withdrawal of 80 income tax exemptions

Pakistan and IMF had a staff-level agreement last month for the approval of the second to fifth reviews and release of the...

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Pakistan Investment Bonds attract $12.7m after hike in yields

The data issued by the State Bank revealed that Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs) have attracted over $12.7 million foreign investment in the...

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Health cards to be distributed among 300,000 labourers in Islamabad

At least 300,000 laborers in Islamabad are going to have health cards at their doorsteps, Punjab Employees Social Security Institution (PESSI) will...

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MoIP proposes record Rs6.37bn Ramzan relief package

The government is going to introduce a mega Ramzan relief package for the holy month in 2021. Unlike previous years, the government will...

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SBP celebrates International Women’s Day vowing to increase women’s role in Pakistan’s financial sphere

State Bank of Pakistan is taking initiatives under its comprehensive National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) to prioritize women’s financial inclusion and will...

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Under Sehat Sahulat Programme over 66,000 get free treatment in four months

Under Sehat Sahulat Programme, more than 66,000 patients received free treatment in different hospitals during the last 4 months. According to officials, in the...

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Mysterious grisly attack on farm animals spreads panic among Gadap residents

A mysterious and grisly attack happened at night time on a farm animal some 50 kilometers northwest of Karachi, residents are extremely...

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Pakistan set to get three new airlines

Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority has given approval to Pakistan’s domestic market for launching three new airlines. Pakistan will soon have three new airlines...

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Pakistan and China to establish platform for poverty alleviation

In order to eradicate poverty, Pakistan and China are collaborating by establishing the platform. The report issued on Wednesday revealed that Pakistan and...

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Prime Minister Imran Khan to address nation today

Prime Minister Imran Khan will deliver a speech to the nation today, a day after the government declared that he will request...

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PM Imran Khan to take vote of confidence from Parliament

The government will send a summary to the president requesting that the lower house of Parliament convenes a new session for a...

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Pakistan ranks among world’s most sought-after tourist destination

Pakistan has been ranked as the most sought-after tourist destination over the past few years. On Wednesday, the report revealed that the...

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Senate election 2021: PPP’s Yousaf Raza Gillani defeats Hafeez Sheikh

Former PPP’s Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani was elected in the Senate election, beating PTI’s Abdul Hafeez Shaikh. Gilani and Sheikh exchanged greetings and...

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OGRA raises LPG price by Rs2 per kg

Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has raised the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas by Rs.2/kg for the month of March. The LPG price will now be...

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Pakistan passes ‘historic’ bill banning corporal punishment of children

Pakistan has banned corporal punishment for children, the bill passed in this regard. The country passed the ‘historic’ bill banning corporal punishment of children as...

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Senate elections to be held through secret ballot: SC gives opinion on presidential reference

On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that the upcoming Senate elections would be conducted by secret ballot, as permitted by Article 226...

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PM launches Al-Beruni heritage trail in Nandana Fort in Jhelum

Prime Minister Ihas launched Al-Beruni heritage trail in Nandana Fort in Jhelum, aim to promote tourism in the country. Prime Minister, Imran Khan has said that there would...

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Wapda to add 9,000 MW to grid by 2028

The issue of the load shedding of the electricity has been the main problem, both for domestic users and commercial consumers of...

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Punjab govt approved Rs86bn for rural development projects

For the development of nearly 100 projects, the Punjab govt has approved worth Rs86 billion, aiming to bring development in rural tehsils. ...

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Petrol prices in Pakistan to remain same in March

Prime Minister Imran Khan has rejected a suggestion by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority to raise petrol prices in Pakistan, according...

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OGRA recommends massive Rs20 increase in fuel prices: PM to decide

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has proposed a massive increase in fuel prices once again. As per media reports, the...

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PM Khan congratulates the nation, salutes forces for the 2nd anniversary of Operation Swift Retort

On Saturday, Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan congratulated the entire nation and applauded Pakistan’s armed forces on the second anniversary of Operation...

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FATF gives 4th extension to Pakistan to fully implement ‘action plan’

Pakistan has been given the 4th extension to fully implement a 27-action plan, also been urged to meet the remaining 3 conditions regarding...

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NEPRA proposes Rs0.89 per unit increase in electricity tariff

NEPRA has proposed to increase an Rs. 0.89 per unit in the electricity tariff in the context of the fuel price adjustment of January. ...

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Naya Pakistan Housing: 35,000 units to be constructed after deal inked between LDA, banks

Banks and the public sector have joined hands in order to provide residential facilities to common citizens of the country in Naya...

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Child courts established in Karachi’s Malir and East districts

There have two child courts established in the city Malir and East Districts with the goal to take the criminal justice reform agenda forward. ...

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Coal accounts for 32pc of total power generation in January

In January, Coal-based power generation rose to the 7_months high of 2,560-gigawatt-hours (GWh). Sheikh Muhammad Iqbal, a power sector consultant is glad to...

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GB govt to setup mountaineering, rock climbing school in memory of Muhammad Ali Sadpara

The Gilgit-Baltistan cabinet has approved the plan to establish the Muhammad Ali Sadpara Mountaineering School in memory of the greatest climber of Pakistan, Sajid Ali Sadpara will be employed there. On...

Tourist train launched between Golra and Attock

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Tourist train launched between Golra and Attock

The Safari Tourist Train of Pakistan Railways launched to promote the culture and beauty of the Potohar region, has rolled out from...

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Pakistan to register Himalayan pink salt

Pakistan is going to register Himalayan pink salt, extracted from the Salt Range which extends along the south of the Potohar Plateau and the...

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Lord Aamer establish a foundation for youth & children

Lord Aamer Sarfraz, a British-Pakistani philanthropist has established a foundation for the socio-economic development of youth and children. The foundation has been named, the ‘Lord Sarfraz Foundation’ which will help...

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Pakistan to issue Green Bond to boost renewable energy projects

In order to boost renewable energy in Pakistan, the government is planning to issue the country’s first green bond. Malik Amin Aslam,...

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Chinese firm aims $150m industrial park in Lahore to enhance exports

The Chinese firm is all set to invest $150 million in an industrial park on the border of Lahore at Kasur. The...

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Pakistani artist Salman Toor featured on Time100 Next list

The Lahore born Pakistani artist Salman Toor has been featured on the Time100 Next list, which highlights emerging leaders who are shaping...

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Turkey sets up advanced honeybee research laboratory in Islamabad

Due to the high demand for honey in rural areas, Pakistan established a Honeybee Research Laboratory with the cooperation of Turkey. The...

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First artificial reef established at Gwadar Bay to lift marine life, tourism

Pakistan has installed nearly 330 modular blocks of artificial reef in Gwadar Bay of Balochistan coast at Rs 48.50 million to improve...

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Byco partners with Sehat Kahani for telemedicine facility

Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited has signed an agreement with Sehat Kahani to provide telemedicine facilities for its workforce of over 800 employees...

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Pakistan to fully restore all economic activities from March 1

Pakistan to lift all restrictions and restore all economic activities from 1st March that were imposed last year amid the spread of...

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Punjab registers 2,500 Non-Profit Organizations to avoid FATF blacklist

Punjab Home Department has registered Around 2,500 Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs) and another 5,300 NPOs had applied for registration with Punjab Charity Commission...

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Pakistan-IMF agreement to boost economic growth

Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has said the agreement signed between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Government of Pakistan...

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Spring Tree Plantation drive & first Miyawaki forest launched in Islamabad

Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated Spring Tree Plantation Campaign 2021 and the first ever Miyawaki forest in Islamabad earlier on Wednesday. Addressing...

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Vaccine registration for people over 65 years begins across Pakistan

On Monday, the government has opened vaccine registration for people aged 65 years and above across Pakistan. After healthcare workers been inoculated...

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Pakistan to use drone technology to supervise highways and motorways

Pakistan is going to be the first country in the region to employ drone technology for the supervision of the highways and...

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Pashtun girl Neelofar Shirazi breaks 1,000 bricks to set world record

Neelofar Shirazi, 32, hailing from district Battagram, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has set a new record by breaking 1,000 bricks in 27 minutes...

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Army utilised F-16 for photographic surveys to find Sadpara, other K2 climbers

The Pakistan Army conducted a photographic survey of K2 from an F-16 jet as it continues to search for missing Pakistani mountaineer...

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Pakistan reduces visa categories to 11, eases travel for medical emergencies

Pakistan has revised visa policy that eases rules for people seeking entry in Pakistan for health emergencies and work, as well as...

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Pakistan will soon begin producing electricity from waste

Pakistan is devising strategies to implement the concept of producing energy from processed waste that will be then added to the national...

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PM Imran asks nation to help reverse smog as Lahore tops world most polluted cities

Lahore is ranked as one of the most atmospherically-polluted cities in the world according to the US AQI score of 247 on...

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6.4 earthquake hits Tajikistan, tremors across Pakistan, India

A high-intensity earthquake of magnitude 6.4 on the Richter Scale jolted Tajikistan in central Asia at 10:02 pm late Friday night with...

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Pakistan Conducts Successful Training Launch of Babur Cruise Missile

Pakistan continue to improve defense capabilities as the Army conducted a successful Training Launch of Babur Cruise Missile with a range of...

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Pakistan vaccinates 27,000 healthcare workers against Covid-19

As vaccination efforts continue to move forward, around 27,000 frontline healthcare workers (HCWs) have been vaccinated against Covid-19 across Pakistan in over...

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Pakistani Saadeqa Khan shortlisted for FDM Everywoman in Technology Awards

Scientia Pakistan’s CEO, Saadeqa Khan, is among the finalists for the 2021 FDM in Technology Awards in the Academic Award category. She...

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Gilgit Baltistan attracts investment worth $10 million by Pak Greenland

Pak Greenland Corporation, a company owned by overseas Pakistanis, has decided investment $10 million in Gilgit Baltistan (G-B) over the next five...

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IsDB provides $60 million to Pakistan for polio eradication

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is all set to provide financial assistance worth $60 million to Pakistan to strengthen polio eradication efforts....

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Islamabad police fire tear gas at govt employees protesting for increase in salaries

Islamabad Police on Wednesday fired tear gas at government employees who were heading towards the Parliament House and demanding an increase in...

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Kuwaiti firm to invest in solar and water projects in Sindh

The CEO of Kuwaiti state-owned firm EnerTech has shown his interest to invest in Sindh province and particularly in the solar and...

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Punjab plans to generate 5,000MW of electricity by 2024

Punjab has planned to generate over 5,000MW electricity by 2024, including 300MW by launching several small hydropower projects. In a bid to...

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Punjab Wildlife implants microchips in rare species of animals and birds

The Punjab Wildlife Department is going to implant microchips in rare species of animals and birds across the province as part of...

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‘Diamer-Bhasha dam will bring prosperity to Pakistan’

Wapda chairman during his meeting with Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) said the Diamer-Bhasha Dam is destined to bring prosperity to the country,...

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UNESCO confers ‘City of Literature’ title on Lahore

Lahore has been conferred the title of ‘City of Literature’ by UNESCO making it part of an international Creative Cities Network, next...

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3rd-day rescue operation launches for Sadpara, two other mountaineers missing on K2

Third-day search and rescue operation has been launched by Pakistan Army with local mountaineers to find missing climbers Ali Sadpara, John Snorri...

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‘Cardiac Magician’ Dr. Hina Chaudhary featured among top American cardiologists

Dr. Hina Chaudhary, renowned Pakistan origin cardiologist has been featured amongst the top science fellows by the National Institute of Health (NIH)...