All posts tagged "Pakistan"

Fawad 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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Businesses 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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Loss 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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Punjab 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...

Expenses 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...

Natural gas reserves discovered in Kalat, Balochistan

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

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PM 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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COVID-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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ICC 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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Sazgar to Launch BAIC D20 Sedan in Pakistan for the Price of Suzuki Cultus

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

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WHO 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...

Medical colleges across Pakistan relax admission criteria

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

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Australian iron ore company Fortescue Metals keen to invest in Pakistan

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

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Pakistan 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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SECP 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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Kanupp-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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Pakistani Christian sentenced to death over blasphemous texts

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

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Government Launches First Ever Automated National Job Portal

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

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Engin 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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EU 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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Pakistan 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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FBR 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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Al-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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OPTP 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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Check out this South Asia’s ‘longest’ sky bridge zipline

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

High 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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48 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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Pakistan 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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Pakistan plans to tap into $25 billion legal cannabis market

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

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Major 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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Alarm 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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Tourism 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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Islamabad 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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PTA blocks Tinder, four other online dating and streaming apps in Pakistan

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

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3G, 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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163 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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Pakistan records lowest daily count of COVID-19 in four months

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

Feroze 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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Pakistan 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...

Virgin 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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Labourers 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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PM 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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Nepra 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...

Pakistan 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...

Karachi 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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PIA 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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PAEC 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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British 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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Govt 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...

Pakistan 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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CCP 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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NCOC 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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Actress 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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PM 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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Govt 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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As 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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PM 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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Micro 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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3 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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PM 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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Pakistan 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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Standard & 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...

Extreme Commerce Billion Dollar Pakistan

Extreme 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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Pakistan 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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PM 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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Javed 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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Samsung 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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Pakistan, 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...

Emaad Paracha traveled to all the landmarks on Pakistani currency notes

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

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Not 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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Crawley 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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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa launches Sehat Sahulat healthcare for all residents

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

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IT, 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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Palestinian 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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Pakistan 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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2.3mn 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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IT 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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Pakistani 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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Made 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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Pakistan 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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SOPs 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...

Daraz 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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Pakistan 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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PTI 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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‘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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Pakistan 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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Pakistan 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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Celebrities 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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Pakistan Army Chief heads to Saudi Arabia to smooth Pak-Saudi ties

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

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Pakistan 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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Major 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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Coal-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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Hyundai launches flagship SUV ‘Tucson’ in Pakistan

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

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Moody’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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4pc 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...

Trend 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...

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

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

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TikTok 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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SUES 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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PUBG to host an exclusive Pakistan Independence Day event

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

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Pakistan’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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Dr 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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Pakistani 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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UNGA 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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Punjab, 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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Bill Gates praises Pakistan’s efforts in tackling Covid-19

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

Amazon officially enters Pakistan with web services

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

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Pakistan 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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England 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...

Rotation 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...

Ehsaas 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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Pakistan 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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Pakistan 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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Pakistan 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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Council 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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Shan 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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Pakistan Pay Back $1 Billion Saudi Loan

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

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Pakistan 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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After 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...

PIMS 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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Brilliant 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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Under 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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PM 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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In landmark move, Pakistan affirms claim to entire Jammu and Kashmir with new map

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

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South 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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British 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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Punjab 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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WHO 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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Pakistan 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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State 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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Too 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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Zafar Mirza and Tania Aidrus resign as PM’s special assistants

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

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Pakistan: 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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China, 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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Pakistan 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...

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

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

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City 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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Punjab 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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IHC 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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Govt 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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Coronavirus 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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Pakistan ‘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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Villagers 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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HIV 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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Pakistan 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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Mohammad 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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PTA 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...

Pakistan 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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FDI 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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Pakistan 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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Senate 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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Pakistan 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...

Pakistan 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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PTCL 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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CAA 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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Court 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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WHO 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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Pakistan 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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Danish 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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Free 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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How 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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Pakistan 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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China 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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Asia 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...

Pay 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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Esra 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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Pakistan 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...

EU 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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Japan 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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Pakistan 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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Pakistani 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...

Google 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...

Artists 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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What 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....

PomPak, 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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Smart 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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Shoaib 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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Indian 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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Pakistan 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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Coronavirus

91% 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...

Zardari 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...

Youm-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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Locust 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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Coronavirus

World 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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COVID-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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Coronavirus

Pakistan 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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Britisher 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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Restaurant 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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Pakistan, 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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Medical

YouTube 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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