All posts tagged "Pakistan"
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401BusinessUK export finance limit for Pakistan increases to £1.5 billion
The British government’s credit financing agency UK Export Finance increases its financing limit to £1.5 billion for UK businesses looking to invest...
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1.1KEntertainmentPTV pays Rs 620 to veteran actor Rashid Mahmood for Marsiya recital
The Pakistan Television Network (PTV) sent a cheque of only Rs 620 to the legendry Pride of Performance winning artist Rashid Mahmood...
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619EducationPakistan reopens education institutions in phases after six-month-long closure
Thousands of education institutions across Pakistan reopens in three phases after remaining closed for more than six months due to Covid-19 pandemic....
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407PakistanFawad Chaudhry slams calls for hanging, burning rapists
On Sunday, Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry said the calls for hanging and burning rapists alive from prominent members...
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618BusinessBusinesses in Pakistan are gaining momentum as Covid cases taper off
The businesses in Pakistan are gaining momentum after the eradication of Covid from the country that contracted the economy for the first...
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730BusinessLoss of Rs 50 billion is expected with divestment of government shares in OGDCL, PPL
Government plans divestment of government shares in OGDCL, PPL and MPCL and according to experts a loss of Rs 50 billion is...
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730EducationPunjab issues schedule for schools after reopening from Sept 15
On Sunday, the Punjab School Education Department (SED) issued a schedule and academic timetable to be followed in all private and public...
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1.6KPakistanExpenses of PM House have fallen by 68 Percent in 2019-2020
Under the supremacy of Prime Minister Imran Khan, the expenses of PM House have been declined by more than half during the...
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1.5KPakistanNatural gas reserves discovered in Kalat, Balochistan
Pakistan Petroleum Limited has discovered huge gas reserves that are up to one trillion cubic feet in Morgandh X-1 in Margand Block,...
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450PakistanPM Imran tops Asian World News list of world leaders who worked hard during the COVID-19 pandemic
Asian World News UK, names PM Imran Khan as the ‘Top Politician’ among a list of 10 world leaders, for his efforts...
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448PakistanCOVID-19 cases in Pakistan cross 300,000
Confirmed Covid-19 cases in Pakistan have exceeded 300,000 since the first case was reported in late February 2020. In the last 24...
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850SportsICC T20I Rankings: Babar Azam loses top spot to Dawid Malan
The Pakistani star batsman Babar Azam loses top spot and drop down to second place in the latest ICC Player Rankings for...
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1.9KAutomotiveSazgar to Launch BAIC D20 Sedan in Pakistan for the Price of Suzuki Cultus
BAIC Group a Chinese automaker that began operations in Pakistan in 2018 with the acquisition of Sazgar Engineering Works, a Pakistani automotive...
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577PakistanWHO lists Pakistan among countries to learn from to fight Covid-19, future pandemics
Pakistan is getting highlighted as a Covid-19 success story and now Pakistan has been listed by WHO among those 7 countries from...
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1.5KEducationMedical colleges across Pakistan relax admission criteria
Good news for dental and medical college candidates as colleges across Pakistan have decided to relax their admission criteria for the upcoming...
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1.1KBusinessAustralian iron ore company Fortescue Metals keen to invest in Pakistan
According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, on Monday, Australian iron ore giant Fortescue Metals expressed its keen interest to...
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1.1KInternationalPakistan approves ferry service for pilgrims from Karachi, Gwadar, and Bin Qasim ports
On Tuesday, the federal cabinet approved the launching of a ferry service for pilgrims (Zaireen and Hujjaj) so that they can be...
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743PakistanSECP official Sajid Gondal tells police he was vacationing in northern areas
The missing case of Sajid Gondal the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) joint director has been solved as he told...
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962PakistanKanupp-2 nuclear reactor using Hualong One tech completes thermal testing
Kanupp-2 nuclear reactor using Hualong One technology has successfully completed its thermal testing called Hot Functional Tests (HFT). At the Karachi Nuclear...
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492PakistanPakistani Christian sentenced to death over blasphemous texts
On Tuesday, A sessions court in Lahore sentenced a Pakistani Christian Asif Pervaiz to death after convicting him of sending blasphemous texts....
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1.2KPakistanGovernment Launches First Ever Automated National Job Portal
For the first time in Pakistan, the Federal government launched a national job portal to help unemployed people and particularly young people...
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2.3KEntertainmentEngin Altan aka Ertugrul to visit Pakistan for 3 days in October
Ertugrul Ghazi star Engin Altan Duzyatan was expected to reach Pakistan to inaugurate the Blue Mosque in Islamabad and now his visit...
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741PakistanEU Ambassador to Pakistan says ‘Pakistan managed COVID-19 challenge very well’
On Sunday, EU Ambassador to Pakistan Androulla Kaminara appreciated the efforts of Pakistan to overcome the socioeconomic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic....
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636EducationPakistan announces reopening of educational institutions is phases from Sept 15
Pakistan federal and provincial governments have taken today the final decision of reopening of about 300,000 educational institutions across the country starting...
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463BusinessFBR tax collection jumps to Rs 593 billion for July, August
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) collected Rs 593 billion tax against the assigned target of Rs 551 billion, an addition of Rs...
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1.0KAutomotiveAl-Haj FAW Bumps Up the Prices of its most selling vehicles
Al-Haj FAW has increased the prices of its most selling vehicles which include the XP-V, V2 and Carrier pickup. According to the...
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1.1KBusinessOPTP and foodpanda enter into strategic partnership for global and local expansion
Pakistani’s number one food delivery platform Foodpanda enters into a strategic partnership with OPTP as their main delivery services partner for local...
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8.4KPakistanCheck out this South Asia’s ‘longest’ sky bridge zipline
Sky Bridge Zipline in Cherat said to be South Asia’s longest zipline is yet another reason why you should travel to the...
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1.5KPakistanHigh standard labs set up to promote Pakistani products in global markets: PM Imran
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan said that high standard of laboratories is being established by the government by especially focusing on...
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2.4KPakistan48 died in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to devastating rains
PDMA has reported a total of 48 deaths in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to devastating rains since the start of the latest spell...
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1.1KBusinessPakistan Stock Exchange named the best performing market in Asia
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has been declared the best performing market in Asia after it recently emerged as the top performing...
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1.0KPakistanPakistan plans to tap into $25 billion legal cannabis market
On Wednesday, after the federal cabinet approval of the country’s first license for non-psychoactive hemp locally known as bhang, the science and...
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1.2KPakistanMajor reshuffle of civil officers, secretaries by Punjab government
On Wednesday, in a major reshuffle of civil and police officers by the Punjab government, several officers and provincial secretaries were transferred...
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463PakistanAlarm Bells Sounded over Poliovirus Situation in Pakistan
The Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) expressed serious concerns towards the prevailing and increasing cases of poliovirus in Pakistan. According to the latest...
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922PakistanTourism thrives post Covid lockdown as thousands flock to northern Pakistan
Tourism is thriving after 4 months of COVID lockdown as thousands of people flock to northern areas in Pakistan and now tourist...
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1.1KPakistanIslamabad to receive heavy rains, red alert issued
On Tuesday, the Islamabad Capital Territory administration issued a red alert over possible flooding caused by heavy rains expected to lash the...
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589TechnologyPTA blocks Tinder, four other online dating and streaming apps in Pakistan
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked five dating and live streaming applications in Pakistan, Tinder, Tagged, Skout, Grindr, and SayHi, according to...
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625Technology3G, 4G users in Pakistan reach 82.7 million by end July 2020: PTA
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) revealed the number of 3G and 4G users in Pakistan which crossed 82.7 million by the end...
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893Pakistan163 killed, 101 injured in rain-related incidents across Pakistan
According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), at least 163 people have been killed while 101 others were injured since 15th...
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1.1KPakistanPakistan records lowest daily count of COVID-19 in four months
According to the National Command and Control Centre, Pakistan has recorded the lowest daily count of COVID-19 cases in four months. In...
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1.4KEntertainmentFeroze Khan first trolled and then appreciated Kangana Ranaut & now everyone’s confused
Feroze Khan first trolled Kangana Ranaut for her upcoming film poster and then appreciated her for her statements and that has confused...
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654InternationalPakistan condemns incidents of desecration of Holy Quran in Sweden, Norway
On Sunday, Pakistan strongly condemned the recent incidents involving the desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden and Norway and called them...
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604PakistanVirgin Atlantic expands its flight operations to Pakistan
Virgin Atlantic a British airline has announced that from December the carrier is starting its operations to Pakistan via direct flight. Virgin...
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489PakistanLabourers under WWF Will Get Rs 200,000 Grant for Daughter’s Marriage
The Federal Government of Pakistan announced an increase in the grant for labourers under Worker Welfare Fund (WWF) for their daughter’s marriage,...
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495PakistanPM Imran calls opposition responsible for economic collapse if FATF blacklists Pakistan
On Thursday, Prime Minister Imran Khan said during a TV interview that the opposition will be held responsible for economic collapse if...
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468PakistanNepra to pass 50 paisa per unit increase in electricity rates to consumers
Nepra is expected to pass on an increase of about 50 paisa per unit in electricity rates to all consumers of the...
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1.3KBusinessPakistan to import red kidney beans from Ethiopia
The ban to import red kidney beans has been lifted and approval has been given by the government to import red kidney...
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1.3KPakistanKarachi experiences worst floods in almost a century, at least 41 dead
Karachi has experienced the worst August floods as it broke the 89 years record on Thursday with many parts of the city...
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457InternationalPIA to file appeal with EU Aviation Safety Agency to lift the 6-month flight ban
Pakistan International Airline (PIA) is planning to file an appeal with EU Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to uplift the 6-month ban on...
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954PakistanPAEC KANUPP-2: 1100 megawatts to be added to national grid by December
PAEC KANUPP-2 will be connected to the national grid by the end of 2020 this year and will add 1100 megawatts to...
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737InternationalBritish Airways seeks permission for flights to Lahore
British Airways wants to resume flight operations to Lahore after resuming flight operations to Islamabad from the United Kingdom. British Airways (BA)...
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440PakistanGovt rejects OGRA recommendation to reduce prices, retains gas prices
The government has decided to go against OGRA recommendations to reduce gas prices and keep them unchanged to partially offset losses of...
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1.3KAutomotivePakistan inks deal with China to provide electric buses by this year
Pakistan is fast moving towards zero-emission standards and for that purpose, the country is all set to introduce battery-powered electric buses after...
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836PakistanCCP suggest reduction in govt role in fixing wheat support price
The CCP has suggested to the government that the policy of fixing wheat with minimum price is adding misrepresentation to the economy...
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1.0KEducationNCOC suggests reopening educational institutions on ‘top-down, rotational’ basis
On Thursday, NCOC suggested the reopening of the educational institutions in the country with the top to bottom approach, there would be...
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742EntertainmentActress Yashma Gill recalls an encounter with the police
Yashma Gill the well-known actress has recalled a 6-7 years old encounter with police which she shared via her twitter posts. According...
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463BusinessPM Imran Khan assures maximum facilitation for exporters
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan said that the government will extend maximum facilitation to exporters to increase the exports of Pakistan....
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519PakistanGovt plans to engage overseas Pakistanis to boost reserves
Government is planning to engage overseas Pakistanis in different ways to boost reserves including through bonds or deposits. State Bank of Pakistan...
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590TechnologyAs remote work, online education became the norm, mobile broadband subscribers increased
Remote work and online education have become a norm since the imposition of coronavirus induced lockdown in March 2020, the demand for...
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665PakistanPM Imran Khan constitutes National Coordination Committee on Tourism
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan constituted the National Coordination Committee on Tourism. The committee aims to direct the country to become...
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673PakistanMicro smart lockdown imposed in various cities in Punjab
On Wednesday, a micro smart lockdown has been imposed by the Punjab government in multiple areas of the six cities in the...
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984Pakistan3 days of monsoon rain in Pakistan kill 90, disrupt life in Karachi
The 3 days of monsoon rain in Pakistan has caused havoc and only in Karachi, more than a thousand homes have been...
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474BusinessPM Imran asks Chinese businesses to establish offices in Pakistan
On Monday, Prime Minister Imran Khan asked Chinese businesses to establish their regional business offices in Pakistan. The prime minister emphasized the...
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972EducationPakistan makes international standard face shield for school children
Pakistan is manufacturing international standard face shield for school children to provide the first level of defense against COVID-19. For the first...
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657BusinessStandard & Poor’s keeps rating long-term outlook for Pakistan as ‘stable’
Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings maintained Pakistan long-term outlook as stable. S&P also declared ‘B-’ long term issue rating on the basis...
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1.3KTechnologyExtreme Commerce launches program to facilitate ‘Billion Dollar Pakistan’ vision
Extreme Commerce wants Pakistanis to invest in e-commerce and with their Billion Dollar Pakistan vision, they aim to add $1 billion in...
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506InternationalPakistan Navy acquires most advanced Chinese Warship amid deepening ties
China launched an advanced warship for Pakistan Navy, the largest it has built for any country, also it is the first one...
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542BusinessPM Imran announces $424mn current account surplus for July
Pakistan’s current account swung into a surplus of $424 million for July, which is the fourth monthly surplus since last October, announced...
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504SportsJaved Miandad says test cricket requires a modern reformative approach
A legend of Pakistan cricket game Javed Miandad who is revered for a win in which he hit a six on the...
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1.2KTechnologySamsung to set up smartphone assembly plant in Pakistan
Minister of Industries and Productions Hammad Azhar shared great news for Pakistan as leading smartphone manufacturer Samsung is considering to set up...
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617InternationalPakistan, China to ‘further strengthen cooperation’ for COVID-19 vaccine development
On Friday, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi met his China counterpart Wang Yi in China’s Hainan province where further strengthening the...
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1.4KEntertainmentEmaad Paracha traveled to all the landmarks on Pakistani currency notes
Cloud Solution Architect and travel enthusiast Emaad Paracha visited all those mesmerizing landmarks which are printed on Pakistani currency notes or coins....
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563PakistanNot everyone understands the depth of Pak-Saudi ties: FM Qureshi
Foreign Affairs Minister of Pakistan Shah Mehmood Qureshi categorically excluded the gossips that says Pak-Saudi ties had weakened. FM Qureshi says bot...
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508SportsCrawley stars alongside Buttler as England seize control in third test against Pakistan
The opening day of the third and final test between Pakistan and England is being played and the hosts are on top...
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739PakistanKhyber Pakhtunkhwa launches Sehat Sahulat healthcare for all residents
On Thursday, northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province launched the Sehat Sahulat program making it the first-ever universal healthcare program in Pakistan covering all...
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500TechnologyIT, ITeS export remittances surge 24% in FY20 despite Covid-19
According IT ministry, a record $1.231 billion has been received in IT and ITeS export remittances at a growth rate of 24%...
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2.0KInternationalPalestinian embassy praises Pakistan remarks over Israel
Palestinian embassy hailed the recent comments by the Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan and called Pakistan their second home. The Embassy...
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605BusinessPakistan exceeds mango export target by 45,000 tons
Despite all the challenges arising from COVID-19 pandemic, Pakistan has surpassed its mango export target by 45,000 tons. The All Pakistan Fruit &...
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511Pakistan2.3mn youth may have lost jobs in Pakistan during lockdown: ADB
New ADB report estimates that approximately 2.3 million young people in Pakistan may have lost their jobs during the lockdown period due...
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507TechnologyIT Ministry working on WhatsApp type app to protect officials from cyber attacks
IT Ministry is working on a local WhatsApp type app due to fact that WhatsApp or telephone messages could be hacked and...
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2.0KEntertainmentPakistani movies to watch on Amazon Prime
From decades Pakistani content is loved by millions and now things are moving fast as Pakistani content will be aired on top...
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670BusinessMade in Pakistan Initiative: Pakistan approves export of N95, surgical masks
In a yet another boost to the Made in Pakistan initiative, Pakistan has allowed the export of locally manufactured N95 & Surgical...
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824PakistanPakistan signs agreement with IPPs to ensure cheaper electricity
Pakistan government paves way for cheaper electricity to the consumers after they signed an agreement with the IPPs and kept the profit...
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480PakistanSOPs agreed for majalis and processions during Muharram
On Tuesday, the religious scholars of different schools of thought and the federal government made an agreement over the SOPs in order...
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1.5KTechnologyDaraz launches dBills in Pakistan — an online bills payment service
Leading online shopping store Daraz expanded its e-commerce business in Pakistan with a category called dBills — a utility bills payment service....
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518PakistanPakistan green-lights Phase III trials for COVID vaccine
Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has given formal approval to the Ministry of NHSRC for Phase III clinical trials of the...
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812BusinessPTI Government recalls economic achievements during two years tenure
Advisor to Prime Minister Imran Khan on Finance and Revenue Abdul Hafeez Sheikh highly acknowledged the economic progress made during the two...
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684Pakistan‘Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to utilize hydropower potential’
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mahmood Khan on Sunday said the provincial government is taking result-oriented steps under a well devised strategy to...
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497BusinessPakistan recorded ‘highest-ever’ remittances in July: PM Imran
On Monday, Prime Minister said that Pakistan has recorded the highest ever remittances from overseas Pakistanis in July 2020. Prime Minister Imran...
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737PakistanPakistan Government Announces 184 Recipients of Civil Awards
Pakistan celebrated 74th Independence Day on August 14, 2020 and the government revealed a list of 184 recipients of civil awards. The...
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674EntertainmentCelebrities who tied the knot during Covid-19 lockdown
With the lockdown executed all over the country, citizens were experiencing a new normal life. In Pakistan, wedding functions are normally celebrated...
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576PakistanPakistan Army Chief heads to Saudi Arabia to smooth Pak-Saudi ties
Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa is all set to visit Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Sunday to calm the diplomatic tensions over...
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479PakistanPakistan is undergoing many reforms in healthcare sector: Fitch Solutions
On Thursday, Fitch Solutions released a report saying that efforts have been made to improve the healthcare system in Pakistan. A report...
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603PakistanMajor cyber attack by Indian intelligence identified: ISPR
According to ISPR, the phones and other gadgets of government officials and military personnel have been targeted in a major cyber attack...
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850PakistanCoal-Fired Generation Rises to Record in Pakistan
Chinese funding increased the power generation through coal in Pakistan when other countries are avoiding coal-fired power due to its negative environmental...
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4.3KAutomotiveHyundai launches flagship SUV ‘Tucson’ in Pakistan
3rd generation SUV Hyundai Tucson has finally arrived in the market, a front engine and four wheel drive compact SUV in Pakistan...
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658BusinessMoody’s confirms ratings of five Pakistani banks as stable
On Tuesday, Moody’s Investors Service confirmed the B3 long term local currency and Caa1 foreign currency deposit ratings of five Pakistani banks....
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540Education4pc of GDP should go to education: Senate Committee on Education
The education budget should be increased to 4 percent of the GDP to promote education in Pakistan, demanded the Senate Standing Committee...
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1.5KPakistanTrend of car decoration escalates ahead of Independence Day
As the Independence Day approaches, preparations have gained momentum in Pakistan as huge gatherings are observed on the roads mostly the young...
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1.6KEntertainmentTravel Show ‘A Place Called Pakistan’ to Air on TRT World on August 15
A place called Pakistan which took 2 years in the making is a six-part travel documentary series that will be aired on...
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615PakistanAsad Umar praises people’s cooperation for the decline in COVID-19 cases
On Tuesday, Federal Minister for planning Asad Umar credited the people of Pakistan for the decline of Covid-19 but warned the nation...
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678PakistanIndependence Day: Traffic will be stopped for one minute in KP province
The KP government has released a program in order to prepare for Independence Day celebrations in the province on Saturday. According to...
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566TechnologyTikTok updates community guidelines in Urdu to help reduce the violation
TikTok has updated its community guidelines and released them in Urdu for its users in Pakistan to help reduce the violations. TikTok...
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614EducationSUES and NTU Promotes Cooperation in Textile under CPEC
Pakistani University National Textile University (NTU) and a Chinese University, Shanghai University of Engineering Science (SUES) have jointly signed an agreement where...
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1.0KTechnologyPUBG to host an exclusive Pakistan Independence Day event
Player Unknown’s Battleground (PUBG) is holding a special event for Pakistani users only. On the Pakistan 74th Independence Day, PUBG will be...
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562BusinessPakistan’s economy is stabilizing owing to improvements in various sectors
Despite a lot of internal and international problems, Pakistan’s economy is stabilizing and has witnessed good progress in various sectors. The current...
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454PakistanDr Ruth Pfau remembered on her death anniversary
Dr Ruth Pfau was remembered on her third death anniversary in Pakistan. She served Pakistanis for 57 years and continued her job...
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519TechnologyPakistani teenagers develop world’s first game to help fight Covid-19
The world’s first game to help fight against COVID-19 pandemic is developed by two Pakistani self-trained teenagers Nabhan (13) and Kenan (14)....
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429InternationalUNGA president discuss Kashmir, lauds Pakistan COVID policies during his two-day visit
UNGA President Volkan Bozkir termed Pakistan Covid-19 policies a “good example” for the world to follow in dealing with the pandemic during...
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658BusinessPunjab, Sindh and KP return to pre-Covid routine, withdraw lockdown orders
Punjab, KP and Sindh governments have issued notifications to lift all province-wide lockdown orders and allowing the reopening of most businesses citing...
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744PakistanBill Gates praises Pakistan’s efforts in tackling Covid-19
The Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates was recently seen admiring Pakistan’s efforts in overcoming the Covid-19 pandemic. On Monday, the founder of...
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1.2KTechnologyAmazon officially enters Pakistan with web services
Amazon is bringing its cloud computing business and web services to Pakistan to influence public policy that empowers digital transformation. The decision...
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853PakistanPakistan allows all international flights to resume operations
A day after the government announced to lift lockdown in the light of bettering coronavirus situation, Pakistan announces to fully resume international...
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622SportsEngland Turn First Test Around To Secure Stunning Victory
Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler lead England towards a fascinating victory in the first test against Pakistan after exceptional performance on the...
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1.2KPakistanRotation policy for PAS/PSP officers approved, long stay at one place prohibited
Pakistan okays new rotation policy for civil servants under which no PAS, PSP officer will be allowed to spend more than ten...
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1.5KEducationEhsaas Scholarship Programme to alleviate poverty: Sania Nishtar
Special Assistant on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Dr Sania Nishtar has said that Ehsaas Scholarship...
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743InternationalPakistan dispatches 8 tons of food supplies, medicines for Beirut blast victims
Pakistan Air Force C-130 yesterday night landed in Beirut airport with the 8 tons of relief assistance for the Beirut blast victims....
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593SportsPakistan in see-saw battle as England prepare for Old Trafford chase
Pakistan is in a see-saw situation as England has started its final chase in the second innings of the first test match...
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545TechnologyPakistan among top 5 markets with largest volume of ‘TikTok videos removed over violations’
Most popular video-sharing app TikTok has revealed content moderation mechanism according to which it removes any inappropriate or potentially harmful video content...
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620TechnologyCouncil of Common Interests approves Renewable Energy Policy
Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired the 42nd meeting of the Council of Common Interests (CCI) where he approved the Alternative and Renewable...
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722SportsShan Masood joins a league of legends with the heroic 156
What a memorable day it was for the opener Shan Masood who joins a league of legends with the career-best knock of...
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973BusinessPakistan Pay Back $1 Billion Saudi Loan
Pakistan paid back $1 billion out of a $3 billion loan that it secured from Saudi Arabia one and a half years...
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962PakistanPakistan approves CPEC’s strategic ML-1 railway project
Pakistan approves the US$6.8 billion Karachi-Peshawar railway modernization Mainline-1 (ML-1) project which is described as a big milestone. On Wednesday, the Executive...
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922BusinessAfter months of downfall, Pakistan exports grow 5.8 percent in July
The exports of Pakistan which were at a downfall for a gap of 4 months from March due to COVID-19 lockdown have...
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1.6KPakistanPIMS restarted biometric attendance from today
The suspended biometric attendance in wake of Covid-19 has been restarted by Pims for its employees from today. The biometric attendance system...
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673SportsBrilliant Babar and careless Buttler give Pakistan the advantage in first Test
Babar Azam with yet another elegant batting scored a half-century while Buttler’s mistakes gave Pakistan a good start in the first test...
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530PakistanUnder institutional reform policy, 71,000 government posts abolished
More than 71,000 posts have been abolished in various government departments under the Institutional Reform Policy. The press release issued by Prime...
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563PakistanPM Imran efforts very effective in handling COVID-19, Wall Street Journal
American renowned newspaper Wall Street Journal has greatly appreciated the efforts of the present government headed by Prime Minister Imran Khan to...
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3.1KPakistanIn landmark move, Pakistan affirms claim to entire Jammu and Kashmir with new map
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan approved a new political map of Pakistan integrating the whole Jammu and Kashmir for the first...
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573EducationSouth Korea donates $1 million for Afghan refugees in Pakistan
The government of South Korea donated one million dollars for a new UNHCR project to empower Afghan refugees in Pakistan. United Nations...
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729InternationalBritish Airways resumes Pakistan flights
British Airways has announced it would restart flights to Pakistan after a steep decline in coronavirus cases in Pakistan. 1st trip to...
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590EntertainmentPunjab govt offers Meera financial assistance
The Lahore Arts Council has provided Rs 5,000 to the veteran actor Meera after she applied for financial assistance with the Artist...
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660PakistanWHO urge KPK to increase daily Covid-19 tests
WHO has shown concern over the decrease in Covid-19 tests in Khyber Pukhtunkhwa and they want KPK to scale up the testing...
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892PakistanPakistan passes two key bills to get out of FATF grey list
Before the FATF review of Pakistan’s case, NA yesterday passed an Anti-terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2020 and United Nations (Security Council) (Amendment) Bill,...
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639BusinessState Bank seeks to expand Islamic banking in Pakistan
Instructions are issued to banks by the State Bank of Pakistan to expand the scope of Islamic banking operations to 25 percent...
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500PakistanToo Early for Pakistan to Celebrate Improving COVID-19 Situation: UNICEF
The United Nations highly admired the success of Pakistan in its fight against Covid-19 that cases have declined to a larger extent...
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784PakistanZafar Mirza and Tania Aidrus resign as PM’s special assistants
Tania Aidrus as the Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Digital Pakistan and Zafar Mirza as the Special Assistant to Prime Minister...
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584PakistanPakistan: World Hepatitis Day being observed today
Doctors on World Hepatitis Day urged all the committees of the country to come together and join hands for making hepatitis free...
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900InternationalChina, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nepal hold an important virtual meeting
Foreign ministers of China, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nepal on Monday held their first joint virtual meeting to discuss the novel coronavirus pandemic,...
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870PakistanPakistan to confer Nishan-e-Pakistan to Syed Ali Geelani
Pakistan Senate passes resolution to award Nishan-e-Pakistan, its highest civilian award to the veteran Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Geelani. On Monday, the...
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1.3KInternationalUAE to prefer Pakistanis for jobs once Covid-19 subsides: Zulfi Bukhari
Special Assistant to Prime Minister Imran Khan on Overseas Pakistanis Syed Zulfi Bukhari has said that once the coronavirus pandemic subsides UAE...
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2.2KPakistanPakistan to launch World’s Longest and Highest Cable Car in Kumrat Valley
The world’s longest and highest cable car project is under process in Kumrat Valley, Upper Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. In...
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959TechnologyCity Islamabad app is a step towards digital revolution
From queue to clicks: Pakistan steps towards digital revolution. The mobile app under the name of City Islamabad is changing how things...
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671EducationPunjab bans 100 textbooks over ‘anti-Pakistan, anti-religious’ content
The Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board banned the sale and printing of 100 textbooks on Thursday for having anti-Pakistan and anti-Islamic content....
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605PakistanIHC orders CDA to seal ‘illegal’ navy club
The Islamabad High Court on Thursday called the construction of the Navy Sailing Club on the Rawal Lake illegal and ordered CDA...
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586PakistanGovt announces three-day holiday for Eidul Azha
The federal government on Thursday announced three days of holidays for Eidul Azha from July 31, Friday to August 2, Sunday. On...
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703PakistanCoronavirus positive cases fall rapidly in Islamabad
Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) recorded only 21 coronavirus positive cases on Thursday, the lowest number since early May, according to the official...
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741PakistanPakistan ‘most improved’ country on US nuclear security index
A United States study on worldwide nuclear materials security for 2020 has said Pakistan is the “most improved country” after increasing its...
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704PakistanVillagers say India deliberately hits civilians in Azad Kashmir
On Wednesday, Pakistani villagers living in Azad Kashmir along the highly militarized border area blamed India for deliberately making civilians the target,...
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524PakistanHIV infections and deaths on the rise in Pakistan
According to the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), HIV or AIDS-related deaths and infections are on the rise in Pakistan....
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1.2KFashionPakistan to showcase garments at the digital global expo
Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) decided to be the part of Virtual Digital Global Apparel Sourcing Expo. In order...
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734SportsMohammad Amir to join Pakistan squad for England series
Mohammad Amir is available to join the Pakistan squad against England series, confirmed by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Before the series, Mohammad...
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687TechnologyPTA blocks Bigo, issues final warning to TikTok to control ‘immoral, obscene content’
PTA has blocked live streaming app Bigo and issued a final warning to video-sharing service TikTok citing obscenity, vulgarity and immortality. Pakistan...
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1.6KEducationPakistan private schools to reopen from August 15: association
The All Pakistan Private School Association in defiance of government orders has announced that they will reopen private schools across the country...
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932BusinessFDI in Pakistan jumps 88pc to reach $2.56 billion
FDI in Pakistan jumped by 88 percent in fiscal year 2020 to $2.56 billion with major investments coming in the telecommunication and...
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634TechnologyPakistan to provide support to Huawei for establishing R&D centers
The Pakistan government provides full support to Chinese giant Huawei to establish its Research and Development centers in the country. Federal Secretary...
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624EntertainmentSenate committee allows screening of Zindagi Tamasha
The Senate Committee for Human Rights has approved the release of Sarmad Khoosat’s film Zindagi Tamasha after the movie received criticism regarding its...
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604PakistanPakistan records lowest single-day COVID-19 cases
Pakistan records the lowest single-day Covid-19 positive cases as well as death toll since the mid of May. In the last 24...
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1.3KPakistanPakistan Less Attractive to Foreign IT Investors: World Bank Report
According to a study released by Gallup Pakistan For World Bank Group “Digital Pakistan: A Business and Trade Assessment”, a combination of...
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506TechnologyPTCL posts Rs 2.7bn profit in first half of 2020
PTCL announced a Net Profit After Tax at Rs 2.7 billion and earnings per share (EPS) at Rs 0.53 for the six...
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633PakistanCAA clears licenses of 96 Pakistani pilots
CAA has said that it has verified and cleared the licenses of 96 pilots out of the 104 names it received from...
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944EntertainmentCourt moved for ban on TikTok app in Pakistan
An application has been filed in the Lahore High Court that demands an immediate ban on the popular video sharing application TikTok...
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708PakistanWHO extends travel restrictions for Pakistan and the reason is poliovirus
IHR Emergency Committee and WHO in its 25th meeting decided to extend the travel restrictions for Pakistan due to poliovirus. The travel ban...
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629PakistanPakistan achieves global climate change goal a decade ahead of deadline
Pakistan with its steadfast focus on the plantation, investment in clean energy and biodiversity conservation achieved Goal 13 of UN Climate Action...
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780SportsDanish Kaneria threatens to sue anyone who links him with match fixing
After Saleem Malik, now Danish Kaneria his fellow ex-cricketer whose name was also involved in match fixing threatens everyone to take legal...
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513MedicalFree of cost treatment for AIDS notice given to National Assembly
A notice is being issued to the National Assembly of Pakistan related to free of cost treatment for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)....
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624PakistanHow exactly are the conditions of COVID-19 in Pakistan?
How exactly are the conditions of COVID-19 in Pakistan? What is behind the good news the country’s official data is representing? Are...
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713TechnologyPakistan to establish its own electromedical industry, Fawad Chaudhary
Pakistan is set to establish an electromedical industry that will save millions of dollars spent on imports of electromedical equipment. Federal Minister...
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936BusinessChina to install phytosanitary facilities, build agriculture institutes in Pakistan
China plans on installing phytosanitary facilities in Pakistan to boost the fruit export, besides constructing vocational and technical agriculture institutions to educate...
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791SportsAsia Cup postponed to June 2021
In very sad news for cricket lovers, the Asia Cup cricket tournament, which was supposed to be held in September this year...
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1.6KPakistanPay Rs 300 fine for not wearing face masks while driving
Punjab traffic police started a new method to curtail the spread of coronavirus by imposing Rs 300 fine on commuters for not...
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2.2KEntertainmentEsra Bilgic will be working with Pakistan’s three top brands
The lead actress of the most popular Turkish series in Pakistan, Ertugrul’s Esra Bilgic will be working with Pakistan’s three most popular brands and is also...
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803AutomotivePakistan Finally Adopts International Vehicle Safety Standards
No airbags in high priced vehicles are always faced with criticism by Pakistanis. So, recently the Government of Pakistan has decided to...
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611InternationalEU Ban Travel from Pakistan as it Reopens Borders
Pakistan faces yet another blow as the EU has not included Pakistan in the 15 countries who will take advantage of the...
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1.1KBusinessJapan allows import of mangoes, keen to import basmati rice from Pakistan
Japan has temporarily allowed import of mangoes from Pakistan and shown interest in importing basmati rice from Pakistan. Japan has also shown...
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858AutomotivePakistan Announces New Incentives For Import Of Electric Vehicles
The government of Pakistan announced new incentives for those who import parts of electric vehicles. Government also made changes in its customs...
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1.2KPakistanPakistani superhero Ms Marvel joins Marvel’s blockbuster video game
The Pakistani superhero Ms Marvel is finally coming to the acclaimed Marvel Cinematic Universe with a blockbuster video game. Marvel is introducing...
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1.3KTechnologyGoogle for Nonprofits added Pakistan among other countries
Google for Nonprofits added ten more countries including Pakistan to their list where nonprofit organizations can use Google services at no charge...
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1.5KEntertainmentArtists welcome the increase in the Artists Welfare Fund by Govt
Artists and the showbiz industry have heartily welcomed the decision of the government of Pakistan to increase the Artists Welfare Fund from...
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1.0KInternationalWhat is the difference between LoC and LAC?
The two terms LoC and LAC are always in news because India have serious long-standing border disagreements with both Pakistan and China....
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1.4KTechnologyPomPak, Pakistan first financial learning game
PomPak is the first online financial literacy game based on financial learning which is a project of State Bank of Pakistan. The...
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615PakistanSmart lockdown bearing fruit, PM also praises balanced lockdown handling
Earlier a clear contrast in cases in Europe and South Asia led to greater optimism in Pakistan but that harsh reality slowly...
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1.9K6SportsShoaib Akhtar picks top 10 ODI cricketers of all-time from Pakistan & India
Responding to the question regarding the top players from both nations, Shoaib Akhtar chose 6 Pakistani and 4 Indian players to complete...
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678InternationalIndian Police Set Free the Suspected Pakistani Spy Pigeon
Jammu and Kashmir police have set free the captured Pakistani spy pigeon, after finding “nothing suspicious” on him. A pigeon was logged...
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541BusinessPakistan receives export orders of face masks from the US, Europe
In a major good news for the manufacturers of the country, Pakistan exporters have received a large number of orders for face...
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611Coronavirus91% of Pakistan’s coronavirus cases locally transmitted
Coronavirus locally transmitted cases in Pakistan have reached 91 percent. According to the World Health Organization, local coronavirus transmission in Pakistan was...
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622PakistanZardari breaks silence, criticizes the present government
Former President and co-chairman of PPP, Asif Ali Zardari said that people want to get rid of the present government as it...
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638PakistanYoum-e-Takbeer: Pakistan marks the 22nd anniversary of successful nuclear tests
Pakistan is celebrating the 22nd anniversary of the Youm-e-Takbeer across Pakistan which marks the successful nuclear tests conducted on 28th May 1998....
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734BusinessLocust attacks wreak havoc on crops across Pakistan
Pakistan is currently going through the worst of locust attacks, which has caused huge damages and losses to the farmers in Punjab,...
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540CoronavirusWorld Bank approves $500 million loan for Pakistan
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $500 million program for Pakistan. The program will improve access to quality...
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549InternationalCOVID-19: Pakistan sends medical supplies to the United States
Pakistan gifted personal medical supplies that included PPE, masks and coveralls to the USA to fight against COVID-19. The medical supplies were...
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543CoronavirusPakistan is the South Asian country most affected by Covid-19
Pakistan has the highest number of new coronavirus cases among the South Asian countries according to the last week’s reported cases. Coronavirus...
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730EducationBritisher Settled in Sindh Teaches English Language
The amazing tale of a British traveler who settled in Sindh and now teaches English at a local school for the last...
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949BusinessRestaurant owners expect reopening of eateries across Pakistan
Dine-in facilities asked to be resumed by Restaurant owners, which were closed as a measure to contain the spread of Covid-19. Sheikh...
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734PakistanPakistan, China celebrate 69th anniversary of diplomatic ties
Pakistan and China are celebrating their 69th anniversary of historic diplomat relationship. On Thursday, Pakistan and China celebrated their 69th historic diplomat...
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641MedicalYouTube Pledges $5 Million to Pakistan for Spreading Coronavirus Awareness
YouTube announced to provide Pakistan $5 million in ad grant to spread awareness towards pandemic coronavirus. To propagate the awareness about contagious...
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833BusinessEasypaisa to facilitate SMEs through ‘Easy Business”
Easypaisa, the country’s leading mobile banking platform operated by Telenor microfinance bank, has taken the initiative of an extensive drive to facilitate...
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828TechnologyLHC directs PTA to decide whether to Ban PUBG in Pakistan
Lahore High Court has heard the petitions on Monday to ban the most popular game these days PUBG and directed PTA to...
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561BusinessPIA records 43% increase in profit for the year 2019
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) recorded an increase in revenue by 43 percent in 2019 compared to the same period of last year....
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554BusinessPakistan’s digital economy gain momentum amid COVID-19
Pakistan has gone digital due to coronavirus pandemic that is keeping people at homes and the economy has also moved to the...
