Pakistan
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126Pakistani mountaineer Asad Memon sets his eyes on conquering the mighty Denali
Asad Memon, a Pakistani Mountaineer is aiming to conquer his fourth summit of the Seven Summit Challenge after first embarking on the challenge...
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163Diabetes body urges Pakistan to increase taxes on sugar beverages to prevent diabetes
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has seriously recommended Pakistan to increase taxes on sugar beverages in order to prevent diabetes. IDF President Prof...
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330Molana Tariq Jamil inaugurated free ambulance service
Molana Tariq Jamil has once again taken a new initiative by launching a humanitarian venture and started an ambulance service. After the launch of clothing...
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171PM Khan approves establishment of special economic zone in Karachi
Prime Minister Imran Khan has approved the establishment of a Special Economic Zone in Karachi under CPEC, saying that it is not...
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181Asad Umar inaugurates NADRA office and other projects in Sindh
Asad Umar has inaugurated National Database and Registration Authority offices, gasification and 4G internet projects for different districts of Sindh. On Monday, Federal...
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541Meet Maryam Mujtaba, first woman from Azad Kashmir to become a commercial pilot
Maryam Mujtaba is the first woman from Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK) to become a pilot and she is now a part of the...
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160Pakistan chosen for WHO award for anti-tobacco campaign
Pakistan has been chosen for the regional winner of the ‘World No Tobacco Day 2021 Award’ by the World Health Organisation (WHO)...
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653Over 100 Pakistani female doctors offering telehealth services to Palestinians
More than 100 Pakistani female doctors are offering telehealth services to Palestinians and over a dozen countries by joining hands with their...
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203Food import bill increases by 53.93 percent in 10 months
The government has spent a big amount on the import of food items during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year. The items like...
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PM Imran Khan introduces ‘Ehsaas Saving Wallets’ programme
During a visit to an Ehsaas Kafaalat payment site in Islamabad on Monday, Prime Minister Imran Khan launched the “Ehsaas Saving Wallets (Ehsaas Bachat Bank Account) project.” Prime...
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161Shaukat Tarin predicts 6 percent GDP growth in next fiscal year
Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin has predicting that based on the current trend the GDP growth would be 5 percent in 2021-22 and...
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170CDWP okays three uplift projects worth Rs 55.5 billion
Central Development Working Party (CDWP) okayed three uplift projects worth Rs 55.5 billion, including a Rs 31.2 billion information technology scheme for Karachi....
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269Pakistan, ADB sign $300 million loan agreement for Balakot hydropower project
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is going to provide $300 million concessional loan for the 300MW Balakot Hydropower Project. The Government of Pakistan and...
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173PM inaugurates 1,100 MW Chinese-built K-2 nuclear power plant
Prime Minister Imran Khan has inaugurated the Karachi Nuclear Power Plant Unit-2 (K-2), that will generate 1,100 Megawatt of clean energy. On...
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138Pakistan delivers three JF-17 Thunder jets to Nigerian Air Force
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) have handed over three JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) during a ceremony...
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306CM Punjab approves 25 percent special allowance for govt employees
Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has approved a 25 percent special allowance for government employees from June to remove disparity in salaries. On Thursday, Punjab...
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343Pakistan reports higher-than-expected GDP growth at 3.94 percent for FY21
Pakistan reports that its GDP is on course to grow nearly 4 percent in the fiscal year that ends in June, almost...
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286Local consortium proposes to develop Tanjeel, Reko Diq gold, copper mines
A local consortium, National Resources Private Limited (NRL) has proposed to the Balochistan Mineral Exploration Company (BMEC) on an unsolicited basis to develop the Tanjeel reserves first and then the...
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213Govt aims to complete construction of 10 dams across Pakistan by 2028
The construction of 10 dams and hydropower projects across Pakistan initiated by the PTI government in 2018 are planned to be completed...
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220Remittances rise to an all-time high of $2.8 billion in April
Remittances by overseas Pakistanis rose to an all-time high of $2.8 billion in April, showing growth of 56 percent higher than a...
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180Population of Pakistan is 207.68 million, shows 2017 census result
The total population of Pakistan stands at 207.68 million, with an annual growth rate of 2.4 percent, according to the 2017 census...
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194ADB, World Bank estimates climate change to cost Pakistan $3.8 billion yearly
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and World Bank (WB) have estimated that climate change will cost Pakistan $3.8 billion yearly. Asian Development...
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417Zulfi Bukhari resigns over allegations in Rawalpindi Ring Road scam
Zulfi Bukhari, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis, resigned from his position on Monday, citing allegations against him...
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201Pakistan plans to revolutionize dairy sector to increase milk production
The federal government is planning to launch a project to increase the production of milk in the country, which will eliminate the...
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194CCP probe reveals why chicken, egg prices went up in Pakistan
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has disclosed that 19 poultry feed companies were engaged in “price coordination,” resulting in an increase...
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321Pakistan marks day of solidarity with Palestine
Pakistan is observing Palestine Solidarity Day today to give a united message to the world for standing beside the people of Palestine...
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179Pakistan lost 80 percent of its pangolins due to illegal hunting
More than 80 percent of pangolins have been allegedly hunted for scales and meat, said Rab Nawaz, Senior Director Biodiversity at WWF-Pakistan....
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157Japan is all set to hire thousands of IT professionals from Pakistan
The government of Japan is going to hire thousands of IT professionals from different specializations from Pakistan in the coming years. According...
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202ECC approves payment of Rs 89 billion to 35 IPPs out of 47
ECC has the approval to pay the first installment of Rs 89 billion to 35 Independent Power Producers (IPPs) out of a...
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236Chinese firm PCCCL awarded $355 million Tarbela civil works project
On Thursday, WAPDA awarded $354.6 million worth of contract to Power Construction Corporation of China Ltd (PCCCL) for civil works of the...
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99Pakistan asks IMF to reduce tax collection target to Rs 5.5 trillion
Pakistan has requested that the IMF reduce the FBR’s tax collection target for the upcoming budget from Rs 5.9 trillion to Rs...
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101521 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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105Pakistan 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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90Govt 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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154Tarin 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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235Chunian 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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224Trade 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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225Complete 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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285President 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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217Tributes 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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283Punjab 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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188Inflation 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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191PM 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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386Saudi 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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260Dr 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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599Ustad 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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212PM 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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169Covid 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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98Pakistani 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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147Housing 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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100Pakistan 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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190Govt 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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165Eid 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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196Internet 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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220Thal 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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304Drap 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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186CM 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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188Pakistan 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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134PM 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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160CDWP 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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369Gemstone 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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642Kisan 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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167Malaria 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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192Punjab 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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188Circular 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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107Over 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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167Pakistan 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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182Free 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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223Petrol 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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109China’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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260Pakistan 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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234Foreign 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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105‘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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1895 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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174PHC 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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238Punjab 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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161Pakistan 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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429Shaukat 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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24770 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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416PIA 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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174IMF’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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221Govt 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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184Prime 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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129PML-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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212Pakistan 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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128Special 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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265Sheikh 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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205Pakistan’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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174ECC 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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188PM 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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200Govt 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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249Apply 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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269Pakistan 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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406Protest 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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288Protests 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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118CCP 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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263Pakistan 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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196Pakistan 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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232Govt 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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589K-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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2424pc 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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210PM 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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18973% 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...
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236Govt 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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125Land 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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219Man 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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206Italy 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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307Over 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...
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553Gwadar 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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247Pakistan’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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30112 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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193Pakistan 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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221Ramazan 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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168PM 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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479Pakistani 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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123Federal 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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190Qaiser 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...
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329PC-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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210ADB 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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136Qureshi 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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232Ahead 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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178Water 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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389PM 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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2432,094 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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194Locally 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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214Under 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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170PM 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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272PIA 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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155Pakistan 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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182Islamabad’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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215‘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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182PEMRA 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...
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231Meet 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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273Govt 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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177Govt 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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260Ban 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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210Ehsaas 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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417400-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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265PM 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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225PM 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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212ECC 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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582PIA 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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275Olive 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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340CDA 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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145ECNEC 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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293Aurat 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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490Prime 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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206Senate 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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155Spying 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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259K-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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124Gilgit-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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140February 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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148Rs68 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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807World 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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505KP 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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213Domestic 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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279PM 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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198Pakistan 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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252Health 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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289MoIP 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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255Under 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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291Mysterious 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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163Pakistan 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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186Pakistan 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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243Prime 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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255PM 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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237Pakistan 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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214Senate 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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160OGRA 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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183Pakistan 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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554PM 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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148Wapda 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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460Punjab 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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199Petrol 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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147PM 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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168FATF 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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179NEPRA 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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200Child 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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174Coal 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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294GB 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...
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681Tourist 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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267Pakistan 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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240Lord 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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240Pakistan 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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256Chinese 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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562Pakistani 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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293Turkey 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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566First 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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650Byco 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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309Pakistan 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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308Punjab 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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259Pakistan-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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653Spring 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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437Vaccine 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...
