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Pakistan buys spot LNG cargo for mid-May from Vitol at a lower price

Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) purchased a spot liquefied natural gas cargo for May 17-18 delivery from Vitol, which had offered $23.13/mmbtu for...

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Skilled Pakistani labour will soon be offered employment opportunities in Italy

Italy is looking forward to giving Pakistan comprehensive market access to its labour market, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Italy, Jauhar Saleem revealed. While...

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Pakistan to set up new LNG terminal on coast of Arabian Sea with China’s help

Daewoo Gas has signed contract with China National Chemical Engineering Group Corporation (CNCEC) on April 21 to set up a new LNG...

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1014-MW Karachi nuclear unit 3 powered by Chinese reactor starts operation

A nuclear power unit in Pakistan using China’s Hualong One reactor has started commercial operations from Monday, as per the China National...

Rawalpindi’s Peshawar Road from Koral to Motorway Chowk to be made signal free

Divisional Commissioner Noor ul Amin Mengal said on Tuesday that a proposal has been formulated to make the Rawalpindi section of Peshawar...

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PTI promised five million houses but constructed only 59,000 housing units

Only around 59,000 housing units have been worked upon across the country out of which 20,000 have been completed so far under...

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Work to start soon on 88-km long Swat Motorway Phase-II

Mahmood Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister will inaugurate the Swat Motorway Phase-II next week. As per the sources, CM Mahmood Khan...

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Pakistan’s passport ranked 4th worst among world’s 112 passports

Henley Global, an international passport rating authority, has released the passport rankings for 2022, with Japan and Singapore at the top of...

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ECC approved 79 billion subsidy to export sectors

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved almost Rs 97 billion worth of supplementary grants comprising Rs 16 billion...

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Regal Automobiles getting ready to launch automatic variant of Prince Pearl

Prince Pearl, a 800cc hatchback by Regal Automobiles may soon be available as Prince Pearl automatic to take on United Bravo and...

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Indus Motor announces another massive price hike for Toyota cars

For the third time in four months, Toyota Indus Motor Company (IMC) has raised the prices of its locally manufactured cars. The...

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Pakistan can earn about $2 billion through potato export to China

Pakistan can earn about $2 billion through potato export to China as containers are available at cheaper rates to local exporters. Pakistan...

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38.3 km long Rawalpindi Ring Road project will complete in two years

The construction work of 38.3 km long main carriageway from Baanth (N-5) to Thallian (M-2) under Rawalpindi Ring Road project would be...

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PIA begins direct flights from Lahore and Karachi to Azerbaijan’s capital Baku

The flight operations for Baku have been started by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) with two flights from Karachi and Lahore that carried...

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CDA to construct 7.8 km long Bhara Kahu Bypass to address traffic problems

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is looking forward to constructing a 7.8-kilometer long ‘Bhara Kahu Bypass’ in order to cater to the...

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After completion of 10 economic zones, Punjab to now launch four more SEZs

The government has established 10 Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in different parts of Punjab to promote the manufacturing sector, boost diversification in...

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Foundation stone laid for rehabilitation of Rs 4 billion Saggian Road-Sharaqpur Road

Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has laid foundation stone for rehabilitation project of Rs 4.32 billion Saggian Road-Sharaqpur Road. Addressing the inauguration ceremony, the...

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Construction work on 153 km Chitral-Shandur road begins after 40 years

The construction work of Upper Chitral and Shandur Road after 40 years has been handed over to National Highway Authority after federalization,...

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Pakistan to build 17 Intelligence Bureau offices along CPEC route

For the enhancement of the security of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Pakistan will pursue Chinese funding to construct the 17...

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Five year plan proposed to bring PIA to profitability by 2024

An international consultant demonstrated the government with a five-year business plan for the recovery of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), which advocated adding 20...

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Automated Currency Declaration System to be deployed at all international airports

The ‘Automated Currency Declaration System’ has been launched on Tuesday by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in collaboration with NADRA and...

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Commercial production of high yielding varieties of kidney beans to start soon

The first-ever production of high yielding varieties of kidney beans at commercial level is expected to be launched soon in Pakistan. On...

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Government to modernise and improve road infrastructure of Balochistan

The government will soon improve and modernize the road infrastructure across Balochistan in order to ensure the development and prosperity, said PM....

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Park Enclave Heights with 6,000 luxury apartments planned for overseas Pakistanis

The government is all set to launch residential project namely Park Enclave Heights for overseas Pakistanis in order to attract about $2...

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Pakistan exploring alternative travel hotspots for snow tourists

The government is going to develop new travel hotspots to revitalize the tourism industry and project a positive image of the country...

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Pakistani passport fourth worst in the world for 3rd consecutive year

For the third consecutive year, Pakistani passport had been ranked as the fourth worst passport for international travel in 2022. According to...

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KIA Sorento to now cost Rs 7.49 million in Pakistan after price reduction

According to corporate data, KIA Lucky Motors Pakistan has reduced the pricing of its KIA Sorento variants by up to Rs 704,000...

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Oman invites Pakistanis to invest in its core five sectors

Pakistan has been welcomed to invest in core five sectors of Oman, i.e., mining, logistics, tourism, food security and industrial growth. During...

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PIA to cut aircraft-to-employee ratio from 550 to 260 to save Rs 8 billion

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) sought to cut down its aircraft to employee ratio from 550 to 260, airline would aim to bring...

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81,000 travelled on Karachi’s Green Line buses in first 3 days of full operations

The Green Line Bus service has become fully operational, 80 buses could be spotted moving around from 7am till 10pm. The service...

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Naulong Dam in Jhal Magsi and Gomal Zam Dam in Tank to cost Rs 65.9 billion

The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) okayed 10 projects about health, higher education, physical planning, housing and power sectors costing Rs 96.1...

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Electric tram service to be launched along Lahore’s Canal Road and Multan Road

Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has ordered for starting the environment-friendly electric tram service along Lahore’s Canal Road and Multan Road. The...

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Massive traffic jams as around 80,000 vehicles entered Murree in last two days

The Murree tehsil administration has issued a travel advisory, encouraging travelers to check weather forecasts and traffic conditions before visiting the hill...

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Babar and Shaheen among other Pakistani players to make it to ESPN’s teams of 2021

Pakistani captain Babar Azam and speed sensation Shaheen Shah Afridi have been nominated to ESPNcricinfo’s Test, ODI, and T20 teams of the...

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8 million tons of surplus rice worth $4 billion to be exported to new markets

The country would export surplus stock of rice to new markets, which were being sightseen internationally, Federal Minister for National Food Security...

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Remittances to keep current account deficit manageable

The Ministry of Finance emphasizing the growing recent account deficit and greater inflationary pressure as foremost tests has said dependence on greater...

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Karachi to have new fuel jetty for better oil handling

The Ministry of Energy identified numerous limitations on Karachi ports, which has decreased its oil handling ability by half, charging billions of...

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Work on dualization of 796 km Chaman-Quetta-Karachi Highway begins

Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed voiced that construction work on the “most important” Karachi-Quetta highway will initiate this month....

Gulberg to Defence Chowk to be made 5-km signal-free corridor with Rs 2.8 billion

The government of Punjab gave approval for the construction of a 5-kilometres long signal-free corridor from Centre Point Gulberg to Defence Chowk,...

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Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway to be constructed on BOT basis at a cost of Rs 191 billion

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) has officially approved four development plans valued at Rs 265 billion, as well...

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Car prices to be fixed in Pakistan under new regulatory body

The government is considering establishing a price regulating board to determine car prices in order to break the automakers’ dominance. According to...

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Over 8 million hectares of wasteland to be turned to grow olive

Over eight million hectares of Pakistan’s wasteland can be utilized to cultivate olive which can be exported to make the foreign exchange...

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Property

Banks disburse Rs 23.5 billion low-cost housing loans in 5MFY22

Disbursement of low-cost housing loans jumped by 80 percent to Rs 23.5 billion in the first five months of the current fiscal...

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Rawalpindi to be divided into city, cantonment and saddar tehsils

The government had taken the decision to divide Rawalpindi into three tehsils i.e. city, cantonment, and Saddar, Punjab Law Minister Mohammad Basharat Raja had...

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Coca-Cola to inaugurate $50 million greenfield plant in February, 2022

Coca-Cola Icecek Pakistan on Monday said the $50 million greenfield project in the Haripur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa would be completed by...

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First-ever plastic road in Islamabad made with 10-tonne bottles goes functional

Pakistan’s ‘first plastic road,’ carpeted with almost 10 tonnes of recycled plastic waste, was inaugurated in Islamabad on Monday. Interior Minister Sheikh...

14-storey Italian cruise ship bought for Rs 2 billion to be dismantled and sold as junk

The 1200-room Italian-built cruise ship which was purchased for Rs 2 billion and brought to Pakistan will now be destroyed and sold...

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PTI govt to build six-lane bridge over Karachi waters at a cost of Rs 2.3 billion

With the aim to lessen traffic congestion, the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) is presently working on a six-lane bridge, the Federal Minister...

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Karachi Green Line BRT to be launched this month, Yellow Line in March

The long-promised Green Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) mission would be set for trial operations in Karachi within the next 10 days,...

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Data shows Pakistan economy entering ‘fast recovery’ period

A chain of statistics issued by authoritative international agencies and the government of Pakistan reveals that currently, Pakistan’s economy is arriving at...

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MG’s premium sedan model MG GT finally enters Pakistan

After a teaser campaign with hints to the inclusion of a new sedan model to its lineup, MG Motors Pakistan has finally...

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MG HS PHEV launched in Pakistan – All you need to know

The MG HS PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) is a new addition in the MG Pakistan lineup, and bookings for this vehicle have...

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Remittances rise 11.9% to $10.6 billion in four months

A decline of 7.4 percent has been recorded in the inflows for overseas Pakistanis in the month of October as compared to...

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Rawalpindi Ring Road made PSDP project and its land acquisition process has started

The Rawalpindi Ring Road project is all set to be included in the public sector development programme (PSDP) as the government fails to find...

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Proton Pakistan reduces price of locally assembled cars

Al-Haj Proton Pakistan has introduced locally produced automobiles that are less expensive than CBU models and the firm claims that the prices...

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Goods worth $3.76 billion sent to top export destinations US, China, UK in four months

The United States, China, and the United Kingdom (UK) continued to be the top three export destinations of Pakistani merchandise in the...

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Major 535 km Punjab Arterial Roads project worth Rs 130 billion approved

The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) on Monday cleared a total of five projects worth Rs 140 billion, including major Punjab Arterial...

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Much-anticipated Kia Stonic to reportedly launch on November 5

According to industry sources, the launch event of new subcompact crossover SUV, Kia Stonic is going to be held on November 5th in Karachi. The...

Pakistan October exports set a new record, swell 17.5% to $2.47 billion

There has been an increase in the exports of the country by 17.5 percent during the month of October 2021 to $2.471 billion which was $2.104...

Honda brought 11th-generation Civic to Pakistan to meet high demand

Honda Atlas Cars Limited (HACL) has imported a complete built unit (CBU) from the 11th generation Honda Civic into Pakistan to meet...

Vegetables exports grow by 82.88%, fruits up 23.49%

Exports of vegetables increased by 82.88 percent and fruits up by 23.49 percent in the first two months of the current fiscal...

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Pakistan’s ISI hunting down CIA sources and turning them into double agents

According to highly classified CIA cablegrams obtained by the New York Times, Pakistan’s top intelligence organization, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), has turned a...

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Locally-assembled Volkswagen, Skoda crossover SUVs to hit the roads by 2023

Volkswagen and Skoda crossover SUVs assembled in Pakistan are expected to hit the roads by mid-2023 as per an announcement made by...

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Lufthansa keen on resuming operations in Pakistan after 13 years

German carrier Lufthansa is eager to resume passenger flights to Pakistan after a 13-year absence. The second-largest airline in Europe in terms of passengers carried,...

New Toyota Aqua launched with impressive fuel average

Toyota Aqua launched globally in last week. The newly launched Aqua is a second generation car. One of the main aspect of the Toyota Aqua is...

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Bitcoin cryptocurrency price rises for 8th day, returns to $40,000 mark

A continuing recovery in Bitcoin has put the largest cryptocurrency on course for its longest winning streak this year. Bitcoin was trading...

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Pakistani fintech Dastgyr raises $3.5 million in seed round

Pakistani fintech Dastgyr has raised a $3.5 million seed round led by SOSV, takes the total capital secured so far to $4 million, including the angel...

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

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

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Ethereum cryptocurrency breaks past $3,400 to quadruple in value in 2021

On Monday, the cryptocurrency ether, the ethereum blockchain’s token, surpassed $3,400 for the first time, setting a new record high in a...

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Cybersecurity firm Lookout reveals Indian malware used to spy on Pakistani military

US-based Cybersecurity company, Lookout, revealed that two Indian malware programs on an Android-based platform have been spying on the Pakistani military. A...

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KIA Sorento booking to start from 19 February in Pakistan

Kia to start the booking for the seven-seater SUV Sorento on Friday, 19th February in Pakistan. The 3rd generation vehicle will fall...

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Pakistan to use drone technology to supervise highways and motorways

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

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Pakistani agritech firm aims to sell AI technology to Middle Eastern farmers

A Pakistani agritech startup has introduced a machine that uses artificial intelligence to grade fruits, vegetables and dates to help farmers and...

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PTCL successfully conducts 5G trial in a limited environment

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) group has successfully conducted a trial of its 5G network at PTCL headquarters in Islamabad in a...

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PSX breaks 16-year record as trading volume crosses 1 billion shares

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has witnessed a trading volume of one billion shares in a single day for the first time...

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Toyota to launch Corolla Cross SUV in Pakistan next month

According to the latest update shared by Monthly Automark Magazine, IMC has plans to launch the new Toyota Corolla Cross in Pakistan...

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Pakistan 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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Pak Suzuki hikes price of APV by Rs 11 Lacs; Bikes by up to Rs 4,000

Pak Suzuki has raised the prices of its bikes by up to Rs 4,000 and the price of the APV was increased...

Cannoli 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...

MG Revealed Pakistan’s Most Affordable SUV MG ZS Price

Morris Garage (MG) Motors revealed the MG ZS price which makes the crossover compact SUV the cheapest SUV in Pakistan. The MG ZS is...

Pakistan plans alternate 350 km shorter CPEC route to connect China

Pakistan is going to have another major route connecting China under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the alternate route would be around...

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Balochistan Cabinet approved first digital policy of province

A meeting of the provincial cabinet chaired by Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan on Monday approved the Balochistan Digital Policy 2020-21....

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Around 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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14-year-old Huzair Awan invented IoT-enabled Geyser that saves 50% of energy

Along with a lot of other IT achievements, Huzair Awan, a Pakistani young boy of 14 years of age, has prepared a geyser that would save...

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MFSYS invests Rs 50 million in Chkar — Pakistani online vacation rental marketplace

Chkar Lodging & Experiences, an online vacation rental marketplace has raised Rs 50 Million funding in its first round of seed funding...

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MG Motors Reopens Bookings for HS SUV

After Changan Pakistan closed the pre-bookings for its Alsvin car, the British automotive marque MG (MORRIS GARAGES) announced that they are reopening bookings for MG...

Hassan 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...

Changan Pakistan closes Alsvin booking after receiving 17,000 pre-bookings

Changan Pakistan has closed the booking of Alsvin after the company received over 17,000 pre-bookings for the sedan model which was released...

Pakistan to recognize esports as regular sports

Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry has announced that esports will soon get the status of regular sports in Pakistan....

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Morris Garages (MG) has reportedly sold 1,000 cars in Faisalabad

Morris Garages (MG) appears to have taken the SUV market by storm since its arrival in Pakistan as it has reportedly sold...

Karachi-born Sajjad Khan is leading Mercedes-Benz shift to Electric Cars

Karachi-born alumnus of the NED University, Sajjad Khan is going to lead the Mercedes Benz’s transition to Electric Vehicles arena. German car...

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48 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...

Lahore 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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‘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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HEC takes back decision against two-year Bachelor, Masters programs

In a major change, Higher Education Commission (HEC) has decided to accept the two-year Bachelor and Masters degree programs till 2022. the...

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Official prices of Changan Alsvin in Pakistan revealed

Changan Pakistan has revealed the prices of the Changan Alsvin sedan and has also started taking booking orders from January 11. Last...

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Pakistan earns $121.890 million from export of travel services in four months

During the first four months of the current financial year 2020-21, Pakistan has earned $121.980 million from the export of different travel...

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Japan firm new facial recognition system identifies people through masks

Japanese technology firm, NEC Corp, has launched a facial recognition system that identifies people even when they are wearing masks, adapting to...

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Emma 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...

United Motors launches the cheapest 1000cc hatchback Alpha in Pakistan

In order to start its 2021 campaign, United Motors has launched Alpha hatchback, an interesting addition to Pakistan’s auto industry. Alpha is...

Ravi 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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Next 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...

PM 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....

JIT 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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Ghulam 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...

Furniture 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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Pakistani digital lending fintech giant Finja raises $9 million in Series A1 round

Lahore-based digital lending fintech Finja that operates with dual licenses from SBP and SECP has closed $9 million of a $10 million...

PAF 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...

FBR 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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CDA to Establish Special Technology Zone in Shahzad Town

Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced its decision to set up a special technology zone (STZ) on 150 acres of vacant land...

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Int’l media outlet apologizes to Zulfi Bukhari for false reporting; Israel confirms ‘no ties with Pakistan’

Israeli sponsored news agency expressed regret for its false reporting that said Prime Minister Imran Khan’s overseas Pakistani assistant Zulfi Bukhari visited...

British American Tobacco To Set Up Business Services In Pakistan

The British American Tobacco clarifies that Pakistan setup is being established ‘in parallel to the company’s business in Malaysia’. British American Tobacco (BAT) explained that it...

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PM 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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FBR introduces cash back refunds of sales tax to customers of tier-1 retailers

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will allow customers to get five percent cash back on sales tax paid on purchases from...

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PIA 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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SBP launches consultation process to enhance financial inclusion of women

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has adopted a medium-term national target of 20 million active women bank accounts by 2023 under...

PM Imran appoints former Silicon Valley, IBM executive as STZA chairperson

Prime Minister Imran Khan has chosen Amer Ahmed Hashmi to be the first Chairman of the Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA). According...

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Pakistani developers ranked #1 in global JavaScript Speed Coding Challenge

At this year’s Toptal JavaScript Speed Coding Challenge, Pakistani developers showed their expertise in coding speeds by grabbing the most top 50...

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Istanbul-Tehran-Islamabad container rail service set to resume

Following a meeting at the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), the national railways of Pakistan, Turkey, and Iran have agreed in principle to...

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Solar-Powered EV, Aptera, That ‘Never Needs Charging’ Sells Out In 24 Hours

Aptera, a California-based start-up, represents its three-wheeled car as the world’s first solar electric vehicle to never charge and has a range...

Zong serves Rs 600 billion damages claim to PTA

China Mobile Pakistan (CMPak) Limited, doing business in Pakistan under brand name Zong 4G, has filed a Notice of Claim of Rs...

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Global consortium and China interested in investing $8 billion in Ravi City project

Chinese companies and a global investment consortium are keen to invest $8 billion in the Ravi City project in Lahore, says PM...

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Govt 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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EU DisinfoLab uncovers staggering scale of Indian propaganda machine against Pakistan

In a new investigation titled Indian Chronicles, the EU DisinfoLab has reported that over 750 Indian sponsored websites located across 119 countries...

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First drive-in cinema to be opened in Islamabad on December 18

The residents of Islamabad and Rawalpindi to have their first drive-in cinema at Parade Ground adjacent to Islamabad Highway from December 18th....

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Govt 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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Pakistan and China sign military agreement in response to US-India pact

Pakistan and China have signed a new military agreement in a response to a recent information sharing pact signed between the United...

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QMobile’s parent company Gionee infected over 20 million phones with malware

Gionee, the smartphone manufacturer for QMobile, intentionally planted malware on more than 20 million of its devices to profit from users, and...

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Launch date of seven seater SUV DFSK Glory 580 Pro revealed

The DFSK brand of the superior but affordable seven-seater SUVs has now expanded its Glory line-up for the Pakistani market. Regal Automobiles...

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KP Assembly Passes Resolution Legalizing Cryptocurrency

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on legalizing cryptocurrency and crypto-mining. The resolution was introduced by PTI MPA Dr....

China’s Chang’e 5 lands on moon to collect fresh lunar samples

China successfully landed a spacecraft on the moon surface in a historic mission in order to retrieve lunar surface samples, according to...

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Science

Cannabis plant extract could protect against COVID-19

Researchers in Canada have conducted a study suggesting that novel Cannabis sativa significantly downregulated Covid-19 inflammation levels. The researchers have been developing and testing...

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Toyota IMC reveals prices of new Corolla Altis X-Package

Toyota Indus Motors (IMC) has revealed the most awaited prices of different variants of its upcoming Corolla Altis X-Package ahead of the...

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Toyota Corolla Cross Specs and Features for Pakistani Market Revealed

Toyota Corolla Cross will be officially launching in Pakistan next month and Indus Motor Company (IMC) has revealed its features and estimated...

Four Pakistani universities among 150 in QS Asia ranking 2021

Four Pakistani universities are among 150 best universities in Asia based on the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings: Asia 2021 report....

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Italy Sets Up Textile Technology Center In Pakistan

The Italian textile machinery sector together with PISIE has opened a new technology training center in Faisalabad, Pakistan. This project intends to...

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Russian hackers put PIA data up for sale on the dark web

Russian hackers have put up the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) network access and database on sale on the dark web as revealed...

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SECP approves launch of first peer-to-peer lending platform

Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has given approval to the launch of a peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform under the first...

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LDA prepares proposals for construction of Mall Road tunnel

The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has started their work on proposals for the construction of Mall Road tunnel that will help maintain...

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SBP forecasts up to 2.5pc GDP growth in current fiscal year

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has improved its growth outlook for the country, predicting that the national GDP will grow between...

TLP head Khadim Hussain Rizvi passes away

Khadim Hussain Rizvi, the charismatic and controversial religious leader, Chief of the Tehreek e Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), has passed away due to...

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AKU develops low-cost, 3D printed nasal swab

Aga Khan University (AKU) has successfully manufactured 3D printed nasal swab used to test the existence of Coronavirus in the body. This...

Pakistan’s fashion e-commerce startup Bagallery raises $900,000

The Karachi-based beauty and fashion e-commerce startup Bagallery has closed a $900,000 Pre-Series A funding round from Lakson Investments Venture Capital (LIVC)....

Pakistani rupee becomes 3rd best performing Asian currency

On Monday, the Pakistani rupee became the third best-performing currency of Asia by reaching an almost eight-month high at Rs 158.9 against...

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Science

Genetic engineering successful, helpful to curb malaria in Pakistan

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

Pak vs Zim: Haider Ali leads Green Shirts to victory in 2nd T20 match

Fifties for Haider Ali and Babar Azam provided a comfortable eight-wicket win in the 2nd T20 match in Rawalpindi and helped Pakistan...

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11.11 Sale 2020: Daraz geared up to launch its biggest annual Gyara Gyara sale

Daraz geared up for the biggest sale event of Pakistan as the 11.11 (Daraz Gyara Gyara) is just around the corner and...

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Hello Beijing! Pakistan first-ever 5G video call to China in Zong Event

During a Zong event, the Minister for Information and Technology (IT) Syed Aminul Haq has successfully made the first-ever 5G video call...

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Education Minister rules out closure of educational institutions

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

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Samsung Takes First Spot, Apple Slips to Fourth Place for Smartphone Market Share

Samsung has surpassed Huawei once again to become the world’s leading smartphone manufacturer, on the other hand, Xiaomi also overtook Apple for...

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Huawei to set up ICT academy at Air University

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

Blitz Advertising becomes foodpanda’s offline media agency

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

India complains after Saudi Arabia chop off Kashmir, Ladakh from its map on new banknote

India has complained to Saudi Arabia over a banknote that shows Kashmir as a state independent from either India or Pakistan, calling it...

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Lahori Registered His Lamborghini Huracan Spyder for Rs45 lakh

The Punjab Excise and Taxation Department in Lahore registered the costliest car in the history of the province — Lamborghini Huracan Spyder...

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245 of 300 RPCs installed in CERN’s Large Hadron Collider made by Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission

A total of 245 high-rate Resistive Plate Chamber (RPC) out of 300 RPCs installed in CERN’s Large Hadron Collider are designed at...

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

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

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Section 144 Imposed in Islamabad Enforcing the Use of Face Masks in Public

Muhammad Hamza Shafaqaat, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Islamabad has ordered Section 144 in Islamabad, announcing that the use of face masks...

NA Approves Bill for Up to 6 Months of ‘Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave’

Maternity and Paternity Leave Bill unanimously approved by the NA Standing Committee on Law and Justice for paid leaves for employees on...

Muhammad Ikram – the snooker sensation from Pakistan who plays without arms

Muhammad Ikram who hails from Punjab was born without arms but nothing can stop him from fulfilling his childhood dream of playing...

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

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

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Apple MagSafe Charger Works With Android Phones as Well

Apple wireless MagSafe charger for the iPhone 12 has been proven to be compatible with a number of Android smartphones. The main...

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Orange Line Metro Train inaugurated, Rs5bn subsidy to be spent

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

Rupee at 5-month high against dollar, reducing Pakistan debt by Rs760 billion

The Pakistani Rupee is gradually gaining momentum against the US Dollar in the interbank market as it regained Rs 1.12 against the...

WBSC names Skardu baseball field as world’s highest

Skardu, the scenic valley and gateway to 8,000-meter-plus peaks in the northern Gilgit-Baltistan region, now has the honor of having the world’s...

Swiss Pharmaceutical giant Novartis opens manufacturing facility in Pakistan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Science

New research on SARS-CoV-2 ‘survivability’ explains why coronavirus is spreading faster in cold temperature

According to a recent study published in the Virology Journal, SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus can remain infectious on a smooth surface for up...

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Twinkle Khanna breaks down in conversation with Malala Yousufzai

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

Pakistani startup introduces first electric bike-sharing service ‘ezBike’

Pakistani startup Roomer Technologies, in collaboration with Jazz XLR8, introduced the first electric bike-sharing service, ezBike, in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Federal Minister...

State Bank announces subsidized loans for Naya Pakistan affordable housing scheme

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

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Toyota, Honda & Hyundai Car Sales Rise, Suzuki Continues to Suffer

Pakistan Automotive Manufacturer Association (PAMA) has publicized the recent passenger car sales stats and there is an 18% YoY rise in September....

PTA, TikTok hold virtual meeting to unban app in Pakistan

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

Pakistani entrepreneur opens takeaways in London phone booths

Tayyab Shafiq, 25 years of Pakistani entrepreneur has launched the smallest takeaway serving delicious Pakistani food in three used London phone booths....

Pakistan bans TikTok for ‘immoral, indecent’ content

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority on Friday blocked video-sharing app TikTok, citing “immoral and indecent” content. According to a press release, in view...

Daraz apologizes for the ‘drone incident’, refunds customer, and delists the seller

Daraz has taken the responsibility for the drone incident and apologized to the customer after a young YouTuber received an empty box...

#JusticeForZainab trends after another Zainab raped & murdered in Charsadda

Twitter is trending with #JusticeforZainab and the masses are asking for justice after another Zainab was brutally raped and murdered in Charsadda...

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Cristiano Ronaldo to undergo court trial in 10-year-old Kathryn Mayorga rape case

Kathryn Mayorga, who accused Cristiano Ronaldo of raping her in 2009, will reportedly undergo a “mental capacity” assessment to gauge her understanding...

Entertainment

‘Indecent Content’: PEMRA Orders Review Of Gala Biscuit Ad

Taking notice of the social media voices calling upon Pemra to look into the Gala biscuit ad, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory...

Entertainment

Rihanna sparks outrage after using Islamic hadith in lingerie show

American singer Rihanna has been urged to apologize to all the Muslim community after playing a song with an Islamic Hadith as...

How to apply for Punjab Rozgar Scheme 2020

The loan process for the Punjab Rozgar Scheme has been made easy and so the interested ones can apply by signing up...

Pakistan Israel are Supporting Azerbaijan

Here’s Why Pakistan & Israel are Supporting Azerbaijan Against Armenia

As fighting intensifies in Nagorno-Karabakh, here’s why sworn enemies Pakistan & Israel are supporting Azerbaijan against Armenia. Azerbaijan and Armenia have recourse...

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India crosses 100,000 Covid-19 deaths, behind US, Brazil

In the world’s most populous country, India, the Covid-19 deaths have topped 100,000 after 7 months since the first case was diagnosed...

Toyota IMC Reverts to Old Production Schedule, Aims to Increase Capacity

Toyota Indus Motor Company (IMC) has official announced that they are returning back to their original operational schedule to increase production capacity....

Punjab launches Rs30bn Rozgar Scheme to facilitate entrepreneurs

Punjab government has launched one of its kind financial programme to facilitate entrepreneurs a program named as ‘Punjab Rozgar Scheme’ designed to...

PM Imran inaugurates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Road in Mohmand District

Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Road in the Mohmand district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province in...

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Pakistani doctor honored by Saudi Arabia for leading role in COVID-19 fight

Pakistani doctor serving in Saudi Arabia has been presented a leadership award for his services as a team leader in the flight...

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We took Pakistan from Nehru & Gandhi, new province will be taken as such: MQM-P

On Thursday in Karachi, Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, the convener of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) presented three names in the rally, Shahri...

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Police officer resigns after Lahore CCPO calls him ‘khotay kay bachay’ in meeting

The sub-inspector of the Punjab police has resigned from his post after controversial Lahore CCPO Umar Sheikh allegedly called him ‘Khotay kay...

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Franchises go to court against PCB over PSL financial model

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises submitted an appeal in the Lahore High Court (LHC) against Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in order...

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Pakistan to create 500 tech based farms to modernise agriculture sector

The government of Pakistan is about to bring advanced technology in the agriculture sector by forming 500 tech based farms to encourage...

PML-N’s Zubair met COAS twice to discuss Maryam, Nawaz: ISPR

DG ISPR General Babar Iftikhar revealed a shocking news that former Sindh governor and Pakistan Muslim League-N leader Muhammad Zubair held two...

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Kiwi fruit successfully grown in Mansehra

The National Tea and High Value Crops Research Institute, Shinkiari, has successfully grown kiwi fruit on an experimental basis in parts of...

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PM Imran ‘deeply appreciates’ President Erdogan for raising Kashmir issue at UNGA

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan appreciated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for raising his voice for the rights of the Kashmir...

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Pakistan begins phase three of Covid-19 vaccine trials

On Tuesday, the National Command and Operation Center announced the launch of phase 3 clinical trials in Pakistan for a potential Covid-19...

DIRBS Fetches Whopping Rs 45.4bn Tax from Mobile Phones – FBR

Device Identification Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS) developed by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has assisted in generating an enormous Rs 45.4 billion...

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Pakistani banks lost billions of rupees in over a dozen cyberattacks

Dr. Inayat Hussain the Executive Director of the Banking Supervision Group in the State Bank of Pakistan has revealed that the Pakistani...