Pakistan
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353OGDCL unearths gas condensate discovery at Sial-1 well in Hyderabad, Sindh
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has reported gas and condensate discovery from its exploratory well Sial-1, which is located in...
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458FBR okays AJCL (Pvt) Ltd for Track & Trace System of specified goods
The Federal Board of Revenues (FBR) has completed the evaluation process of granting license and chose AJCL Private Limited for an IT-based...
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380Pakistan kicks off Covid-19 vaccination drive with frontline workers
Pakistan formally started the drive to administer COVID-19 vaccines to its frontline healthcare workers on Wednesday, the National Command and Operation Center...
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439Allama Iqbal sculpture removed from public park; two officials suspended
Two officials of the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) Lahore were suspended by the Punjab government on Tuesday after an outrage on...
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317Return the looted money and I will resign: PM Imran Khan
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday during the cabinet meeting dared the opposition Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) to resign from the assemblies....
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304Govt temporarily stops promotions of 240 NADRA employees
NADRA has reversed the promotions of its 240 officers and employees after the Interior Minister, Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad canceled the promotions. According...
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221Pakistan inflation at lowest level in two years
According to the report released by IM Securities, inflation in Pakistan was recorded at 5.7% in January, which is the lowest in...
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260FBR surpasses 7-month tax collection target by Rs 20 billion
In the very first seven months (July-January) of the current fiscal year, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) tax collection stood at...
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320PM Imran approves project to solarize tube wells in Balochistan
Prime Minister Imran Khan has approved a mega project to solarize tube wells in Balochistan. It will provide uninterrupted electricity in the...
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439Transgender model Rimal Ali joins PTI
Transgender model and actor Rimal Ali has been appointed as the Gender Discrimination Coordinator of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s Welfare Wing. She has joined...
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329Pakistan stops issuing manual visas in favor of e-visas
Pakistan has stopped issuing manual visas from today, 1st February, every non-resident Pakistani and others interested in travelling to the country will...
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298Pakistan receives 1st shipment of 500,000 doses of COVID vaccine from China
The first batch of 500,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine produced by Sinopharm has been received from China that will enable Pakistan to...
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474Bilquis Edhi declared ‘person of the decade’
Bilquis Bano Edhi, widow of Abdul Sattar Edhi, renowned philanthropist and humanitarian has been selected as the ‘Person of the Decade’ International web-based organization Impact Hallmarks,...
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333Pakistan improves on long term climate risk index 2021
Pakistan has successfully been able to reduce its vulnerability to climate change by three points according to the released report titled “Global...
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519Pakistan CAA to outsource pilots licensing exams to UK
The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has agreed to outsource the process of conducting licensing examinations to the United Kingdom (UK) CAA...
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264ADB approves $10 billion under 5-year partnership strategy for Pakistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has given the approval of 5-year country partnership strategy (CPS) with Pakistan, estimated at approximately $10 billion....
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363Pakistan compiles 8-step plan for Covid-19 vaccination drive that starts next week
Covid-19 vaccination drive in Pakistan will be launched next week as the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has outlined the country’s...
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327British parliament praises Pakistan for 10 billion tree plantation project
The British Government has praised the efforts of the Pakistan Government for taking the initiative of 10 billion tree plantation project to...
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369UFO spotted by PIA near Rahim Yar Khan sparks social media frenzy
The video of an Unidentified Foreign Object (UFO), spotted in the city Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, by PIA pilot and locals has...
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244Sindh approves Rs4bn for monsoon relief via mobile banking
The Sindh government has decided to use the mobile banking system to disburse Rs 4.021 billion relief package among the people in...
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551CM Usman Buzdar to head new Lahore CBD Development Authority
In a major step to boost commercialization activities, the Punjab government has approved the establishment of the Lahore CBD Development Authority. The...
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679Lahore-Matiari HVDC Transmission Line Project to be ready by April
The Matiari to Lahore ±660kV HVDC Transmission Line Project, the country’s first and mega High Voltage Direct Current project is expected to...
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340Turkish aid agency TIKA sets up medical facility in Pakistan
The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) has set up a medical facility in Pakistan for surgeries of children born with cleft...
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447CDA to restart construction of Margalla Road after seven years
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced its decision to resume the construction of Margalla road after seven years. Capital Development Authority...
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350Khyber Pakhtunkhwa launches first ever toll free helpline for tourists
‘Tourist Facilitation Hub’, a 24/7 toll-free helpline for tourists has been launched by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority. Tourism Corporation...
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275PTI govt to scrap 70,000 vacancies & retain 324 out of 441 state departments
PTI government has decided to scrap 70,000 Grade-1 to Grade-16 vacancies in the ministries and associate federal divisions and retain 324 out...
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323PTA introduces measures to block spam, unsolicited calls and messages
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced measures that would be helpful for the public to block spam, unsolicited calls and messages. PTA...
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264Construction of motorways, roads across country to start soon: Murad Saeed
The Federal Minister for Communications, Murad Saeed, has claimed the construction of new motorways and roads will start across the country soon. He said...
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431Pakistani-Russian doctor Jan Alam invents treatment that cures Covid-19 in 10 days
Pakistani origin Russian scientist Prof. Dr. Jan Alam has introduced the media to a mineral-based medicine invented by him for the treatment...
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295Welding ceremony of 3rd Milgem warship for Pakistan Navy held in Turkey
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan began the welding of the third ship to be designed under the Milgem project for the Pakistan...
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253Pakistan Railways plans to repair as many as 472 coaches
A plan is being prepared by Pakistan Railways to repair as many as 472 coaches which were either out of service or...
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301‘Stateless’ Bengali girls from Karachi win gold at Russian festival
Five Bengali girls from the Machar Colony area of Karachi have won the first prize in the International Cheerleading Festival in Russia....
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226Govt announces major civil service reforms aimed at improving governance
Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training has announced major reforms to the Civil Service of Pakistan in order to improve the...
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247Pakistan has potential of producing 150,000MW power from wind energy projects
Pakistan has the resources to produce 150,000 megawatts (MW) energy from potential wind energy projects in the future, says the president of...
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714Cannoli Controversy: PM Imran Weighs in on Using English to Insult Others
As Pakistanis were weeping on the dishonorable act of Cannoli owners who disrespected their restaurant manager for not speaking smooth English, Prime...
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321Pakistan approves Russian Sputnik V vaccine for emergency use
The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (Drap) has granted approval for the emergency use of the Russian-developed Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine. DRAP...
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260Govt sacks USC chairman over misuse of power, dissolves BoDs
The federal government has terminated the services of Utility Stores Corporation (USC) Chairman Zulqarnain Ali Khan after an inquiry proved five charges...
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325Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine may cost around $6 in Pakistan
An offer has been made by the Pakistani importers to the federal and provincial governments to buy the Drug Regulatory Authority of...
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488Bilquis Edhi shortlisted for ‘Person of Decade’ title
Bilquis Edhi has been shortlisted for the prestigious title ‘Person of the Decade’ by an international organisation ‘Impact Hallmarks’ for philanthropy and humanitarian...
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413Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Energy Department Announces 40 Internships
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Energy and Power Department is going to announce 40 1-year internships in accordance with the internship policy of the...
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299Punjab to establish its own power transmission and distribution company
Punjab is working to establish a provincial power transmission and distribution (T&D) firm on the lines of the National Transmission and Despatch...
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273Pakistan launches Ehsaas Kafaalat, 3G, 4G internet in Waziristan
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday during his visit to South Waziristan launched the Ehsaas Kafaalat programme and 3G, 4G internet services. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority...
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230Govt mulls retendering March contract as global LNG availability improves
The government is planning to retender LNG bids for the month of March as the LNG availability in the international market has...
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309Pakistan successfully tests medium-range Shaheen III ballistic missile
On Wednesday, Pakistan successfully tested the surface-to-surface ballistic missile Shaheen-III, capable of carrying nuclear and conventional warheads up to 2,750 kilometers. The...
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295Punjab govt rules out “immediate threat” of sugar shortage
Punjab government has ruled out an “immediate threat” of sugar shortage in the province claiming that millers have adequate stocks with them...
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411Around 50 rare Himalayan ibex filmed in Hunza Valley
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) of Pakistan has captured rare footage of about 50 Himalayan ibex roaming near Khyber village, Passu...
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27433,309 malignant cases recorded in cancer database of Karachi
The total registered cases of cancer in Karachi is 33,309 which have been recorded by the Karachi cancer registry (KCR) for a...
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384CDA refuses taking over incomplete Metro Bus Project from NHA
Capital Development Authority (CDA) has asked the National Highway Authority (NHA) to complete the remaining work of the Metro bus project before...
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346KP govt to establish 10 economic zones and 19 industrial estates
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided to establish ten economic zones and 19 industrial estates across the province. As per the Industrial...
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290Sindh urges federal Power Division to notify tariffs for five wind power projects
Sindh Minister for Energy Imtiaz Ahmed Sheikh has urged to ensure the issuance of notification for five wind power projects which have...
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452Govt to Pay Monthly Honorarium to Imams and Khateebs
The federal government is going to pay monthly honorarium to all khateebs and imams of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad. Prime Minister...
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431FIA revealed that Cyber Crime had increased by 500% in 2020
FIA Cyber Crime Wing has reported that, compared to previous years, cybercrime soared five times more during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. 94,227...
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364‘Fascinating Pakistan’: First-ever UK-based magazine to boost Pakistan’s tourism
A quarterly magazine Fascinating Pakistan has been launched in London to boost the local and international tourism of Pakistan. Launched on Wednesday, the quarterly...
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347Pakistani leather sought globally for good quality, being low-cost
The Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA) delegation called on Prime Minister Imran Khan to brief him on rising leather demand worldwide which they...
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328Govt mulling major economic package for Gilgit Baltistan uplift
The federal government is going to announce a major economic package for Gilgit Baltistan soon after finalizing the historic development plan. On...
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743Hassan Ali Kasi Got 1st Position in International Quran Competition
An Islamic University student, Hassan Ali Kasi has secured first position in the international Quran Recitation competition held in Afghanistan. Hassan Ali Kasi is...
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373PM Imran Khan accepts resignation of Nadeem Afzal Chan
Prime Minister Imran Khan has accepted the resignation of his spokesperson and special assistant on parliamentary affairs Nadeem Afzal Chan. The resignation...
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324Pakistan notifies GI rules to protect domestic products in international market
Pakistan has approved geographical indication (GI) rules to protect its domestic products in the international market, it took the interval of 18...
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286PPP says Bilawal, Zardari not invited to Joe Biden inauguration
PPP chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and former president Asif Ali Zardari have not been invited to the January 20th inauguration ceremony of...
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386Pakistan to Host World’s First Online World Youth Scrabble Championship
Pakistan has been chosen by the global regulatory body for scrabble to host the first online international youth scrabble championship on 22nd...
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345Green and Orange Line projects of Karachi will become operational by Nov
Sindh Transport Minister Awais Qadir Shah on Tuesday said that Green and Orange Line Karachi Metrobus projects will become operational by November...
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255Nine olive extraction plants installed under PSDP
More than nine advanced oil extraction plants have been installed in the country under PSDP to increase the production of olive oil...
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47648 Ehsaas Nashonuma Centres established to combat stunted growth
Turning policy into action, 48 Ehsaas Nashonuma Centres are being established across 13 districts countrywide at the district and tehsil level to...
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849Lahore among world’s ‘dream destinations to love in 2021’ by New York Times
The New York Times (NYT) has included the historic walled city of Lahore in the list of “52 dream destinations” for tourists...
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925‘Economic game changer’ Rawalpindi Ring Road to be executed by LRRA
The game-changer Rawalpindi ring road will be constructed by Lahore Ring Road Authority (LRRA) instead of Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA). The stalled...
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352Second wave of coronavirus on decline due to govt’s timely decisions: Asad Umar
The mortality rate in the second coronavirus wave has started to decline due to the timely and result-oriented decisions of the government,...
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309KP Govt increases retirement age, will save Rs 140 billion
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government’s decision to increase the retirement age of government employees will potentially save the province around Rs 140 billion...
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379Seven officials suspended as govt forms committee to probe power breakdown
On Sunday, the federal government made a committee to investigate the widespread power breakdown that hit sections of the nation late on...
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425Govt decides not to increase the salaries of government employees
According to the sources, the Ministry of Finance did not agree with the suggestion to increase the salaries of government employees on...
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509Five cops involved in Usama Nadeem Satti murder case dismissed
The five police officials arrested over their involvement in the killing of the young man named Usama Nadeem Satti in Islamabad were...
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388Chinese Covid-19 vaccine trials proving successful in Pakistan
Clinical trials of Chinese Covid vaccine being held at the University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore are expected to conclude this week. According...
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355IsDB to Provide $60 Million to Pakistan for Polio Vaccine
Pakistan to receive $60 million in polio vaccine funding by Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) which is aimed at supporting the polio immunisation...
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300FPCCI official calls for exploring new markets for economic growth
On Wednesday, the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) called for the exploration of new markets as regional trade...
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862Burns Road Karachi now to become a Food Street for pedestrians
From 10 January, Karachi’s Burns Road food street will be designated for pedestrians and people won’t be allowed to take their vehicles...
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276ECC approves removal of additional customs duty on 152 tariff lines
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) approved the summary presented by the Ministry of Commerce regarding the removal of additional 2 percent customs...
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255Pakistan implemented effective policies to combat Covid pandemic: IMF
According to a report issued by the IMF under the title of Policy Tracker: Economic responses to COVID-19 by 196 countries, Pakistan...
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458CDWP okays Rs 739 billion KTP through PSDP, PPP mode of financing
The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) agreed on the Karachi Transformation Plan (KTP) at an estimated cost of Rs 739 billion that...
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280IPPs unconvinced by govt plan for circular debt settlement
Independent power producers (IPPs) have turned down the payment plan offered by the government for partial settlement of their dues by doling...
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575Hazara protest against Machh massacre cripple Karachi
On Thursday morning, Hazara demonstrations in solidarity with the sufferers of the Machh massacre continued at as many as 20 locations in...
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264Prices go up again: Sugar being sold for Rs 90-100 per kg
Sugar prices have again spiked across Pakistan, with sweetener rates increasing by Rs 5 per kilogram in two days, as reported on...
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1.1KEmma Alam becomes first Pakistani to win ‘World Memory Championship’
A young Pakistani girl, Emma Alam, has emerged as the winner of the World Memory Championship 2020, she also broke multiple records...
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412VSS availed by 2,000 PIA employees to cost government Rs 5 billion
Federal government to dole out Rs 5 billion to 2,000 employees of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) who opted for the Voluntary...
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350Cement sales grow 16 percent to 28.6 million tons in July-Dec
Cement sales, local and exports, have surged around 16 percent to 28.6 million tons in the first half of the current fiscal...
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414Govt seeks review of existing pay and pension mechanism
The government on Friday reportedly directed Nargis Sethi, the Chairperson of Pay and Pension Commission to review the existing pay and pension...
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247PM Office highlights the government’s achievements in 2020
On Monday, PM office highlighted the “achievements” of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) government during the year 2020 as the government tackled the whole...
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651Ravi City Phase-1 named Sapphire Bay to Bring in Rs 400 Billion in Revenue
Soon to be kickstarted, the first phase of the Ravi City project, Sapphire Bay, spanned over 5,000 acres of land to bring...
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306PM Imran orders crackdown against fuel smuggling across Iran border
Prime Minister Imran Khan has ordered immediate strict action against 2,094 illegal petrol retail outlets involved in fuel smuggling in Punjab, Khyber...
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568LDA goes digital, introduces land use regulations for new businesses
Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has issued updated regulations for new businesses that would improve employment numbers per the Land Use Rules 2020....
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428Punjab Govt launches large scale housing projects
Punjab government has launched two housing projects, one to build 35,000 apartments and another a rural housing pilot project in four districts...
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411Sindh to receive 250,000 doses of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine mid-January
Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho, Sindh Minister of Health, has declared that by mid-January the province will receive almost 250,000 doses of the...
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300Capital saw economic activity worth Rs 100 billion in 2020: CDA
Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) has had economic activity worth around Rs 100 billion during 2020 according to data released by CDA. According...
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350Next phase of CPEC to include agricultural sector: PM Imran Khan
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would lay emphasis on the agricultural sector in the very next phase, says Prime Minister Imran Khan. Speaking...
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64011 killed as armed men attack coal miners at Machh, Balochistan
At least 11 coal miners were killed in the Machh town of Balochistan on Sunday after armed militants kidnapped them and took...
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809PM Imran Khan inaugurates MG motors launch in Pakistan
Prime Minister Imran Khan attended the launching ceremony of British automotive company MG Motors UK at the Prime Minister’s House on Friday....
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904JIT formed to probe ‘Usama Satti murder case’
A joint investigation team (JIT) was appointed on Sunday by Chief Commissioner Islamabad Amir Ahmed Ali to investigate the death of young...
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1.0KCDA to launch F-13 residential sector for ‘Low-Income Workers’
Federal government has directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to launch the F-13 residential sector for the low-income group of Islamabad. On...
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614WhatsApp Helplines introduced by Pakistan Post to address complaints
To fast-track customer service, Pakistan Post has introduced special WhatsApp numbers that can be used by people to directly contact senior officials....
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1.1KGhulam Mahmood Dogar replaces Umar Sheikh as new CCPO Lahore
The Punjab government removed DIG Umar Sheikh from the post of capital city police officer (CCPO) Lahore months after he was appointed...
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661Pakistan increases petrol price by Rs 2.31 per litre from 1st January 2021
According to a press release issued by the Prime Minister House, the government has agreed to raise the price of petrol by...
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405PM Imran Khan extends date for construction industry fixed tax regime
Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced the extension in the fixed tax regime amnesty for the construction sector up to Dec 31, 2021. The Prime...
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470Nawaz Sharif’s passport will be cancelled on Feb 16
The government has decided to cancel the passport of PML-N supremo and ex-premier Nawaz Sharif with effect from February 16, 2021. Minister...
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512CDA plans more underpasses to end traffic issues in Islamabad
To overcome traffic congestion, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) is planning to construct more flyovers and underpasses. In a bid to alleviate...
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418Events that defined the year 2020 for Pakistan
The year 2020 could easily be marked as one of the most tumultuous years in the history for Pakistan that was marred by...
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737Pakistan selects Lebanese consulting firm to design new master plan for Lahore
Dar Al-Handasah, a Lebanese consortium has qualified after evaluation of the technical proposal submitted by the three companies for the preparation of...
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626Pakistan To Purchase 1.2 Million Covid Vaccine Doses From China’s Sinopharm
Pakistan will purchase 1.2 million COVID-19 vaccine doses from China’s Sinopharm after China approved the vaccine for general use on the population....
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396Pakistan, Russia agree to establish special company for Stream Gas Pipeline
Pakistan and Russia have agreed to establish a special purpose company, Pakistan Stream Pipeline (Pvt.) Ltd, for the execution of the North-South gas pipeline project....
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705NCOC develops NIMS for effective COVID-19 vaccine management
National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has developed National Immunization Management System (NIMS) to make sure the efficient supply chain management and...
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751Furniture giant IKEA to launch operations in Pakistan
IKEA, a multinational firm that designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture, is going to commence its operations in Pakistan. According to the Pakistani...
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259Pakistan to achieve economic goals through CPEC
Asad Qaiser, the Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan during the meeting with the Ambassador of China, Nong Rong said that big goals...
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318Pakistan Medical Association fears third wave of Covid-19 in the country
Addressing a press conference held in Pakistan Medical Association House, Dr Qaiser Sajjad, the Secretary-General PMA said that before the advent of...
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523PMRC signs master agreement with six banks for Low Income Housing
Pakistan Mortgage Refinance Corporation (PMRC) signed a master guarantee agreement with six leading Islamic and conventional banks to promote affordable housing. On...
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699PAF gets latest fighter jets, starts production of next-gen JF-17 Thunder Block III
Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Wednesday formally inducted 14 JF-17 Thunder Block II dual-seater fighter aircraft into its fleet and also launched...
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313‘Half of revenue collection being used for debt repayment’
According to Prime Minister Imran Khan, half of Pakistan’s revenue collections are being used for debt repayment, leaving “very little” to spend...
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702Pakistan to have regulatory authority for drone use
The federal government has drafted a policy on drone use in the country for effective use of the remote-control surveillance technology in...
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349Precious mineral ‘montmorillonite’ found in mountain range of southern Punjab
In recent research, published in a renowned science magazine, “Nature Scientific”, it has been explored that in Koh-e-Sulaiman, a mountain range of...
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334Pakistan reports first confirmed cases of new Covid-19 strain in UK returnees
Pakistan on Tuesday reported its first confirmed cases of the new Covid-19 strain, labelled B.1.1.7, first detected in the United Kingdom. The...
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382Industrial units in Ravi Urban Project exempted from dislocation
On the direction of Prime Minister Imran Khan, all the existing industrial units have been exempted from the area notified for Ravi...
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636FBR Ordered to Auction 500 Non-Cleared Stranded Vehicles at Karachi Port
The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has ordered FBR to speed up the auction of around 500 uncleared stranded vehicles imported in violation...
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626PSO introduces Euro 5 diesel after first cargo reached Karachi
Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has become the first Oil Marketing Company (OMC) to introduce low pollution Euro 5 diesel after the first...
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787Motorway Police Introduces Anti-Sleep Device for Drivers
The Pakistan motorway police department introduces an anti-sleep device to reduce the rate of accidents caused by drivers falling asleep on the road. In...
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377Over 500 Japanese IT firms willing to invest in Pakistan: Japanese Ambassador
More than 500 Japanese IT companies planning to come into Pakistani market in order to recruit skilled workers from the local population...
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558KP govt okays construction of 360 kilometers long Peshawar-DI Khan motorway
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government approved the construction of the Peshawar-DI Khan Motorway project which would be completed within 4 years. According to officials,...
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349Pakistan Signs $1.7 Billion Debt Relief Deal
Pakistan has secured a $1.7 billion debt relief agreement to help offset the financial headwinds sparked by the coronavirus pandemic. The Government...
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366Climate change could create millions of migrants in Pakistan by 2050: ActionAid
The prediction has been made by ActionAid under the view of the growing impacts of climate change that nearly 63 million people...
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645China to Confer Famous Pakistani Scientist Prof. Iqbal Choudhary
People’s Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (GZAR), China has decided to confer famous Pakistani scientist Dr Iqbal Choudhary the 2020 Guangxi...
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470PM Imran announces health cards, housing facility for Islamabad police
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan while speaking at the passing out parade of Islamabad police at Police Lines Headquarters where he...
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382PIA to use sehat cards for employees rather than private hospitals to cut costs
As part of its extensive restructuring plan, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to get rid of expensive private hospitals and instead,...
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597Person could face Rs5m fine, 5 years in jail for wrong depiction of Pakistan map: GoP
A text message is circulating across the country sent by the government of Pakistan (GoP) on Sunday, according to which a person...
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764CPEC: Sukkur-Multan Section of Peshawar-Karachi Motorway Opened for Traffic
Sukkur-Multan section of the largest project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Peshawar-Karachi Motorway has been handed over to Pakistan and opened...
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517FIA to take action against pilots with fake licenses
50 more pilots’ licenses have been cancelled and the government ordered the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to start criminal proceedings against them....
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299Amber Qureshi becomes first Pakistani woman in Lincoln’s Inn BRC
A proud moment for Pakistan as Barrister Amber Qureshi has been elected in the Lincoln’s Inn Bar Representation Committee (BRC) Elections 2020....
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421Construction Work on Karachi Red Line BRT to Begin Next Year
Construction work on Karachi’s Red Line BRT project has been set to be started from next year in March, says Sindh Transport...
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411CDWP approves one project, five position papers worth Rs 28 billion
CDWP considered four projects including two new projects and approved one project worth Rs 7.25 billion besides approving 05 position papers worth...
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318Govt launches ‘Universal Health Coverage’ for 1.2 million families in AJK
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday launched the “Universal Health Coverage” initiative for 1.2 million families in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK)....
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505Pakistan Post to open 1,000 digital post offices by end of 2020
The establishment of more than 1,000 Digital Franchise Post Offices all over Pakistan by the end of 2020 is under observation. The...
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1.3KSwat Motorway, phase-II plan soon to be finalized
The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has sent the Swat Motorway, phase-II plan for final approval to ECNEC. On 16 July, ECNEC...
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420Covid vaccine to be administered ‘free of charge’ in Pakistan
The rumors of free of charge vaccine have been come out to be the truth. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on...
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487President of Pakistan Arif Alvi approves new anti-rape ordinance
President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi has approved the Anti-Rape Ordinance 2020 which will ensure speedy trial of rape cases and harsher...
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295FIA inquiry into petrol shortage calls for disbanding OGRA
FIA led inquiry commission to probe into the shortage of petroleum products has recommended strict action against secretary Petroleum Division, DG Oil,...
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328Pakistan to be first to complete IVIG research for treating coronavirus
Scientists at Karachi’s Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) have reported that Pakistan is likely to become the first country to successfully...
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238#Neverforget: Celebs remember APS attack that shook nation six years ago
Six years back, the horrible APS attack occurred when at least 140 innocent lives lost their lives in a massacre when terrorists...
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380CDA takes strict action against societies violating zoning regulations
Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to strictly ask owners of housing societies and schemes to implement the CDA and Islamabad Capital...
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264PMRC establishes Rs 15 billion fund to support low-cost housing finance
Pakistan Mortgage Refinance Company (PMRC), the secondary housing finance institution, has established a fund worth Rs 15 billion to cover losses, if...
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285Single-day Covid fatalities hit 105, highest since June
Amid second covid-19 wave, Pakistan reported 105 new fatalities, the highest death rate since June taking the death toll to 9,010. It...
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391Islamabad launches campaign for awareness on labour laws
Directorate of Labour and Industries, Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) has launched a drive to raise awareness on various labour laws among the...
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33140 percent Pakistanis refuse to get COVID-19 vaccine if it becomes available
Even in the current deadly condition due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Pakistan, at least 40 percent of Pakistanis seem to refuse...
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347China again bails out Pakistan to repay Saudi Arabia debt
China has agreed to immediately provide Pakistan $1.5 billion financing line to repay the $2 billion Saudi Arabia debt. Pakistan is eyeing...
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333FBR warns 300,000 late tax filers of massive fine
The last date for income tax return submission was 8th of December however, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) granted an extension of...
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362Sehat Kahani Tele-ICU connects 45 ICUs to critical care doctors across Pakistan
Pakistan’s leading social enterprise in health technology, Sehat Kahani successfully implemented its Tele-ICU software to date in 45 out of 60 target...
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306Islamabad extends ban on gatherings and demonstrations for two months
The capital administration has extended ban on all kinds of gatherings of five or more people, processions and rallies and demonstrations at...
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340PSDF, UNICEF sign accord for research on youth skills development, job placement
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) signed a partnership agreement for enhancing skills in youth....
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495Petrol price in Pakistan up by Rs 3 for second half of December
The government has increased the price of petrol by Rs 3 per liter for the rest of December, the Finance Division said...
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429Recharge Pakistan program launched to enhance climate resilience, water security
Ministry of Climate Change (MoCC), the Federal Flood Commission (FFC) under the Ministry of Water Resources, and WWF-Pakistan have launched a programme...
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244‘Children biggest victims of Covid-19 pandemic’
The second wave of COVID-19 pandemic has become a threat for children as the virus has a profound impact on children’s well-being,...
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304Capital’s Marghazar Zoo to be converted into wildlife conservation center
Islamabad: Marghazar Zoo is going to be converted into a world-class wildlife conservation center, announced SAPM Malik Amin Aslam. On Wednesday, Special...
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357Pakistan: Key economic growth indicators showing sturdy performance
Key economic growth indicators from Pakistan are showing strong performance despite challenges posed by the second wave of COVID-19 and depressed economic...
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360Aga Khan Agency for Habitat wins World Habitat Awards Gold Award
Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) won the World Habitat Awards 2020 Gold Award for the integration of indigenous knowledge and technologies...
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315Govt to increase prices of locally assembled cars to eliminate ‘own money’
The federal government has reportedly decided to increase prices of locally-assembled cars by up to Rs 200,000 per unit to disincentive the...
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377Pakistan building Mohmand, Bhasha dams after 50 years, says PM Imran Khan
Prime Minister Imran Khan announced that the country will soon have two new big dams Mohmand, Bhasha, five decades after the construction...
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377Here’s what Pakistanis searched for the most on Google in 2020
Google released its annual Year in Search list on Wednesday and here is the list of top 10 trending searches for the...
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355Sindh cabinet approves Rs 4 billion compensation package for rain-hit people
The Sindh cabinet has approved a compensation package of Rs 4.021 billion for the monsoon rain-affected people of the province. On Wednesday,...
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256Second Covid-19 wave may become deadlier with virus mutation
The first wave of novel coronavirus was lethal but the current second COVID-19 wave is even deadlier owing to the virus mutation,...
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505Haier Pakistan sets record by producing 5 lakh refrigerators in 2020
Haier Pakistan has set a record of manufacturing 5 lakh refrigerators this year, according to a press release released by the company....
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386Punjab govt approves establishment of five cement plants worth 200 billion
Five cement plants are going to be established in Punjab with a potential investment of around Rs 200 billion after the approval...
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553Govt mulls imposing 15 percent income tax on online earnings
The Government of Pakistan (GoP) is considering implementing income tax on earnings made online such as from freelancing and YouTube content creation....
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339PM Imran inaugurates AirSial as Pakistan third private airline
Prime Minister Imran Khan has inaugurated and introduced AirSial, the third private airline of Pakistan, Sialkot’s business community will operate it. On...
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4424 Pakistanis make it to Forbes 30 under 30 for North America
Four Pakistanis have made it to the list of Forbes 30 Under 30 list for North America by using their talent and...
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275Punjab govt to facilitate ICCI in opening industrial estate
Punjab Government is going to extend all possible cooperation and facilitation to the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) in its...
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253PM Imran presents 10-point plan at UNGA to avert economic crisis
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday announced a 10-point plan to avert the economic collapse in developing countries due to the Covid-19....
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685Mujahid Taj Din Naan Bakers in Lahore was set up in pre-partition Pakistan
In the narrow, congested lanes of the main Mozang bazaar of Lahore, Mujahid Taj Din Naan Bakers exist. Sikandar-i-Azam, the owner of...
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411Gujranwala To Get First Expo Centre, Special Economic Zone
A special economic zone (SEZ) and an expo centre is going to be established in Gujranwala, said Provincial Minister for Industries and...
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416Hamza Ali Abbasi, PM Imran Khan talk journey to Islam and family values
Actor Hamza Ali Abbasi, in the hour-long interview with the Prime Miniter of Pakistan Imran Khan, discussed some societal issues and politics,...
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571Water crisis to ease in Rawalpindi, Islamabad next year
The possibility of water shortage in Rawalpindi and Islamabad has been ruled out in 2021 as Rawal Dam, Khanpur Dam, and Simly...
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354Pakistan Surpasses India With Higher Investment Commitments in H1 2020
Pakistan is now one of the top five countries in the world with the most investment commitments in the first half of...
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322Pakistan to establish infectious disease control centre modeled after US CDC
Preparations have been in an advanced stage to build an infectious disease centre in Pakistan similar to the Atlanta-based national public health...
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260Pakistan records over 3,000 coronavirus cases for 3rd day
Coronavirus cases in Pakistan surged by 3,119 in the past 24 hours, the third day that the number of daily infections increased...
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337KP introduces rapid antigen test for diagnosis of covid in remote districts
The health department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has introduced a new antigen detection rapid test (Ag-RDT) in its covid-19 testing policy to...
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333Pakistan, China finalize Gwadar projects for upcoming JCC
The 5th meeting of Pakistan China Joint Working Group (JWG) on Gwadar has finalized deliverable projects which would be placed before the...
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287PIA to purchase eight new airplanes on dry lease to ‘modernize’ the fleet
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to add eight new narrow-body airplanes to its system on dry lease to modernize its fleet....
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445Pakistan Allows Saudi Crown Prince MBS, Other Royals To Hunt Houbara Bustard
According to sources, the federal government had issued special permission to Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman and two other members...
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341DRAP launches online application system for pharma manufacturers
Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has launched the Pakistan Integrated Regulatory Information Management System (Pirims) – an innovative online application platform...
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401PM Imran Khan launches Ehsaas Kafaalat Policy for Special Persons
Prime Minister Imran Khan has launched the Ehsaas Kafaalat Policy for Special Persons that would be beneficial for families of two million...
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660Ex-PM Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali passes away aged 76
Former Prime Minister and senior politician Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali was buried in his hometown Dera Murad Jamali Thursday afternoon. His funeral...
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1.4KIndus Motors discontinues Toyota Corolla Altis Grande 1.8L Manual
Reports emerging from different sources imply that Indus Motors Company has discontinued the Toyota Corolla Altis Grande 1.8L Manual transmission. The company...
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258FBR exceeds tax target by Rs 16 billion from July to November
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) exceeded its tax collection target by Rs 16 billion for a period from July to November...
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340Covid-19: 70 areas in nine Punjab cities put under smart lockdown
According to a notification by Punjab Primary & Secondary Health Care Department (PP&SHD), a smart lockdown has imposed in 70 areas of...
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593How Flea markets can drive most COVID-19 spread
Landa bazars (Flea markets) have become a big threat as articles being sold in Pakistan are imported from highly hit Covid-19 countries....
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321No Money Left in Sindh’s Coronavirus Emergency Fund for Second Wave
After utilizing Rs 3.6 billion of the Coronavirus Emergency Fund (CEF) the Sindh government is left with no funds to tackle the...
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308‘Pakistan has the highest rate of breast cancer in Asia’
One in every ten Pakistani women could develop breast cancer in their lifetime, 90,000 women are diagnosed with this deadly disease every...
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4163 development projects costing Rs 91.94 million inaugurated in Buner
Three different development projects costing Rs 91.94 million in Buner were inaugurated on Sunday that includes the Dagar Playground which would provide...
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268Pakistan allocates $150 million for Covid vaccine
Pakistan is keenly looking at the affairs related to the coronavirus vaccine and the government has reserved $150 million for the purchase...
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421CAT Footwear Pakistan: The brand that gained the most in 2020
CAT Footwear has sneaked into the game with their bold and nostalgic overbuilt design called the Intruder. This footwear is a new...
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479Jibran Nasir warns users after his WhatsApp account got hacked
Pakistani politician and civil rights activist Jibran Nasir shared his scary experience of how his WhatsApp got hacked and has warned social...
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281PPPA and ADB are collaborating in the health sector
The Punjab Public Private Partnership Authority (PPPA) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in...
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236Peshawar’s Covid-19 positivity rate highest in the country, NCOC
The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) declared Peshawar with the highest positivity rate of COVID-19 as the region has the highest...
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310KP to Open Up Eight New ‘Eco-Friendly’ Tourist Zones to Promote Tourism
KP Culture and Tourism Authority has approved the creation of eight new ‘eco-friendly’ tourist zones to promote tourism in the province. According...
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354Karachi: More than 100 projects for Rs1.1trn finalised under KTP
More than 100 projects had been planned under the Karachi Transformation Plan (KTP) on which over Rs 1.1 trillion would be spent....
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603Rawalpindi Traffic Police Launches Digital System to Apply for Driving License
The City Traffic Police Rawalpindi has launched the most awaited one-window digital system for the public in order to apply for a...
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311‘Govt making serious efforts to bring Dr Aafia Siddiqui back home’
Prime Minister Advisor on Parliamentary Affairs, Babar Awan has revealed that Federal Government is taking serious steps for the return of Dr....
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260Govt to hike power, gas tariffs in phases
The federal government has announced that it will have to hike the power and gas tariffs in the country in a phased...
