All posts tagged "Pakistan"
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9PakistanPakistan 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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12International‘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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16CoronavirusPakistan 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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28SportsBrilliant 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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29CoronavirusNCOC 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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26PakistanGovt 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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23PakistanApply 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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24EntertainmentA 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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25PakistanPakistan 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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29PakistanProtest 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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18CoronavirusCoronavirus 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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22PakistanProtests 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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28BusinessSBP 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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30BusinessPakistan 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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30SportsPak 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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24PakistanPakistan 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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24PakistanPakistan 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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28CoronavirusGovt to open Covid-19 vaccination registration for all citizens post Eid
The government is going to open registration for Covid-19 vaccination for all citizens after Eid, announced Asad Umer. On Thursday, while talking to journalists, Minister...
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21Pakistan73% Pakistanis believe country heading in the wrong direction, finds survey
Around 73 percent of Pakistanis think the country is heading towards wrong direction, says survey. Pointed out the findings of a new opinion poll conducted...
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26PakistanGovt 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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21InternationalPakistan 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...
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26SportsFIFA 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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28BusinessWorld 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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45AutomotiveProton 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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38AutomotivePay 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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32CoronavirusPakistan 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,...
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24PakistanMan spends Rs35,000 to avoid traffic violation ticket worth Rs300
Mohammed Noman Awan, belonged to Punjab’s Chakwal district has spent PKR35,000 in order to avoid traffic violation ticket worth Rs300. The National...
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21InternationalItaly 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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21TechnologyPakistan’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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35AutomotiveToyota 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...
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31CoronavirusPunjab 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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36BusinessPakistan 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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33SportsBabar 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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32BusinessFBR 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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30PakistanPakistan 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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37PakistanRamazan 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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20TechnologyPeshawar 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...
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27BusinessHammad 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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31PakistanFederal 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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44PakistanQaiser 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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41AutomotiveMotorcycle 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...
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36PakistanPC-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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37PakistanADB 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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34PakistanQureshi 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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31PakistanAhead 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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35International$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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41PakistanWater 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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42CoronavirusPresident 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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36Pakistan2,094 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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33PakistanLocally 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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55PakistanUnder 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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57CoronavirusSmart 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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42PakistanPIA 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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38PakistanIslamabad’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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38AutomotivePact 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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56BusinessGovt 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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38CoronavirusPakistan 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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29MedicalPakistan 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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46TechnologyPakistan’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...
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42PakistanPEMRA 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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51CoronavirusLoad 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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49EducationHEC 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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43InternationalUS 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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47TechnologyPITB 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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62InternationalJoe 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...
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40BusinessPakistan’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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45TechnologyDigital 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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38PakistanGovt 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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45CoronavirusCoronavirus 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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43TechnologyGovt 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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41EducationTechnological 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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39BusinessIran 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...
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38InternationalKuwait 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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52BusinessTextile 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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64BusinessStrong 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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104BusinessSpecial 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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68PakistanCDA 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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51InternationalPakistan 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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63InternationalPakistan 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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66PakistanAurat 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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61SportsPakistan 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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44PakistanFebruary 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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49Business5,145 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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125EducationPakistan’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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78BusinessPakistan 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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65FashionKohat’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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85CoronavirusPakistan 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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141TechnologyKarachi 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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75EducationHEC 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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67PakistanMoIP 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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106Pakistan
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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55CoronavirusPakistan 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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73PakistanUnder 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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72InternationalJoe 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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86BusinessCareem 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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61PakistanPakistan 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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65CoronavirusPakistan 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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64InternationalClosing 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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70InternationalPakistan 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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74PakistanPakistan 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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72BusinessPakistan 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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59PakistanSenate 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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83CoronavirusPakistan 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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68AutomotiveTwo-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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66BusinessFBR 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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95PakistanPakistan 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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58Coronavirus
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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52InternationalIndian 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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129PakistanPM 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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86BusinessECO 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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69AutomotiveCDA 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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84PakistanPetrol 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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56SportsPSL 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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81SportsBabar 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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57PakistanPM 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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54TechnologyPunjab 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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84MedicalIn 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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63PakistanFATF 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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60PakistanNEPRA 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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78SportsCourt 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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62BusinessMalaysia 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...
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74EducationSchools 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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70PakistanNaya 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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71PakistanChild 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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72Business61% 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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114Coronavirus
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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70PakistanCoal 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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73Business27pc 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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106BusinessPakistan 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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90PakistanGB govt to setup mountaineering, rock climbing school in memory of Muhammad Ali Sadpara
The Gilgit-Baltistan cabinet has approved the plan to establish the Muhammad Ali Sadpara Mountaineering School in memory of the greatest climber of Pakistan, Sajid Ali Sadpara will be employed there. On...
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92SportsPSL 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....
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91TechnologyNIE 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...
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130BusinessPlans 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...
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88MedicalPunjab 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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106MedicalPakistani 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...
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138TechnologyThree 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...
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155PakistanTourist 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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153EntertainmentSpotify 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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167BusinessUzbekistan 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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158InternationalDubai 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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149PakistanPakistan-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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255PakistanPakistan 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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229PakistanPakistan 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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237PakistanPakistan 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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187BusinessPakistan 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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208InternationalPakistan 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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236Business‘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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164BusinessRemittances 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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208BusinessSECP 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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227BusinessTextile 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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246InternationalPakistani 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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267Pakistan‘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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272BusinessSBP 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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233PakistanGovt 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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238TechnologyPakistani 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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239PakistanPakistan 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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290TechnologyPakistan 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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292PropertyGuide 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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189BusinessMoody’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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258PakistanSecond 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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242InternationalPakistan 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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291PakistanSeven 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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259BusinessThree 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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323PakistanGovt 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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269PakistanChinese 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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282PakistanIsDB 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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232PakistanFPCCI 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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1.2KInternationalCheck 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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204PakistanPakistan 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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253SportsPCB 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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253Business‘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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262SportsPak 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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351PakistanGovt 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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196SciencePoor 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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271SportsWilliamson 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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450InternationalPakistan 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...
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422MedicalRevolutionary 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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429InternationalIndia 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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334PakistanEvents 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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318PakistanPakistan, 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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489PakistanFurniture 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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209PakistanPakistan 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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485PakistanPAF 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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652PakistanPakistan 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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275PakistanPrecious 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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305EducationKP 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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279PakistanPakistan 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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299PakistanIndustrial 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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307SportsNo 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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228SportsInzamam: 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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233SportsPakistan 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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359SportsPak 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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425SportsMajor 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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299PakistanOver 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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599BusinessBritish 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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458BusinessPakistan posts current account surplus for 5th straight month despite Covid
Pakistan’s current account posted a surplus for the fifth consecutive month in November despite the unending fear of the second wave of...
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285PakistanClimate change could create millions of migrants in Pakistan by 2050: ActionAid
The prediction has been made by ActionAid under the view of the growing impacts of climate change that nearly 63 million people...
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333InternationalML-1: China asks Pakistan for additional guarantees for $6 billion loan
Before sanctioning the $6 billion loan for the Main Line-1 (ML-1) project China is seeking additional guarantees from Pakistan due to Pakistan’s...
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354InternationalJoe Biden appoints Pakistan-born Ali Zaidi as deputy national climate advisor
US President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday announced the appointment of Gina McCarthy as his National Climate Advisor and Pakistani-American Ali Zaidi as...
