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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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)....

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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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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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#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...

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‘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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Govt launches Naya Pakistan Certificates for overseas Pakistanis

The Finance Ministry announced on Twitter that the sale of conventional Naya Pakistan Certificates started from 14 September 2020, via agent banks....

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Ganguly blurs Pakistani players’ photo, calls out for poor sportsman spirit

Sourav Ganguly posted the images of his recent inspection visit to Sharjah Cricket Stadium and blurs the photo of Pakistani players in...

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CDA & MoST Sign MoU to Operate Electric Buses In Islamabad

The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to launch...

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Karachi restaurants boycott foodpanda over unfair practices

On Tuesday, All Pakistan Restaurant Association (APRA) in protest over the unfair practices has decided to boycott the food delivery service foodpanda...

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Following UAE, Bahrain formalizing ties with Israel, is Saudi Arabia softening its stance?

After formalizing ties with UAE and Bahrain, there are signs Saudi Arabia is preparing its people to warm to Jewish people and...

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Russia backs Pakistan’s stance on new map

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Security Dr Moeed Yusuf said on Wednesday Russia supported Pakistan’s stance regarding the new...

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IHC rejects exemption plea of Nawaz Sharif, issues non-bailable arrest warrants

The IHC has rejected the exemption appeal of former Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif and issued non bailable arrest warrants in...

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Cuties Controversy: Hamza Ali Abbasi cancels his Netflix subscription

Hamza Ali Abbasi canceled his Netflix subscription earlier this month and called out Netflix over their controversial child exploitation film, Cuties. The...

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Pakistani celebrities protest against rising rape cases

Almost whole Pakistani is raising voice and protests have broken out in cities across Pakistan against the rising number of rape cases....

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Pakistan, China to ink Rashakai SEZ agreement today

Pakistan and China will ink an agreement on the development of the Rashakai SEZ under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The agreement...

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ByteDance picks Oracle over Microsoft for TikTok US deal

The deal between Oracle and ByteDance came an hour after Microsoft announced that TikTok owner ByteDance would not be selling it to...

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Pakistan Plans to Protect Ancient Rock Carvings at Diamer-Basha Dam site

The Cultural Heritage Management plans to protect the prehistoric rock carvings and inscriptions at the construction site of Diamer-Basha Dam through Pakistan’s...

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Natural gas reserves discovered in Kalat, Balochistan

Pakistan Petroleum Limited has discovered huge gas reserves that are up to one trillion cubic feet in Morgandh X-1 in Margand Block,...

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Imam e Kaaba Al-Sudais calls for normalization with Israel in Friday sermon

The Imam of the Grand Mosque of Mecca Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, hinted at a likely normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi...

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Sazgar to Launch BAIC D20 Sedan in Pakistan for the Price of Suzuki Cultus

BAIC Group a Chinese automaker that began operations in Pakistan in 2018 with the acquisition of Sazgar Engineering Works, a Pakistani automotive...

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Medical colleges across Pakistan relax admission criteria

Good news for dental and medical college candidates as colleges across Pakistan have decided to relax their admission criteria for the upcoming...

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Dissecting the Karachi transformation package

According to the sources at the Ministry of Planning, the federal government is unable to spend the whole package of Rs 736...

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Australian iron ore company Fortescue Metals keen to invest in Pakistan

According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, on Monday, Australian iron ore giant Fortescue Metals expressed its keen interest to...

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Pakistani Christian sentenced to death over blasphemous texts

On Tuesday, A sessions court in Lahore sentenced a Pakistani Christian Asif Pervaiz to death after convicting him of sending blasphemous texts....

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Government Launches First Ever Automated National Job Portal

For the first time in Pakistan, the Federal government launched a national job portal to help unemployed people and particularly young people...

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Pakistan develops first bloodless kidney dialysis machine

Another achievement for the country and another boost to the Made in Pakistan initiative as Pakistan developed the first bloodless risk-free kidney...

Babar Azam Wearing Somerset Shirt with Alcohol Logo Was a Mistake

Pakistan star batsman Babar Azam, who joined Somerset after the England tour, was seen wearing a shirt which had the logo of...

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Punjab government okays 100 MW solar project in South Punjab

Chief Minister Punjab, Usman Buzdar said that 100-megawatt electricity would be produced by a solar project at district Layyah in South Punjab....

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Check out this South Asia’s ‘longest’ sky bridge zipline

Sky Bridge Zipline in Cherat said to be South Asia’s longest zipline is yet another reason why you should travel to the...

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Galle Gladiators to Represent Pakistan in Lanka Premier League

Quetta Gladiators revealed that the new team Galle Gladiators officially owned by Nadeem Omar will be introduced in the Lanka Premier League...

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Pakistan plans to tap into $25 billion legal cannabis market

On Wednesday, after the federal cabinet approval of the country’s first license for non-psychoactive hemp locally known as bhang, the science and...

Safepay and Byte become first two Pakistani startups to receive support of Y Combinator

Karachi based fintech Safepay and Lahore based food delivery startup Byte raise $150,000 investment each after receiving support from Y Combinator. Karachi-based...

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Indian special forces member killed in fresh clash with China in Ladakh

A soldier of Tibetan origin in the Indian Special Frontier Force has reportedly been killed in the latest border clash between India...

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PTA blocks Tinder, four other online dating and streaming apps in Pakistan

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked five dating and live streaming applications in Pakistan, Tinder, Tagged, Skout, Grindr, and SayHi, according to...

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Pakistan records lowest daily count of COVID-19 in four months

According to the National Command and Control Centre, Pakistan has recorded the lowest daily count of COVID-19 cases in four months. In...

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Send books to Balochistan, they’re building reading rooms

The people of Balochistan are opening reading rooms to encourage youth to read books during the Covid-19 pandemic. The writer of ever...

Balochistan to get 40 percent share of gas revenue from Sui field

The Federal Government agreed to share 40 percent of gas revenue attained from the Sui gas field with Balochistan province which will...

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1100 plus jobs announced at Thar Block-1 mining project under CPEC

Chairman CPEC Authority, Lt Gen (r) Asim Saleem Bajwa on Thursday announced over 1100 jobs of various categories for a recently started...

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Paul Pogba tests positive for coronavirus, withdraws from France squad

France and English giants Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba have withdrawn from France national side after tested positive for coronavirus. The national...

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OGDCL announces new condensate, gas discovery in Kohat

OGDCL has discovered new gas and condensate at Togh Bala 01 Well, which is situated in District Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. As per...

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PML-N releases white paper on two-year performance of PTI

The opposition party PML-N has released a white paper on two-year performance of incumbent government and declared that the PTI government has...

Emaad Paracha traveled to all the landmarks on Pakistani currency notes

Cloud Solution Architect and travel enthusiast Emaad Paracha visited all those mesmerizing landmarks which are printed on Pakistani currency notes or coins....

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Punjab launches Baldia Online mobile app to connect local govt, masses

Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) developed an android based app called Baldia Online with the collaboration of the Department of Local Government...

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CPEC: 20,000 Scholarships & Internship programs in pipeline for Pakistani workforce

Under CPEC 20,000 scholarships and 1500 short term internship programs to be offered to Pakistani workforce after Covid-19, announces Chinese Ambassador Yao...

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa launches Sehat Sahulat healthcare for all residents

On Thursday, northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province launched the Sehat Sahulat program making it the first-ever universal healthcare program in Pakistan covering all...

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‘Dirilis: Ertugrul’ lead star Engin Altan Duzyatan arrives in Pakistan

Turkish star actor and leading character of world-famous Turkish series Dirilis: Ertugrul or Ertugrul Ghazi Engin Altan has arrived in Pakistan. Engin...

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Pakistan-born astrophysicist Nergis Mavalvala named Dean of MIT School of Science

On Tuesday, Pakistan-born astrophysicist Nergis Mavalvala named the new dean of the MIT School of Science. She has a long list of...

Junaid Jamshed’s third wife files lawsuit to get share in inheritance

Upon the lawsuit filed by late Junaid Jamshed’s third wife, who is seeking inheritance share as per the Muslim laws, the Sindh...

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Pakistan Army Chief heads to Saudi Arabia to smooth Pak-Saudi ties

Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa is all set to visit Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Sunday to calm the diplomatic tensions over...

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PITB launches Rasta app in Gujranwala to provide traffic solutions

The PITB with the collaboration of City Traffic Police Gujranwala (CTP) has unveiled a productive mobile app named Rasta which will be...

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UAE, Israel normalise ties – Muslim world rejects it

A surprise announcement came of a deal to normalise ties between Israel and the UAE on Thursday and Muslims from all over...

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Bus Services to New Islamabad Airport & Taxila from Rawat Launched by RTA

RTA Rawalpindi launched new bus services on two different routes from Rawat to new Islamabad International Airport and from Rawat to Taxila....

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Hyundai launches flagship SUV ‘Tucson’ in Pakistan

3rd generation SUV Hyundai Tucson has finally arrived in the market, a front engine and four wheel drive compact SUV in Pakistan...

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Independence Day: Traffic will be stopped for one minute in KP province

The KP government has released a program in order to prepare for Independence Day celebrations in the province on Saturday. According to...

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North Forest Division to plant 30,000 trees on Independence Day

Under the clean and green Pakistan project of Prime Minister Imran Khan, Forest Department, North Forest Division has announced to plant 30,000...

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PUBG to host an exclusive Pakistan Independence Day event

Player Unknown’s Battleground (PUBG) is holding a special event for Pakistani users only. On the Pakistan 74th Independence Day, PUBG will be...

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Bill Gates praises Pakistan’s efforts in tackling Covid-19

The Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates was recently seen admiring Pakistan’s efforts in overcoming the Covid-19 pandemic. On Monday, the founder of...

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Amazon officially enters Pakistan with web services

Amazon is bringing its cloud computing business and web services to Pakistan to influence public policy that empowers digital transformation. The decision...

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PM launches $3bn ‘Ravi Urban Development Project’

Prime Minister Imran Khan has launched a $3bn “Ravi Urban Development Project”, terming it vital to save the historical city of Lahore...

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Pakistan PM Imran Khan expresses grief over Air India plane crash

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed his grief about Air India Express plane crash in southern India, which has claimed the lives...

KP government open schools for admin, teaching staff

The KP government has reopened public and private sector schools for teaching and administrative staff members. The admin staff will make preparations...

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Pakistan Pay Back $1 Billion Saudi Loan

Pakistan paid back $1 billion out of a $3 billion loan that it secured from Saudi Arabia one and a half years...

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In landmark move, Pakistan affirms claim to entire Jammu and Kashmir with new map

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan approved a new political map of Pakistan integrating the whole Jammu and Kashmir for the first...

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60 PIA pilots sacked with 28 over fake licenses

On Tuesday, 28 pilots have been dismissed by the Pakistan international Airline from their jobs for having a fake flying license. From...

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More Than 100 Killed in Catastrophic Beirut Explosion

The huge catastrophic explosion on Tuesday night rocked Lebanon’s capital Beirut. The explosion in its port sent a massive blast wave into...

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Covid-19 fallout: KP unveils economic recovery plan ‘Azam-E-Nou’

3 years of economic recovery plan has been unveiled by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Planning and Development Department to deal with post-pandemic circumstances,...

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Mansehra-Thakot Expressway opened for Traffic

Mansehra-Thakot Expressway had been opened for traffic before Eid. The milestone was announced by CPEC Authority Chairman and SAPM on Information and...

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Zafar Mirza and Tania Aidrus resign as PM’s special assistants

Tania Aidrus as the Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Digital Pakistan and Zafar Mirza as the Special Assistant to Prime Minister...

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Pakistan to launch World’s Longest and Highest Cable Car in Kumrat Valley

The world’s longest and highest cable car project is under process in Kumrat Valley, Upper Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. In...

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IHC directs regulating authority to lift PUBG ban

Today, the Islamabad High Court revoked the suspension and directed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority to “immediately” lift the PUBG ban. Islamabad High...

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