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Population of Pakistan is 207.68 million, shows 2017 census result

The total population of Pakistan stands at 207.68 million, with an annual growth rate of 2.4 percent, according to the 2017 census...

Complete 10-day lockdown imposed in Pakistan except Sindh

The governments of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan have officially imposed complete lockdown during the Eid holidays from 8th May to 16th May...

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Citizens aged 40-49 to get Covid-19 vaccinations from May 3

Covid-19 vaccinations of people aged between 40 to 49 years are going to be started from 3rd May, announced NCOC head Asad...

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Pakistan to pay $2.2 million for not using $400 million ADB loan

Pakistan is bound to pay $2.2 million this year as commitment charges on a $400 million loan from the Manila-based Asian Development...

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‘All unresolved issues, including Kashmir conflict, must be discussed between Pakistan, India’

According to Pakistani Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, Pakistan and India must address all pending issues, as well as the...

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Pakistan reports highest single day coronavirus death toll in 2021

On Wednesday, Pakistan reported 135 new deaths, making it the highest single day coronavirus death toll so far in 2021. According to...

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Brilliant Babar blasts sensational century to give Pakistan T20I series lead in South Africa

Babar Azam dominated with a spectacular 122 as Pakistan thrashed South Africa by nine wickets in the third Twenty20 International. Captain Babar...

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NCOC issues new set of guidelines for Ramadan

The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has issued a new set of guidelines for Ramadan to alleviate the adverse effects of the third wave of...

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Govt decides to ban Tehreek-e-Labbaik under anti-terror law

The Federal government is going to ban the ultra-right-wing Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) under the anti-terrorism law of the country. On Wednesday, the federal government decided to ban Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) –...

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Apply Online For PPSC Jobs 2021 | Detail Procedure

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

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Entertainment

A Pakistani show is going to be dubbed and shown in Turkey

Senator Faisal Javed Khan has revealed that undisclosed Pakistani show will be broadcasted in Turkey after its dubbing in Turkish, Pakistanis are overwhelmed by...

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Pakistan approaches Twitter to block malicious trends against judiciary

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has approached Twitter, warned to immediately block/remove malicious trends and tweets vilifying the superior judiciary of the country. According to...

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Protest across Pakistan against detention of TLP chief

Protests in support of the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) is at peak as people demand the release of TLP chief. On Monday, TLP chief Saad Rizvi was...

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Coronavirus vaccination centres in Punjab will operate in two shifts during Ramadan

The Punjab Health Department has said that all coronavirus vaccination centres in Punjab will be operated in two shifts during Ramadan. On Tuesday, the...

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

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

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SBP considering issuing digital currency to boost financial inclusion

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will possibly issue digital currency to boost financial inclusion and reduce money laundering in the economy. According to...

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Pakistan records remittances over $2b for 10th consecutive month

Pakistan has recorded an increase of 26% in remittances of above $2 billion for the 10th consecutive month in March, revealed SBP. ...

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Pak vs SA: Pakistan win last-over thriller with 4 wickets to spare, up 1-0 in T20I series

Pakistan won by four wickets in a thrilling first match of the four-match T20I series in Johannesburg. Pakistan now leads the series...

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Pakistan to become 23rd biggest economy by 2040: US intelligence report

Pakistan will be the world’s 23rd biggest economy by 2040 based on its predicted gross domestic product (GDP) rank, said US intelligence report. ...

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Pakistan has dual nationality arrangements with 12 European countries

Pakistan carries dual nationality arrangements with 12 European countries, including France, Italy, Belgium, Iceland, Finland, Switzerland, Netherland, Sweden, Ireland, Denmark, Germany and...

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Govt to open Covid-19 vaccination registration for all citizens post Eid

The government is going to open registration for Covid-19 vaccination for all citizens after Eid, announced Asad Umer. On Thursday, while talking to journalists, Minister...

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

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

PIA plans Swat flights to promote tourism

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Govt approves Rs457b PIA restructuring plan

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

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Pakistan and Russia agrees to boost defence ties

Pakistan and Russia have agreed to boost cooperation in diverse areas including defence and counterterrorism. On Wednesday, both countries agreed cooperation in diverse areas. An...

Fédération Internationale de Football Association

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FIFA suspends Pakistan after over ‘hostile takeover’ of PFF HQ, removal of Normalization Committee

After a hostile takeover of the Pakistan Football Federation’s Lahore headquarters, which was followed by the suspension of the normalization committee a...

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World Bank puts Pakistan growth rate at 1.3pc

Pakistan had been showing a weak economic recovery with the resumption of economic activity and was expected to achieve a growth rate of 1.3%, ...

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Proton Saga launched in Pakistan

Proton Holdings and Al-Haj Group has launched Proton Saga in Pakistan, launching virtual event took place on their official Facebook page. Malaysian carmaker, Proton...

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Pay taxes and get your vehicle registered at home in Islamabad: Excise and Taxation Department

The Excise and Taxation Department (ETD) Islamabad has introduced home services for vehicle owners in the capital, citizens would now be able to call ETD team...

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Pakistan crosses 1 million coronavirus vaccine doses mark

More than 1 million coronavirus vaccines have been administered in the country so far, announced Asad Umar. On Tuesday, Federal Planning and Development Minister Asad Umar confirmed on Twitter that,...

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

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

Italy mulling over setting up gemstones training institute in GB

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

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Pakistan’s broadband users reach 100 million

Local broadband users have reached a whopping 100 million, announced Pakistan Telecommunication Authority. On Friday, PTA announced the broadband subscriptions to have...

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Toyota Corolla Cross SUV launched in Pakistan

In Pakistan, the Toyota Corolla Cross has finally arrived. It was expected to launch in December 2020, but it was moved back...

Punjab to Launch Home Vaccination Service

The government of Punjab has now started Home Vaccination Service for elderly and handicapped citizens of the province at their residences via...

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Pakistan all set to enter China’s $15bn meat market

Pakistan is going to venture into the $12 to $15 billion China’s meat market, announced the Food Minister. The Food Minister announced that...

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Babar stars as Pakistan beat South Africa in ODI series opener

In the first ODI of the series, Pakistan beat South Africa by four wickets in a last-over thriller at SuperSport Park in...

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FBR collection hits Rs475bn in March

Federal Board of Revenues successfully collected Rs.475 billion against a target of Rs.439 billion during the month of March, this year. This is the...

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

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

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

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

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Peshawar High Court Lifts Ban on TikTok

Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry has announced the lifting of TikTok ban by the Peshawar High Court (PHC) ordered by a single-member bench of the same...

'first ever' three-tranche capital market transaction

Hammad Azhar announces launch of Pakistan’s ‘first ever’ three-tranche capital market transaction

Pakistan’s “first ever” three-tranche capital market transaction is going to be launched. The launch happened the same day Hammad Azhar was entrusted with the finance ministry...

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

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

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Qaiser Bengali fears SBP ordinance may lead to disintegration

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

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Motorcycle prices skyrocket in past 10 months

Sabir Shaikh, the Chairman of, Pakistan Motorcycle Assemblers Association has said that there has been an increase in the prices of 70cc...

PC-1 of housing apartments at Alipur Farash

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PC-1 of housing apartments at Alipur Farash approved

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

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

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

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

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

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Ahead of Ramadan, essential commodities witness stark rise in prices

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

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$800,000 raised for slain Pakistani immigrant’s family in US

Americans have raised $800,000 for the Pakistani immigrant’s family who was killed by 2 teenage girls in a carjacking last week. Last...

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Water supply to Islamabad from Rawal Dam restored after three decades

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

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President Arif Alvi, Defence Minister Pervez Khattak test positive for COVID-19

President Alvi had confirmed his diagnosis through a tweet, saying: “I have tested positive for Covid-19. May Allah have mercy on all Covid affectees. Had 1st dose...

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2,094 ghost employees working in Utility Stores: report

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

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Locally manufactured solar power panels set to roll out

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

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Under new law, SBP to retain refinancing facilities

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

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Smart lockdown imposed in localities of Islamabad and Peshawar

The district administration has ordered to impose smart lockdown in 32 areas of Peshawar amid rising covid cases, meanwhile 11 residential areas have been...

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PIA resumes flight operations to Swat after 17 years

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

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Pakistan strikes $1.3 billion development deal with World Bank

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

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

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

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Pact signed to assemble European brand vehicles

The Lucky Motor Corporation (LMC) has entered into a License and Technical Assistance Agreement with the Stellantis Group in order to assemble and distribute...

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Govt plans to launch Eurobond to generate up to $1 bn

The government has planned to launch Eurobond in the international capital market probably within the next few days in order to generate $750 million...

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Pakistan records over 4,000 Covid-19 cases for first time since July as Punjab, KP drive spike

More than 4,000 Covid-19 cases have been reported in last 24 hours, making it the highest for the first time since July. Amid a...

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Pakistan fifth among 30 TB high-risk countries

It is the worst tragedy and misfortune for Pakistan that diseases like polio and Tuberculosis (TB) are still prevalent here. The country...

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Pakistan’s first entrepreneurial institute for e-commerce, digital skills established

The Magna Carta College at Oxford, UK, and Extreme Commerce Pakistan has established the first-ever higher education institute in the country for entrepreneurship...

PEMRA asks TV channels to avoid ‘maligning’ NAB

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

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Load of critical patients in the hospitals of Lahore increasing alarmingly

The covid-19 situation has got worse in many government hospitals of Lahore as a load of critical patients has alarmingly increased. According to the report, it...

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HEC directs universities in coronavirus hotspots to function online

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has ordered all universities to function online till 11th April following the increasing coronavirus cases. On Wednesday, HEC...

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US President Joe Biden vows to cement partnership with Pakistan

In a letter to President Arif Alvi, US President Joe Biden has assured to resolve to strengthen partnership with Pakistan in future. US President...

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PITB launches incubators for tech startups in 9 cities of Punjab

Regional Plan9, a network of incubators for tech startups has been launched in 9 cities of the province Punjab. On Monday the...

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Joe Biden to nominate Pakistani-origin Silicon Valley critic Lina Khan to head US FTC

Pakistani origin critic of “Big Tech” and Silicon Valley, Lina Khan is expected to be nominated to head the US Federal Trade...

Pakistan’s exports slump 22pc in the region

The Pakistan’s exports to different regional countries, including Afghanistan, China, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Iran, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives have come down during the eight...

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Digital Transactions boom in Pakistan

Digital transactions in Pakistan are getting tremendous popularity as it provides a basket of the solution to the people. During the last year, the...

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Govt to introduce two ordinances to impose Rs290 billion taxes

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

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Coronavirus in Pakistan: NCOC decides to tighten restrictions amid rising cases

On Monday, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) decided to once again implement tight restrictions amid the third wave of Coronavirus in Pakistan. ...

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Govt to provide fast internet services at tourist spots

The government is going to launch special projects which will provide basic telephony and fast internet services at tourist spots in Babusar Top, Saiful Malook Lake, and Kumrat Valley, and some...

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Technological education to be promoted for knowledge-based economy, PM

Prime Minister called the country to fully participate in the upcoming technological revolution in the world and highlighted the significance of technology...

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Iran keen to expand investment, trade ties with Pakistan

In a meeting with the delegation of the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) headed by the Chairman, Qurban Ali, the...

Kuwait to issue work visas to Pakistanis

Kuwait to issue work visas to Pakistanis once more after ten-year hiatus

After a ten year of long suspension, Kuwait is going to resume work visas to Pakistanis. Minister for Interior Shaikh Rasheed while...

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Textile exports fall by 3pc in February

Textile and clothing exports has decreased in second month from a year ago owing to a decline in value-added exports, the export...

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Strong growth in digital financial transactions in the country in Q2 FY2020/21

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) released its Quarterly Payment System Review (QPSR) for the second quarter, October – December 2020, of...

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Special Economic Zones launched in Thatta, Chakwal

Two Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have been launched at Pir Phato, Thatta and Padshahan, Chakwal districts by the Dynamic Engineering and Automation (DEA). A privately owned engineering...

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

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

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Pakistan joins OIC to observe ‘Day to Combat Islamophobia’

Foreign office announced that Pakistan has joined members of the organizations of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in observing for the first time the International Day...

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Pakistan among biggest importers of major arms in Asia and Oceania: SIPRI

Pakistan has been called the biggest importers of major arms in Asia and Oceania from 2016-2020 in the report published by the...

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Aurat March organisers demand public apology over doctored video

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

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Pakistan announced squad for South Africa and Zimbabwe tours

Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the squad for South Africa and Zimbabwe tours, with Sharjeel Khan and Mohammad Hafeez returns to the T20I...

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

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

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5,145 firms in Pakistan have at least one female director: SECP

According to SECP, 21,168 companies registered between March 2020 and March 2021, and 5,145 firms have at least one female director. On...

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Pakistan’s Umair Masood wins ‘Young Scientist Award 2021’ in America

Umair Masood, a Pakistani student in America has become the matter of pride for the country after winning the “Young Scientist Award 2021’ from American Lab Roots...

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Pakistan issues fresh tenders to buy wheat, sugar

Trading Corporation of Pakistan has issued two new international tenders to purchase 300,000 tons of wheat and 50,000 tons of sugar. Pakistan...

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Fashion

Kohat’s handmade jewelry popular at home and abroad

The handmade jewelry and bird models of Mian Anwar Shah have been found to be highly popular in Pakistan and in other countries too. Mian Anwar Shah’s...

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Pakistan Origin Card holders ineligible for Covid-19 vaccine

People holding Pakistan Origin Cards (POCs) and foreign national spouses of Pakistanis have been declared ineligible to obtain Covid-19 vaccine. On Monday,...

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Karachi student who developed WhatsApp-like app

15 years old grade 9 student has developed an instant messaging application that contains features like WhatsApp, the app is even more...

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HEC announces local, foreign scholarships for students in Balochistan

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced LLB, LLM, and Ph.D. scholarships for students from Balochistan. According to the issued notification by HEC in this regard,...

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MoIP proposes record Rs6.37bn Ramzan relief package

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

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

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

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Pakistan approves Sinopharm vaccine for people above 60 years

The Chinese Covid-19 Sinopharm vaccine has been approved by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (Drap), authorized for people over 60 years of age. ...

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

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

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Joe Biden nominates Pakistani-American as deputy head of US govt agency for small businesses

Dilawar Syed, the Pakistani-American has been nominated as the deputy administrator for the Small Business Administration by US President Joe Biden. According to...

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Careem Engineering offers remote global opportunities for Pakistanis

Careem Engineering has offered remote global opportunities for the country to make Pakistan an epicenter of technology. It is further expanding its engineering...

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Pakistan set to get three new airlines

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

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Pakistan sees over 75 Covid deaths in a single day after three months: NCOC

Pakistan has recorded the highest number of Covid deaths in the last 24 hours after three months. As per the report revealed by the National Command and...

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Closing gender gap to boost Pakistan’s GDP by 30pc: ADB

The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Country Director in Pakistan, Xiaohong Yang has said that gender inequality is a big challenge for Pakistan, if Pakistan...

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Pakistan and China to establish platform for poverty alleviation

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

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

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

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Pakistan plans to develop oil city in Gwadar

The government is going to develop a massive oil city in Gwadar district in Balochistan province. According to Director General of Gwadar Development Authority (GDA), Shahbaz Khan Kakar, Fisheries,...

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

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

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Pakistan to get 10m doses of vaccine under Covax

Pakistan is among 3 countries to become the biggest recipients of free coronavirus vaccines before June, above 10 million doses of vaccine...

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Two-corridor Red Line bus project to be launched in Karachi this month

The government is soon going to launch a Two-corridor Red Line bus in Karachi this month. On Tuesday, the authorities announced to launch of the construction of the Two-corridor...

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FBR exceeds eight-month revenue collection target by Rs 18 bn

There has not only been stability in all the sectors of the economy after the Covid-19 rather there seems much improvement. Federal Board of Revenues (FBR)...

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Pakistan passes ‘historic’ bill banning corporal punishment of children

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

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180,000 senior citizens registered for vaccination

The government announced the campaign for senior citizens over 65 years old, but only 180,000 senior citizens have registered themselves for the...

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Indian plane makes emergency landing in Karachi after passenger dies on board

An Indian plane flying from Sharjah to Lucknow landed in Karachi after one of the passengers fell sick. On Tuesday, the plane...

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

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

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ECO freight train to resume operations after nine years

After a gap of 9 years ECO freight train is going to be resumed on 4th March between Istanbul-Islamabad. The train that connects businesses...

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CDA set to take over stalled metro bus project on govt instructions

Under the instructions of the government, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) is all set to take over the stalled project of Peshawar...

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Petrol prices in Pakistan to remain same in March

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

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PSL 2021: Peshawar Zalmi beat Islamabad United by six wickets

Peshawar Zalmi beat Islamabad United by six wickets in the Pakistan Super League 10th match at Karachi’s National Stadium today, while chasing an easy...

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Babar Azam leads Karachi Kings to second win in PSL season 6

Babar Azam’s unbeaten 90-run innings helps Karachi Kings sail to victory over Multan Sultans, with the home side winning by seven wickets in...

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

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

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Punjab introduces app to monitor ACs’ performance

In order to check the performance of the Assistant Commissioner, Punjab Government has launched an application that would monitor ACs’ performance. Iram Bukhari, Additional Chief...

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In a first, Pakistan uses a ‘brain pacemaker’ to treat epilepsy

For the first time in Pakistan, a pacemaker for the brain has been implanted in the chest wall of 2 women in...

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

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

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NEPRA proposes Rs0.89 per unit increase in electricity tariff

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

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Court reduces Umar Akmal ban to 12 months, imposes Rs4.25mn fine

On Friday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) disclosed that the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) fined Rs4.25 million to cricketer Umar...

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Malaysia keen to promote trade with Pakistan: envoy

Malaysia has shown its keen interest to promote trade with Pakistan as Ikram Bin Muhammad Ibrahim, High Commissioner of Malaysia in Pakistan said that...

Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mehmood, Schools in Pakistan

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Schools in Pakistan to start 5-day regular classes from March 1: Shafqat Mehmood

All schools in Pakistan are going to have 5-day regular classes from the 1st March. According to Shafqat Mehmood, Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training...

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

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

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Child courts established in Karachi’s Malir and East districts

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

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61% of Pakistani entrepreneurs enjoying good business conditions: Gallup survey

In spite of the fact that covid-19 has drastically affected the business community in Pakistan but as per the statement of 61%...

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Pakistan to get 5.6mn coronavirus vaccine doses in March

Pakistan is going to receive around 5.6 million coronavirus vaccine doses by the end of this March. The National Command and Operation...

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Coal accounts for 32pc of total power generation in January

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

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27pc drop in foreign direct investment

State Bank of Pakistan reported that during the first 7 months, foreign direct investment (FDI) fell by 27 percent compared to the same...

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Pakistan and Sri Lanka ink MoUs to strengthen cooperation

Pakistan and Sri Lanka have signed multiple Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) related to education, science, investment, technology, and industrial cooperation. On Tuesday, both countries signed...

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

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

PSL 2021: Karachi Kings fail to secure victory despite Sharjeel and Babar’s record partnership

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PSL 2021: Karachi Kings fail to secure victory despite Sharjeel and Babar’s record partnership

In the sixth match of the PSL 2021 at Karachi National Stadium on Wednesday, Islamabad United defeated Karachi Kings by five wickets....

NIE successfully develops Pakistan’s first E-voting machine

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NIE successfully develops Pakistan’s first E-voting machine

The National Institute of Electronics (NIE) has successfully developed the first E-voting machine in Pakistan. Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, the Federal Minister for Science and Technology introduced the prototype...

Plans for $10bn Aramco refinery in Pakistani ‘oil city’ ready by year-end

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Plans for $10bn Aramco refinery in Pakistani ‘oil city’ ready by year-end

A masterplan for $10bn Aramco oil refinery project is underway and expected to be ready before the end of the year. According to...

Punjab PDWP okays Rs11.24bn for eight health projects

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Punjab PDWP okays Rs11.24bn for eight health projects

PDWP has approved at least 8 development schemes (health projects) linked to the primary & secondary healthcare sector. According to the statement...

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Pakistani stem cell researchers to grow mini-intestines in a unique study into malnutrition

Aga Khan University’s researchers are going to create a mini-intestines that can create new insights into how malnutrition occurs. According to the new...

Three mobile phone companies to set up manufacturing plants in Pakistan

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Three mobile phone companies to set up manufacturing plants in Pakistan

At least three new mobile phone companies have shown interest in setting up their manufacturing plants in Pakistan. The government of Pakistan’s...

Tourist train launched between Golra and Attock

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Tourist train launched between Golra and Attock

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

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Entertainment

Spotify to launch in Pakistan soon

Spotify, the Sweden-based audio streaming and media services provider, is now going to be launched in Pakistan. There are a lot of...

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Uzbekistan to invest in textile sector of Pakistan

Uzbekistan and Pakistan showed resolve to enter into a preferential trade agreement and cooperate in shipping, textile, engineering and information technology sectors....

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Dubai Airports receives 25.9 million passengers, Pakistan among top destinations

Dubai International Airports reportedly received 25.9 million passengers in 2020, making Pakistan among top 4 countries with highest number of travelers to...

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Pakistan-IMF agreement to boost economic growth

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

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Pakistan stops issuing manual visas in favor of e-visas

Pakistan has stopped issuing manual visas from today, 1st February, every non-resident Pakistani and others interested in travelling to the country will...

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Pakistan receives 1st shipment of 500,000 doses of COVID vaccine from China

The first batch of 500,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine produced by Sinopharm has been received from China that will enable Pakistan to...

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Pakistan improves on long term climate risk index 2021

Pakistan has successfully been able to reduce its vulnerability to climate change by three points according to the released report titled “Global...

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Pakistan seeks $12 billion under new World Bank partnership framework

The World Bank Group (WBG) has taken the initiative of preparing a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Pakistan with a possible...

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Pakistan steps up diplomatic offensive against India at the top UN level

Pakistan has highlighted the threat posed by extremist Hindu groups to thousands of Islamic monuments in India and called for including those...

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‘Pakistan and Italy can lift their bilateral trade volume to $5 billion’

According to Italian Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese, massive potential exists for Pakistan and Italy to lift their bilateral trade volume to $5 billion....

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Remittances to Pakistan set to cross record $28 billion this year

Looking at the trend of remittances to Pakistan that remained above $2 billion mark for the seventh month in a row, totalling...

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SECP registered 20,324 new companies in 2020, up by 24pc compared to 2019

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 20,324 new companies in 2020, indicating an increase of 24 percent from 16,456...

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Textile exports increased by 7.79 percent to $7.442 billion in July-December

Textile exports of Pakistan have reached a historic high as the exports during December 2020 has increased by 22.72 percent. Moreover, textile...

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Pakistani passport ranks fourth weakest globally in 2021

Henley Passport Index has announced the most powerful, weakest passports amid pandemic in which the value of Pakistani passport ranks at 32nd. The Henley...

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‘Fascinating Pakistan’: First-ever UK-based magazine to boost Pakistan’s tourism

A quarterly magazine Fascinating Pakistan has been launched in London to boost the local and international tourism of Pakistan. Launched on Wednesday, the quarterly...

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SBP declared best central bank for promoting Islamic finance

International Finance News (IFN) has awarded the best Central Bank award to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in promoting Islamic Finance....

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Govt mulling major economic package for Gilgit Baltistan uplift

The federal government is going to announce a major economic package for Gilgit Baltistan soon after finalizing the historic development plan. On...

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Pakistani startups break records despite worldwide economic downturn in 2020

During 2020, Pakistani startups succeeded to raise a whopping $47 million in pre-seed, seed, pre-Series A, Series B and Series B funding...

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Pakistan notifies GI rules to protect domestic products in international market

Pakistan has approved geographical indication (GI) rules to protect its domestic products in the international market, it took the interval of 18...

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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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Property

Guide to Real Estate Investment in Pakistan

Real estate is Pakistan’s most profitable investment segment and for all the right reasons. Real estate comes with several advantages, unlike other investment and...

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Moody’s improves Pakistan’s banking sector rating, forecasts 1.5% GDP growth

Moody’s improved its rating for Pakistan’s banking sector declaring the government’s credit profile as stable and projected a modest growth of 1.5%...

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Second wave of coronavirus on decline due to govt’s timely decisions: Asad Umar

The mortality rate in the second coronavirus wave has started to decline due to the timely and result-oriented decisions of the government,...

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Pakistan lifts all visa restrictions for Bangladeshi citizens

Pakistan has lifted all restrictions on visas for Bangladeshi citizens, a move being seen as an ice breaker in the frosty relations...

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Seven officials suspended as govt forms committee to probe power breakdown

On Sunday, the federal government made a committee to investigate the widespread power breakdown that hit sections of the nation late on...

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Three startups of Karachi University students among top 10 innovative companies

Three startups of University of Karachi students have been listed among the top 10 innovative companies of Pakistan by Japan International Cooperation...

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Govt decides not to increase the salaries of government employees

According to the sources, the Ministry of Finance did not agree with the suggestion to increase the salaries of government employees on...

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Chinese Covid-19 vaccine trials proving successful in Pakistan

Clinical trials of Chinese Covid vaccine being held at the University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore are expected to conclude this week. According...

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IsDB to Provide $60 Million to Pakistan for Polio Vaccine

Pakistan to receive $60 million in polio vaccine funding by Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) which is aimed at supporting the polio immunisation...

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FPCCI official calls for exploring new markets for economic growth

On Wednesday, the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) called for the exploration of new markets as regional trade...

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Check out the 2021 ranking of Pakistani passport on Henley Index

In the midst of the new wave of coronavirus pandemic, the Henley Passport Index published the latest ranking of the world’s strong...

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Pakistan implemented effective policies to combat Covid pandemic: IMF

According to a report issued by the IMF under the title of Policy Tracker: Economic responses to COVID-19 by 196 countries, Pakistan...

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PCB giving serious thought to replacing Misbah as head coach

After a poor show in New Zealand, the management and Pakistan cricket team came under massive pressure and now reports have emerged...

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‘Pakistan’s export growth indicates its efficient economic policy’

Chinese professor, Cheng Xizhong, says Pakistan’s substantial export growth is a vindication of the govt’s policy to keep economy running during pandemic....

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Pak vs NZ: New Zealand top Test rankings after beating Green shirts

With a series win against Pakistan, New Zealand moved past Australia to attain the No 1 spot in ICC Test rankings for...

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Govt seeks review of existing pay and pension mechanism

The government on Friday reportedly directed Nargis Sethi, the Chairperson of Pay and Pension Commission to review the existing pay and pension...

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Science

Poor nutrition, the reason behind short stature

In a study of vital importance which started in 1985 and continued up to 2019, it was revealed that poor nutrition is...

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Williamson hits 24th century as New Zealand take control against Pakistan in second test

New Zealand took control of the second test against Pakistan as Kane Williamson continued his impressive form and scored another century. With...

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Pakistan cancels 2 lakh fake ID cards held by Afghan refugees

Pakistan has cancelled about 200,000 fake computerized national identity cards (CNICs) fraudulently held by Afghan refugees in the country. Talking to reporters...

Pakistan E-Pharmacies Telemedicine COVID-19

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Revolutionary changes in Pakistan’s online Pharmacies due to COVID-19

From purchasing medicines to obtaining consultation, the health revolution is one of the most vital transformations that we in Pakistan have witnessed over the last few months. That is particularly due...

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India cannot defeat Pakistan militarily, says Indian new book

India has no clarity about its military and strategic objectives vis-à-vis its stated adversaries, Pakistan and China, and can defeat neither of...

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Events that defined the year 2020 for Pakistan

The year 2020 could easily be marked as one of the most tumultuous years in the history for Pakistan that was marred by...

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Pakistan, Russia agree to establish special company for Stream Gas Pipeline

Pakistan and Russia have agreed to establish a special purpose company, Pakistan Stream Pipeline (Pvt.) Ltd, for the execution of the North-South gas pipeline project....

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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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Pakistan to achieve economic goals through CPEC

Asad Qaiser, the Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan during the meeting with the Ambassador of China, Nong Rong said that big goals...

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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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Pakistan to have regulatory authority for drone use

The federal government has drafted a policy on drone use in the country for effective use of the remote-control surveillance technology in...

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Precious mineral ‘montmorillonite’ found in mountain range of southern Punjab

In recent research, published in a renowned science magazine, “Nature Scientific”, it has been explored that in Koh-e-Sulaiman, a mountain range of...

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KP universities to get national incubation and freelance training centers

National Freelance Training Program (NFTP) and new National Incubation Centers (NICs) are going to be established in universities across three districts of...

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Pakistan reports first confirmed cases of new Covid-19 strain in UK returnees

Pakistan on Tuesday reported its first confirmed cases of the new Covid-19 strain, labelled B.1.1.7, first detected in the United Kingdom. The...

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Industrial units in Ravi Urban Project exempted from dislocation

On the direction of Prime Minister Imran Khan, all the existing industrial units have been exempted from the area notified for Ravi...

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No Pakistan players in ICC Individual Awards of the Decade

By not winning any of the 10 ICC individual prizes, Pakistan is the only major team not to be represented at the...

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Inzamam: Mohammad Amir retirement a bad look for Pakistan

Inzamam-ul-Haq says that Mohammad Amir decision “doesn’t look good” for Pakistan to end his international career. Amir stated to the Pakistan Cricket...

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Pakistan out for 239 after Faheem, Rizwan frustrate New Zealand attack on day three

Not even a broken toe could stop New Zealand’s pace attack from dominating the first Test against Pakistan on day three, but...

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Pak vs NZ: Kane Williamson reaches 23rd career century on day two

Kane Williamson put New Zealand in a good spot after closing in on his 23rd Test century against Pakistan on day two...

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Major gains for Pakistan players in T20I rankings despite series loss against NZ

After the conclusion of the series against New Zealand, Pakistan players have made important gains in the recently updated ICC T20I Player...

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Over 500 Japanese IT firms willing to invest in Pakistan: Japanese Ambassador

More than 500 Japanese IT companies planning to come into Pakistani market in order to recruit skilled workers from the local population...

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