November 2020

Sarmad Khoosat’s Zindagi Tamasha is Pakistan’s entry to Oscars

The Pakistan Academy Selection Committee has selected Sarmad Khoosat’s film Zindagi Tamasha as Pakistan’s official entry to the 93rd Oscars. According to...

Mariyam Nafees shares what it’s like to have coronavirus

It has been four days since the Diyar-e-Dil actor, Mariyam Nafees, tested positive for coronavirus and she has shared what it is been like...

Cancer

‘Pakistan has the highest rate of breast cancer in Asia’

One in every ten Pakistani women could develop breast cancer in their lifetime, 90,000 women are diagnosed with this deadly disease every...

Buner

3 development projects costing Rs 91.94 million inaugurated in Buner

Three different development projects costing Rs 91.94 million in Buner were inaugurated on Sunday that includes the Dagar Playground which would provide...

OIC reaffirms support for Kashmiris, asks India to rescind IIOJK annexation

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has once again reaffirmed its “strong and unequivocal support” for Kashmiris and condemned India’s illegal action...

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Pakistan allocates $150 million for Covid vaccine

Pakistan is keenly looking at the affairs related to the coronavirus vaccine and the government has reserved $150 million for the purchase...

CAT Footwear

CAT Footwear Pakistan: The brand that gained the most in 2020

CAT Footwear has sneaked into the game with their bold and nostalgic overbuilt design called the Intruder. This footwear is a new...

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Finance Ministry’s Monthly Outlook Report Indicates Strong Economic Recovery

The Ministry of Finance in its Monthly Economic Update & Outlook (November 2020) report issued on Friday presented a strong economic recovery...

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How Much Will It Cost to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine?

These are the vaccines now in their final stages of clinical trials against the viral infection that has caused the death of...

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Twitter, Facebook to hand over @POTUS account to Biden on January 20

Facebook Inc and Twitter Inc will transfer the control of the @POTUS account to the President-elect Joe Biden on Jan 20, said...

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Charli D Amelio

Charli D’Amelio: The 16-year-old become the first to reach 100 million TikTok followers

Popular social media influencer and an avid dancer, Charli D’Amelio turned the first to hit 100 million followers on TikTok. Charli D’Amelio...

Cyberattack

Jibran Nasir warns users after his WhatsApp account got hacked

Pakistani politician and civil rights activist Jibran Nasir shared his scary experience of how his WhatsApp got hacked and has warned social...

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Google Task Mate: How to Use This App To Earn Money Online

Global tech giant Google has launched a new application called ‘Task Mate’ that lets you make money by completing simple tasks such...

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PPPA and ADB are collaborating in the health sector

The Punjab Public Private Partnership Authority (PPPA) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in...

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Meghan Markle reveals she suffered a miscarriage in July

The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle wrote a special article titled ‘The Losses We Share’ for the US based magazine in which...

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Corruption

India named the most corrupt country in Asia by Transparency International

Pakistan’s neighbor and arch-rival India has been declared the most corrupt country in Asia, as per the recent survey report released by...

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Peshawar’s Covid-19 positivity rate highest in the country, NCOC

The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) declared Peshawar with the highest positivity rate of COVID-19 as the region has the highest...

Cancer

Human trials to begin of ‘PD1-Vaxx’, the new experimental cancer vaccine

In early November, a new therapeutic cancer vaccine, PD1-Vaxx, developed by scientists of Ohio State University, was approved by the US Food...

Sania Mirza

Sania Mirza, inspired by Serena Williams, pays tribute to career oriented mothers

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza in her tribute to Serena Williams shared a heartfelt note to all the mothers who are trying to...

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KP to Open Up Eight New ‘Eco-Friendly’ Tourist Zones to Promote Tourism

KP Culture and Tourism Authority has approved the creation of eight new ‘eco-friendly’ tourist zones to promote tourism in the province. According...

Shoaib Akhtar lashes out at New Zealand over deportation threat

Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar lashed out at New Zealand Cricket (NZC) for threatening to send the Pakistan team home after Covid-19...

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Iran’s Rouhani blames Israel for killing the nuclear scientist, vows revenge

The Iranian President Hassan Rouhani accused Israel for the killing of a prominent Iranian scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, who was believed to be...

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$8b increase in Pakistan net foreign exchange reserves since June 2019

The net foreign exchange reserves of Pakistan have increased by $8 billion since June 2019, says State Bank of Pakistan Governor Dr...

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Deposits Cross $100 Million in Roshan Pakistan Digital Accounts

Dr. Reza Baqir, the Governor of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) released a statement that Pakistani living in foreign countries deposited $100...

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Cybercrime

GoDaddy Employees Unknowingly Assisted Hackers in Cyberattacks

The world’s biggest domain registrar and web hosting company GoDaddy was tricked into helping hackers to conduct cyberattacks that took down several...

Toyota Corolla Cross Specs and Features for Pakistani Market Revealed

Toyota Corolla Cross will be officially launching in Pakistan next month and Indus Motor Company (IMC) has revealed its features and estimated...

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India

Indian Navy MiG-29K trainer jet crashes into Arabian Sea

An Indian Navy trainer aircraft, MiG-29K, crashed into the Arabian Sea on Thursday evening, according to reports emerged from India. “A MiG-29K...

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Netizens not happy with Yasir Hussain, Anwar Maqsood’s latest talk show

One of the most famous comedy shows of Anwar Maqsood ‘Loose Talk’ was discontinued after the death of legend Moin Akhtar but...

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Muslim supermodel Halima Aden quits runway shows over religious beliefs

The 23-year-old, Halima Aden, the Somali-American model who shot to fame as the first woman competitor in the Miss Minnesota USA Pageant...

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Five teachers from Haripur University ranked among world’s top 2% scientists

Stanford University, USA, compiled a list of the world’s top scientists in which five faculty members of the University of Haripur (UoH)...

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Karachi: More than 100 projects for Rs1.1trn finalised under KTP

More than 100 projects had been planned under the Karachi Transformation Plan (KTP) on which over Rs 1.1 trillion would be spent....

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Driving License

Rawalpindi Traffic Police Launches Digital System to Apply for Driving License

The City Traffic Police Rawalpindi has launched the most awaited one-window digital system for the public in order to apply for a...

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‘Govt making serious efforts to bring Dr Aafia Siddiqui back home’

Prime Minister Advisor on Parliamentary Affairs, Babar Awan has revealed that Federal Government is taking serious steps for the return of Dr....

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Instagram Reels

Snapchat Launches Spotlight to Take on TikTok and Instagram Reels

Snapchat launches another feature within its application named Spotlight which will display user created short videos just like TikTok, Instagram Reels and...

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Camera

Fujifilm GFX100 can shoot 400MP images with new update

A new firmware update enables the Fujifilm GFX100 to use pixel shift technology to capture images at up to 400-megapixel resolution. Fujifilm...

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Gas tariff

Govt to hike power, gas tariffs in phases

The federal government has announced that it will have to hike the power and gas tariffs in the country in a phased...

No quick end to economic damage after Covid-19 vaccine: UNCTAD

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warned of a viable Covid-19 vaccine will not contain economic damage. According to the...

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Bank Alfalah introduces PM’s Roshan Digital Account for expats in Dubai

Chairman of Bank Alfalah, introduced the Roshan Digital Account in Dubai, an initiative of the Government of Pakistan and State Bank of...

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Cabinet committee

Cabinet committee approves ‘historic’ anti-rape ordinance

The federal government on Thursday got anti-rape ordinance passed from the Cabinet Committee on Disposal of Legislative Cases (CCLC) to curb rape...

Sindh decides to develop 220 islands into tourist spots

Sindh Coastal Development Authority (SCDA) has decided to develop 220 islands on the Sindh coast into tourist attraction spots. In the meeting,...

Four Pakistani universities among 150 in QS Asia ranking 2021

Four Pakistani universities are among 150 best universities in Asia based on the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings: Asia 2021 report....

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Blessed Friday 2020 – Best Sales & Deals In Pakistan

A substitute for Black Friday, Blessed Friday 2020 in Pakistan is going to be celebrated on Friday, 27th November with the same ‘shopping’...

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Hot

NICVD introduces brain stent treatment to prevent paralysis after stroke

The National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) has introduced a new brain stent implantation treatment for the first time in Pakistan for...

Faisalabad

Italy Sets Up Textile Technology Center In Pakistan

The Italian textile machinery sector together with PISIE has opened a new technology training center in Faisalabad, Pakistan. This project intends to...

Traders end self-ban to resume onion export as prices drop 50pc

Traders have decided to end the self-ban and restart onion export from tomorrow, November 27, 2020, after prices stabilised in the country...

Pakistan improves Trading across Borders rank due to TFA implementation

According to the World Trade Organization, Pakistan jumps 31 places on Trading across Borders rank due to improvement in Trade Facilitation Agreement...

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China

China calls for global QR code system to resume travel amid pandemic

Chinese President Xi Jinping has appealed to world leaders to create a global QR code system to enable cross-border travel of people...

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Bilawal Bhutto Tests COVID Positive a Day Before Sister’s Engagement

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has tested positive for the Covid a day before his sister Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari’s...

NZ tour in jeopardy after 6 members of Pakistan squad tested COVID-19 positive

Pakistan tour of New Zealand might be in danger as six members of the squad tested positive for Covid-19. Reports are emerging...

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Israel preparing for potential US military strike on Iran

According to the senior Israeli officials, the Israel Defence Forces have been instructed to be ready for the possible US strike on...

Diego Maradona

Diego Maradona, one of the greatest footballers of all time, dies aged 60

Argentina soccer legend Diego Maradona, one of the greatest players of all time, has died at the age of 60 of heart...

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Pakistan exports to UK increase by 30pc, imports down by 23pc

As compared to October 2019, Pakistan exports to UK raised 30 percent amounting to $200 million from $154 million. A news report...

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Ice Bucket Challenge

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge co-creator Patrick Quinn dies aged 37

Patrick Quinn, a US citizen who helped to raise awareness against a deadly neurodegenerative disease through global ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has...

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e-learning

Zong launches ‘Taleem Bundle’ for Allama Iqbal Open University to support e-learning

To tackle the distant and e-learning programs, Zong brings a comprehensive data package named as ‘Taleem Bundle’ for the students of Allama...

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China

China’s Honglian hybrid rice achieves promising results in Pakistan

China’s Honglian hybrid rice harvested in eight demonstrative plots in Pakistan achieved remarkable results and the two countries’ professionals are confident in...

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Pakistan single day Covid-19 cases cross 3,000 for the first time since July

Pakistan has reported the highest single day Covid-19 cases since July, 3000 new virus infections have been diagnosed with 59 deaths in the last 24...

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India

Pakistan gives UN a dossier on Indian terrorism push in the country

Pakistan has handed over a dossier on India’s terror campaign to United Nations (UN) Secretary General, urging him to prevail on New...

National Intelligence Coordination Committee

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Imran Khan

PM Khan approves setting up of the National Intelligence Coordination Committee

A new intelligence-sharing and coordinating committee has been set up under the name of National Intelligence Coordination Committee. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran...

Country Strategy Dialogue

Pakistan Strategy Day: WEF holds Country Strategy Dialogue on Pakistan today

In a move to acknowledge Pakistan’s successful policies against Covid19, World Economic Forum (WEF) has organized a Country Strategy Dialogue (CSD) on...

COVID-19 Vaccine Prices Revealed From Pfizer, Moderna, and AstraZeneca

As more Covid-19 vaccine trials wrap up, the prices from some top makers are also revealed and it is now becoming clear...

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Mahira Khan for creativity, Sania Nishtar for knowledge feature in BBC 100 Women list

Actor Mahira Khan and SAPM Dr Sania Nishtar have made it to the list of British Broadcasting Corporation’s (BBC) 100 inspiring and influential women from...

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Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine results show drug safe, 70% effective

AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine has shown, on average, 70% effectiveness, revealed a study conducted at the University of Oxford. On Monday, Pharmaceutical giant...

Degree

HEC declares two-year degree programs after academic year 2018 illegal

HEC made a final announcement of not recognizing two-year bachelor degree programme, BA/BSc, undertaken after the 2018 academic year. The Higher Education...

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Pakistan sees highest Covid-19 positivity ratio of this season

Pakistan recorded the highest positivity ratio of the current season as COVID-19 positive cases are surging rapidly under the impact of the...

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State Bank keeps interest rate unchanged at 7 percent

The State Bank of Pakistan kept the main policy rate unchanged at 7 percent, a statement by the central bank said on...

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C-IVIG therapy

COVID-19: DUHS clinical trials of C-IVIG therapy show promising results

Clinical trials of Covid-19 intravenous immunoglobulin (C-IVIG), a therapy developed by DOW University of Health Sciences (DUHS) against coronavirus, showed promising results,...

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Elon Musk

Elon Musk overtakes Bill Gates to become world’s second richest person

Elon Musk has become the second richest person on the globe after toppling Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates owing to rise in Tesla...

Concert

Shamoon Ismail concert at Karachi’s Avari Towers stopped midway

Shamoon Ismail concert organized by Salt Arts at Karachi’s Avari Towers was abruptly halted by police officials for allegedly violating social-distancing SOPs...

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Technology

Thanksgiving Treat – Zoom to allow unlimited meeting time on Nov 27

As a Thanksgiving treat Zoom will be dropping the 40-minute time limit for free users and allow unlimited meeting time for everyone...

Cyberattack

Russian hackers put PIA data up for sale on the dark web

Russian hackers have put up the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) network access and database on sale on the dark web as revealed...

Mohammad Ahmed opens up about being typecast as a ‘girl dad’ in TV shows

Actor Mohammad Ahmed who is well recognized across mainstream media channels in Pakistan recently opened up being typecast as a GIRL DAD...

Most coronavirus cases spread from people with no symptoms, says US CDC

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed its new study and according to it most coronavirus infections are...

Fawad Chaudhry

Pakistan plans entry into $90bn gaming industry with certification program

A special animation and video games certification program will be soon launched by Pakistan for game enthusiasts to penetrate into the global...

My 12-year-old son has better game awareness than Rameez Raja: Hafeez

Pakistan cricket all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has taken a dig at commentator Rameez Raja, saying that his 12-year-old son has far better ‘game...

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employment

WEF and PSDF Collaborate to Set Pakistan’s Future Skills Agenda

Top leaders from across the public and private sector gathered at a press conference organized by PSDF to discuss the future of...

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NUML teacher awarded distinction by Translators without Borders

Dr Jamil Asghar Jami, Director of Department of Translation and Interpretation at the National University of Modern Languages (Numl) has been awarded...

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counterterrorism

US military buys location data of popular Muslim apps for ‘counterterrorism’

According to report by Vice Media, US military and defence contractors are buying the user location data from popular Muslim mobile apps...

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gallery

This is the Muchu Chhish in Pakistan, the world’s highest unclimbed mountain

Muchu Chhish is located in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan and is the highest unexplored peak in the world. Apart from the experienced climbers, there...

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COVAX

Pakistan to provide anti-COVID-19 vaccine free of cost

Pakistan has decided to arrange the anti-Covid-19 vaccination of all the Pakistanis free of cost, whatever it costs to the government. According...

District

Govt decides to bifurcate Lahore into two districts

Lahore is going to be divided into two districts in order to manage the administrative and financial matters in a better way....

Fakhar Zaman out of New Zealand tour after showing Covid-19 symptoms

Pakistan opening batsman Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the upcoming New Zealand tour after he developed potential Covid-19 symptoms. Except...

Saudi Arabia denies reported meeting between MBS and Netanyahu

Saudi Arabia has denied Israeli media reports of a meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS)...

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Rs 600 billion package announced for development in south Balochistan

A package of Rs 600 billion for the development project in south Balochistan has been announced by the members of the federal...

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cetylpyridinium chloride

Mouthwash can kill COVID-19 in 30 seconds, lab tests reveal

Scientists have claimed that a UK mouthwash brand Dentyl which is made up of mint and cloves eradicated Covid-19 within 30 seconds. ...

Dirilis Ertugrul

After ‘Ertugrul’, ‘Yunus Emre’ to air on PTV on the directives of PM Imran

PTI leader Faisal Javed Khan shared the news that Turkish drama Yunus Emre: Aşkin Yolculuğu to soon air on PTV on the...

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All educational institutions across Pakistan to close down from Nov 26 till Jan 10

All provincial ministers have mutually agreed for shutting down all educational institutions from 26th November till the 10th of January 2021 in...

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Bill in KP Assembly proposes 7-year jail for acid attack culprits

A draft bill has been tabled in the KP Assembly which proposes seven-year imprisonment for culprits involved in acid attacks. Member Provincial...

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Balochistan cabinet approves new sub-divisions for province

The Balochistan cabinet has decided to establish new administrative sub-divisions in the province due to its increasing population. The Balochistan cabinet meeting...

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FDA Authorizes Arthritis Drug Combo with Remdesivir for COVID-19

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the emergency use of Eli Lilly’s, a pharmaceutical company, arthritis drug – Baricitinib –...

copper mine

Balochistan PAC declares Saindak lease contract unconstitutional

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Balochistan Assembly has declared the lease contract of the Saindak Copper-Gold Project to be ‘unconstitutional’....

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Measles outbreaks likely in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

Major measles outbreaks will likely occur during 2021 as an unexpected consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. A research paper, published in a...

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India records 9 million Covid-19 cases; Delhi most affected

Total cases in India have passed 9 million, becoming the world’s second most affected country with the death rate crossing 133,500. It...

Sanam Saeed Speaks About Her Film ‘Ab Buss’ on Lahore Motorway Rape

The 35-year-old Pakistani actress, singer, and former model, Sanam Saeed, is the leading star in a short feature film ‘Ab Buss‘ that...

Strategy is to promote industrialization, create wealth, jobs, says PM Imran

The government is working on the advancement of industrialization in Pakistan which is the way to generate jobs and create wealth and...

colorism

Amna Ilyas opens up about dealing with colourism and racist remarks from family

Model turned actress Amna Ilyas has always been vocal about colourism in Pakistan and on many occasions, the Baji actress expressed how...

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ECC approves $150 million to purchase Covid-19 vaccine

Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) approved $150 million technical supplementary grant to book covid-19 vaccine from international manufacturers. Adviser to Prime Minister on...

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Syra Yousuf and Sheheryar Munawar Sizzle in Latest Magazine Shoot

The bold and beautiful Syra Yousuf and Sheheryar Munawar OK Pakistan shoot has left many wondering if this is going to be...

Bushra Ansari

Actors were disciplined and punctual in our time: Bushra Ansari

Recently, the Aangan Terha actress Bushra Ansari took to social media to share her thoughts on actors of today and those from...

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Famine

World Food Program Chief Warns of Famine Within the Next Year

The Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Program, David Beasley has said that the world can face the worst famine...

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SECP approves launch of first peer-to-peer lending platform

Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has given approval to the launch of a peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform under the first...

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Elon Musk passes Mark Zuckerberg and becomes world’s third richest person

Elon Musk, the founder and CEO of SpaceX and electric car company Tesla has leapfrogged Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and has now...

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Debit Card

Google Pay gets major redesign with new emphasis on personal finance

Google has launched a major redesign of its Google Pay app on both Android and iOS with a strong emphasis on helping you manage your...

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Bahrain, Israel agree to set up embassies in Jerusalem meet

Bahrain and Israel have agreed to open embassies, establish online visa systems and launch weekly flights between both countries soon. The foreign...

Elon Musk

4 Astronauts Aboard SpaceX Crew Dragon Dock with International Space Station

Four astronauts aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Resilience have arrived at the International Space Station, circling 262 miles above Earth, where...

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Epic Games

Apple is Reducing its App Store Tax to 15 Percent for Most Developers

Application developers from all around the world will be celebrating the news that Apple has decided to reduce its tax cut of...

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UAE suspends issuance of visit visas to 12 countries including Pakistan, says FO

UAE suspended the issuance of visit visas to a dozen countries including Pakistan until further notice and the Foreign Office said that...

Constable Zeena Ali

New Zealand police introduce hijab as part of official uniform

The New Zealand Police have introduced the hijab into their official uniform and new recruit Constable Zeena Ali is the first officer...

Stanford University Names World’s Top 2% Scientists, 243 Are From Pakistan

At least 243 scientists from Pakistan have figured among the top two percent scientists in a global list compiled by the prestigious...

LDA prepares proposals for construction of Mall Road tunnel

The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has started their work on proposals for the construction of Mall Road tunnel that will help maintain...

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SBP forecasts up to 2.5pc GDP growth in current fiscal year

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has improved its growth outlook for the country, predicting that the national GDP will grow between...

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ADB reaffirms support for development agenda, COVID-19 response

Asian Development Bank (ADB) has made sure of its support for the development efforts and to tackle the Covid-19 in Pakistan. In...

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Entrepreneur

PIEDMC decides to handover industrial plots to entrepreneurs

Industrial entrepreneurs are going to be allocated possession of plots on a preferential basis in all the economic zones established by PIEDMC...

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Bank Alfalah Recognized as a Market Maker by PSX

Bank Alfalah has now become the country’s first commercial bank designated as a Market Maker for Debt Securities at the Pakistan Stock...

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Honda Atlas Reports Massive Profit Growth of 29%

In the quarter ended on 30th September 2020, the profit of Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) jumped 29% to Rs 657 million. Earnings...

Islamabad sees highest positivity rate since Covid-19 outbreak

The highest coronavirus positivity rate in Islamabad has been recorded on Tuesday since the outbreak in March, the rate has reached 11.78....

E-Commerce

Bonanza Satrangi migrates eCommerce from Magento to Shopify

After running its eCommerce operations on a Magento platform for nearly two years, Bonanza Satrangi has completed a migration to Shopify Plus...

Featured2

TLP head Khadim Hussain Rizvi passes away

Khadim Hussain Rizvi, the charismatic and controversial religious leader, Chief of the Tehreek e Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), has passed away due to...

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Dilip Kumar

Pakistan to restore ancestral homes of Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor into museums

The ancestral homes of Bollywood legends Raj Kapoor and Dilip Kumar in the northwestern city Peshawar had been said to be sold...

England to tour Pakistan in October 2021 after a 16-year gap

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced that the men’s cricket team will be visiting Pakistan to play two T20I matches...

Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris Jackson launches debut album ‘Wilted’

Paris Jackson, the 22-year-old daughter of late musician Michael Jackson, has launched her debut full-length album ‘Wilted’. Paris Jackson’s first solo album...

Trump ‘asked for options on strike on Iran nuclear site’ last week

With two months left in the White House, President Donald Trump last week sought options on attacking Iran main nuclear site, but...

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e-visa

Pakistan approves e-visa facility for 16 more countries

Pakistan has extended the e-visa facility available to the residents of 175 countries to another 16 nations after Federal Cabinet approved the...

Cinema

Shamoon Abbasi joins PTI to revive Pakistani cinema

In a recent interview with Dawn, Italian-born Pakistani actor, director and screenwriter Shamoon Abbasi talked about his decision of joining Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf...

Sonya Hussyn Says Actors Are Judged By Instagram Followers Not Acting Skills

Actress Sonya Hussyn in her recent interview has highlighted people’s mentality saying that a good artist is not judged by his talent...

Item numbers are not art, they’re nonsense: Hamza Ali Abbasi

Hamza Ali Abbasi is well known for his bold statements and voicing his thoughts on sexual harassment, abusiveness, and societal issues. He...

emergency landing

Indian plane GoAir makes emergency landing in Karachi as passenger dies

A Delhi-bound Indian plane GoAir made an emergency landing at Karachi on Tuesday after a passenger onboard suffered cardiac arrest and later...

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ISPR

Most-wanted terrorist killed during FC raid in Turbat: sources

The most wanted terrorist was gunned down by Frontier Corps (FC) personnel on Tuesday during a shoot-out in Turbat, Balochistan according to...

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Bullion Rate

Pakistan: Gold rate fall in domestic market

Pakistan: The per tola gold rate is again seeing a depreciation in the local market after a little gain a day before....

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Jahangir Tareen

Jahangir Tareen Resigns as CEO of JDW Sugar Mills

Politician and business magnate Jahangir Khan Tareen has resigned from the post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) from JDW Sugar Mills Ltd....

ECC

Govt to offer golden handshake to one-third PIA employees

In order to keep the national airline afloat, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved a Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS) to lay...

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RCEP: 15 Asia Pacific countries sign world’s largest free trade agreement

Fifteen Asia Pacific countries signed the world’s biggest free trade deal which is seen as an enormous coup for China in order...

Govt suspends political gatherings as second wave gains momentum

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday announced a temporary ban on political rallies and big gatherings to prevent the surging second wave...

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election

PM Imran proposes electoral reforms to ensure credible polls

Prime Minister Imran Khan addressed the nation on important electoral reforms in a televised speech on Tuesday in a bid to ensure...

ECC

ECC approves Rs 38 billion supplementary grants for security

Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved four major supplementary grants totaling Rs 38 billion for security expenditures. The meeting...

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Karachi Kings outclass Lahore Qalandars to lift PSL trophy

Karachi Kings dominated the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final as they beat Lahore Qalandars by five wickets to lift their first ever...

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Delayed ‘Friends’ reunion expected to film in March

The all-time best Television season ‘Friends’ reunion special is projected to shoot in March according to the actor Matthew Perry, a year...

Debt Service Suspension Initiative

Pakistan’s textile hub revives as 50,000 shut power looms become operational

Faisalabad is currently experiencing a financial boom with the operationalization of 50,000 power looms and expecting the opening of another 30,000 units....

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G20 strikes historic debt relief framework for poor nations

The G20 group of leading economies agreed to a debt framework to help countries pursue debt restructuring or forgiveness, building off of...

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International Standard

LHC moved for making airbags mandatory in vehicles

The petition was filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC), sought amendments in Automotive Development Policy (ADP) 2016-2021 for making airbags mandatory...

PM Imran unveils development package for Balochistan

Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced a mega-development project for South Balochistan areas featuring the construction of 1,100 KM roads, skill training...

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Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)

Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah goes into isolation after testing positive for Covid-19

Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister Sindh has tested positive for coronavirus, as per the statement released by CM House Sindh. *...

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corvette

Pakistan Navy commissions new Damen-built PNS Tabuk corvette

The commissioning of PNS Tabuk marks the completion of the two-vessel order with Damen, signed by the Pakistan MoD in 2017. The...

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Aslam Raisani richest lawmaker in Balochistan with Rs21 billion assets

The Election Commission of Pakistan disclosed the details of assets and liabilities of the members of the Balochistan Assembly. As per the...

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Fawad Chaudhry

Alsons Group launches Pakistan’s first locally developed respiratory device

The Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry announced the launching of a locally developed respiratory device. The Minister held the...

Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is 94.5 percent effective

On Monday, US biotech firm Moderna Inc said preliminary data from a continuing phase three study of its experimental COVID-19 vaccine showed...

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Lahore sees peak pollution as coronavirus surges

Officials have warned Lahore of pollution that has emerged to a larger extent as a thick blanket of smog has enveloped the...

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disappearing messages

Facebook Messenger And Instagram Add Disappearing Messages Feature

Facebook has introduced a new Vanish Mode for Messenger and Instagram after WhatsApp that will allow users to send disappearing messages. The...

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Emirates airline posts first loss in more than 30 years

Emirates airline posted its first ever loss in three long decades, updating that the company was hit badly due to coronavirus pandemic...

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Hyundai to launch hybrid variants of Tucson, Santa Fe along with new electric SUVs

Hyundai is working towards expanding its electric car lineup in Pakistan. Even though the Korean automaker has the Ioniq, Nexo, Kona and...

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PM Imran approves funds for advance purchase of potential COVID-19 vaccine

Prime Minister Imran Khan has approved specific funding for the advance purchase of potential Covid-19 vaccine, according to a statement released by...

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Misbah and Babar Azam will be sacked before T20 World Cup: Rashid Latif

Rashid Latif, the former Pakistani wicket-keeper has claimed that head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and Captain Babar Azam will be detached from their respected...

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CPEC

Pak-China school-enterprise cooperation initiated to promote talent for CPEC

To promote talent for CPEC, Pakistani students met with Chinese students to initiate school-enterprise cooperation among Chinese and Pakistani students. Pakistani students...

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Madiha Imam opens up about the pressures on women to get married

While talking about the real-life struggles of an average middle-class Pakistani to BBC Asian Network, Madiha Imam opened up about how realistically...

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IFAD

IFAD urges Pakistan to contribute double into its Twelfth Replenishment

Pakistan has been asked by the specialized agency of the United Nations, International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) to double its contribution...

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Climate Change

Climate change in coastal areas impact women more: environmentalists

Environmental experts have highlighted that climate change has affected women living on the coastal areas of Indus Delta, particularly those working in...

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India

Pakistan provides ‘irrefutable evidence’ India sponsors terrorist groups

While addressing an important conference, DG ISPR General Babar Iftikhar said that Pakistan have concrete irrefutable evidence regarding Indian involvement to upscale...

Gilgit-Baltistan Election 2020: PTI leads with 10 seats; independents bag 7 & PPP 4

There was a hustle and bustle in the past few days in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) as residents of the picturesque snow-covered mountainous region enjoyed political rallies...

Imran Khan at Naya Pakistan Certificates ceremony

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PM Imran Khan Inaugurates Naya Pakistan Certificates for overseas Pakistanis

Prime Minister Imran Khan launched the much anticipated Naya Pakistan Certificates (NPCs) for overseas Pakistanis to incentivise investment. NPCs can be obtained...

Lahore Qalandars beat Multan Sultans by 25 runs to reach PSL 2020 final

Lahore Qalandars have defeated Multan Sultans by 25 runs in the Eliminator 2 to reach PSL 2020 final where they will face...

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hydrogel

Wound healing hydrogel to improve skin tissue repair

The Duke University and the University of California jointly have prepared hydrogel that significantly reduces scar formation after wounding, leading to more effective...

Country Cooperation Strategy

Hafeez’s brilliance wins it for Lahore, knocks Zalmi out of the PSL 5

Lahore Qalandars grabbed their first playoff win in the history of HBL PSL competition, thanks to Professor Muhammad Hafeez and David Weise....

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Marine Services Company

Pakistan to Establish National Dredging Company: Ali Zaidi

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi revealed that Pakistan will develop its own dredging company that will benefit up to...

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WHO and Pakistan sign Country Cooperation Strategy (2020–2025)

Pakistan and World Health Organization have signed Country Cooperation Strategy (2020–2025) to strengthen the relationship between the Government of Pakistan and WHO...

Council of Common Interests

Karachi Kings beat Multan Sultans in super-over thriller to reach PSL 5 final

Karachi Kings have finally qualified for their first-ever Pakistan Super League final after beating Multan Sultans in a thrilling match at the...

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CCI approves Rs 350 billion to tackle malnutrition among children

The Council of Common Interests (CCI) has agreed to launch a project worth 350 billion rupees for the next five years to...

CM Punjab Usman Buzdar okays green electric buses project

Chief Minister of Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has given in-principle approval to green electric buses for Lahore’s 103 kilometers long six routes....

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ADB to Provide $300 million Loan To Pakistan

In order to support the fragile foreign exchange reserves and remove barriers to imports, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will lend $300...

Despacito

Baby Shark Beats ‘Despacito’ as The Most Viewed Video on YouTube

Longtime YouTube leading video “Despacito” has been dethroned by the widely shared and insanely popular children’s song ‘Baby Shark’ with over seven...

‘Hannibal’ star Mikkelsen to replace Johnny Depp in ‘Fantastic Beasts 3’

According to the international media agency, Danish star Mads Mikkelsen known for playing role in Doctor Strange and Casino Royale is in...

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Global air quality platform ranks Lahore second most polluted city

Swiss real-time air quality monitoring platform IQAir ranked Lahore, the capital city of Punjab, as the second most polluted city in the...

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US Embassy in Pakistan apologizes over political retweet

The US Embassy in Pakistan released an apology regarding a retweet of an anti-government statement from an opposition leader who proposed Prime...

Johnny Depp will earn over $10M for one scene in ‘Fantastic Beasts’

Johnny Depp will still get paid more than $10 million for the third “Fantastic Beasts” movie — despite filming only one scene...

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Remittances stay over $2bn for fifth month, October grow by 14pc

According to the State Bank of Pakistan, the country’s remittances remained above $2 billion for the fifth consecutive month in October 2020....

Russia says its ‘Sputnik V’ COVID-19 vaccine is 92% effective

Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V developed by the Gamaleya Center in Russia is 92% effective, the Russian Direct Investment Fund said Wednesday....

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Kashmiri silk carpets becomes a hit at 3rd China International Import Expo

Handmade Kashmiri silk carpets have gained popularity in China as the carpets became one of the best-selling products at the 3rd China...

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Dr Yasmin Rashid

Govt to bring law on premarital thalassaemia test: Dr Yasmin Rashid

Health Minister of Punjab Dr Yasmin Rashid has announced that the bill on premarital thalassaemia test will be passed to prevent the...

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Pakistan’s beauty startup Conatural raises $825,000 in Pre-Series A round

Lahore-based natural beauty startup Conatural has raised $825,000 in a pre-Series A round from experienced institutional and angel investors. Pakistan’s natural and...

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Diabetes

‘There are over 19 million people with diabetes in Pakistan’

Experts have raised their voice while showing concern over the high prevalence of diabetes in Pakistan to reduce fat through regular exercise...

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‘I will hang myself if I’m found guilty of fraud and corruption,’ says Meera

Film star Meera has claimed that she is a truthful and very clean woman with a strong character while waving her bank...

Child Abuse

‘Sick to my stomach,’ say Wasim and Shaniera Akram on child abuse in Pakistan

Wasim and Shaniera Akram have expressed his disgust and anger towards those who torture and abuse children by highlighting a recent child...

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UAE Loosens Islamic Laws, Allows Unmarried Couples to Live Together

In a major unprecedented development, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has relaxed the implementation of Islamic personal laws in the country by...

Karachi

Karachi: Traffic plan for PSL 5 playoffs issued

Karachi Traffic Police on Thursday released an alternate-route plan for the citizens of the metropolis ahead of the PSL 2020 Playoffs which...

Dr. Atta ur Rahman Claims Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Not Suitable for Pakistan

Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Task Force on Science and Technology and a renowned scientist of Pakistan, Dr. Atta ur Rahman revealed...

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SECP mulls new legal framework for digital financial assets

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to release a directive framework for guideline and monitoring of the digital and...

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Flight Operations

PIA announces fares, rules as Umrah flights restart

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Tuesday restarted its Umrah flights from different parts of the country to Medina and Jeddah. The new...

Pakistan reopens application receiving process for Kamyab Jawan Program

The government of Pakistan restarted the application process for providing soft loans to the Pakistan youth under the Kamyab Jawan Program scheme....

National Amateur Short Film Festival launched to highlight young film-makers

Pakistani young film-makers are being provided the opportunity to show their skills with the launch of the first National Amateur Short Film...

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World Bank Advises Pakistan to Invest in Solar and Wind Energy

World Bank advises Pakistan to invest in solar and wind energy stating that alternative sources of energy can help save Pakistan $5...

Twitter in fits after Rehman Malik mixes up Joe Biden and George Bush

Senator Rehman Malik of Pakistan People s Party is being trolled all over the internet and especially on Twitter after he congratulated...

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Collins Dictionary

Collins Dictionary declares ‘lockdown’ as Word of the Year 2020

Lockdown, the noun that has come to define so many lives across the world in 2020, has been named word of the...

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Athens first mosque in nearly 200 years opens for prayers

After years of postponements from religious and political parties, the first government funded mosque finally opened its door to worshipers in Athens...

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AKU develops low-cost, 3D printed nasal swab

Aga Khan University (AKU) has successfully manufactured 3D printed nasal swab used to test the existence of Coronavirus in the body. This...

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