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1.5KClimate ChangeKarachi Students Gets 4th Place in the World Robot Olympiad
A robotic project developed by three students from Karachi has managed to secure the 4th position at the World Robot Olympiad held...
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1.9KCelebrity Wedding
Pakistani celebrities who tied knot in 2020
2020 was a good year for many celebrities who ended up tying the knot during the year. Here are some of our...
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2.8KEntertainment
Viral: Gigi Hadid Revealed Shan Masala and Desi Spices She Had During Pregnancy
Cumin seeds (zeera), turmeric powder (haldi), garam masala, tandoori masala and the Pakistani Shan masala make up Gigi Hadid’s pantry. Super model...
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1.2KNawaz Sharif
Nawaz Sharif’s passport will be cancelled on Feb 16
The government has decided to cancel the passport of PML-N supremo and ex-premier Nawaz Sharif with effect from February 16, 2021. Minister...
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1.1KIndia
India cannot defeat Pakistan militarily, says Indian new book
India has no clarity about its military and strategic objectives vis-à-vis its stated adversaries, Pakistan and China, and can defeat neither of...
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1.4KCDA
CDA plans more underpasses to end traffic issues in Islamabad
To overcome traffic congestion, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) is planning to construct more flyovers and underpasses. In a bid to alleviate...
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1.0KPakistan
Events that defined the year 2020 for Pakistan
The year 2020 could easily be marked as one of the most tumultuous years in the history for Pakistan that was marred by...
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1.8KDar Al-Handasah
Pakistan selects Lebanese consulting firm to design new master plan for Lahore
Dar Al-Handasah, a Lebanese consortium has qualified after evaluation of the technical proposal submitted by the three companies for the preparation of...
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1.4Kcovid-19
Pakistan To Purchase 1.2 Million Covid Vaccine Doses From China’s Sinopharm
Pakistan will purchase 1.2 million COVID-19 vaccine doses from China’s Sinopharm after China approved the vaccine for general use on the population....
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963Featured
Pakistan, Russia agree to establish special company for Stream Gas Pipeline
Pakistan and Russia have agreed to establish a special purpose company, Pakistan Stream Pipeline (Pvt.) Ltd, for the execution of the North-South gas pipeline project....
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2.3KEntertainment
PTV reportedly earned Rs 42 crores profit from Dirilis: Ertugrul
The telecast of the Urdu-dubbed version of Dirilis: Ertugrul has garnered 42 crores in financial profits for Pakistan Television (PTV). According to...
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1.4KCoronavirus
NCOC develops NIMS for effective COVID-19 vaccine management
National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has developed National Immunization Management System (NIMS) to make sure the efficient supply chain management and...
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2.0KFeatured2
Furniture giant IKEA to launch operations in Pakistan
IKEA, a multinational firm that designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture, is going to commence its operations in Pakistan. According to the Pakistani...
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758China
Pakistan to achieve economic goals through CPEC
Asad Qaiser, the Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan during the meeting with the Ambassador of China, Nong Rong said that big goals...
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781Coronavirus
Pakistan Medical Association fears third wave of Covid-19 in the country
Addressing a press conference held in Pakistan Medical Association House, Dr Qaiser Sajjad, the Secretary-General PMA said that before the advent of...
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1.1KFeatured
PMRC signs master agreement with six banks for Low Income Housing
Pakistan Mortgage Refinance Corporation (PMRC) signed a master guarantee agreement with six leading Islamic and conventional banks to promote affordable housing. On...
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2.1KEntertainment
Celebrity 2021 New Year’s Resolutions
Following a global pandemic and what was a tough year, here’s what your favorite celebrity will be up to in 2021. Read...
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1.4KBusiness
Pakistani digital lending fintech giant Finja raises $9 million in Series A1 round
Lahore-based digital lending fintech Finja that operates with dual licenses from SBP and SECP has closed $9 million of a $10 million...
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1.8KFeatured2
PAF gets latest fighter jets, starts production of next-gen JF-17 Thunder Block III
Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Wednesday formally inducted 14 JF-17 Thunder Block II dual-seater fighter aircraft into its fleet and also launched...
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945Charger
Xiaomi launches Mi 11 without charger but that’s alright; here’s why
Xiaomi launched its new flagship Mi 11 in two versions in China yesterday, with one of them being sold without a charger....
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1.2KHuami
Huami releases Amazfit GTS 2e and GTR 2e smartwatches with improved battery life
Amazfit released its latest new series of smartwatches, the GTS 2e and GTR 2e after debuting the series with the GTS 2...
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2.0KFIA
300% increase in fake visas from Pakistan for Western Countries: FIA
Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) have revealed a 300% spike in people travelling to western countries with fake visas from Pakistan. The recent...
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980Business
Pakistan’s textile sector has export orders for next 6 months
Pakistan’s textile businesses have received export orders for the next six months as the sector expands production capacity to meet robust demand...
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757debt servicing
‘Half of revenue collection being used for debt repayment’
According to Prime Minister Imran Khan, half of Pakistan’s revenue collections are being used for debt repayment, leaving “very little” to spend...
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3.1KBushra Ansari
Why Bushra Ansari decided to end her marriage of 36 years
Veteran actor, comedian, playwright and singer Bushra Ansari in a conversation with Mira Sethi, Ansari faced the camera to speak about something...
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1.6KInternational
8 Pakistani women among 100 Outstanding Women Nurse and Midwife Leaders
Eight Pakistani women have been honored in the global 100 Outstanding Women Nurse and Midwife Leader list for the year 2020. All...
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1.3KDrone Regulatory Authority
Pakistan to have regulatory authority for drone use
The federal government has drafted a policy on drone use in the country for effective use of the remote-control surveillance technology in...
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868montmorillonite
Precious mineral ‘montmorillonite’ found in mountain range of southern Punjab
In recent research, published in a renowned science magazine, “Nature Scientific”, it has been explored that in Koh-e-Sulaiman, a mountain range of...
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1.1KEducation
KP universities to get national incubation and freelance training centers
National Freelance Training Program (NFTP) and new National Incubation Centers (NICs) are going to be established in universities across three districts of...
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772Coronavirus
Pakistan reports first confirmed cases of new Covid-19 strain in UK returnees
Pakistan on Tuesday reported its first confirmed cases of the new Covid-19 strain, labelled B.1.1.7, first detected in the United Kingdom. The...
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905development projects
Industrial units in Ravi Urban Project exempted from dislocation
On the direction of Prime Minister Imran Khan, all the existing industrial units have been exempted from the area notified for Ravi...
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700Diego Maradona
Adios Maradona and the best ever Bond: Notable deaths in 2020
Here are some of the notable deaths of 2020. January 10: Oman’s Sultan Qaboos, who transformed the former Arabian Peninsula backwater into...
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1.3KCricket
No Pakistan players in ICC Individual Awards of the Decade
By not winning any of the 10 ICC individual prizes, Pakistan is the only major team not to be represented at the...
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759Business
Look Africa Campaign: Pakistan’s trade with Africa reached $4.18bn in 2019-20
As a result of new engagement with African countries through the “Look Africa” campaign started by the government of Pakistan, Pakistan’s trade with...
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1.6KFBR
FBR Ordered to Auction 500 Non-Cleared Stranded Vehicles at Karachi Port
The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has ordered FBR to speed up the auction of around 500 uncleared stranded vehicles imported in violation...
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815EASA
EU Safety Agency Extends Ban on PIA Operations By 3 Months
The European Union (EU) has extended its ban on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) operations for a further three months. The European Union...
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806copper mine
Mining firm TCC moves British Virgin Islands court for Reko Diq award enforcement
Mining giant Tethyan Copper Company (TCC) has approached the High Court of Justice in the British Virgin Islands against Pakistan over the Reko Diq...
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1.2KCDA
CDA to Establish Special Technology Zone in Shahzad Town
Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced its decision to set up a special technology zone (STZ) on 150 acres of vacant land...
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1.2KBusiness
Companies raised Rs 35.4 billion through IPOs, Right Shares at PSX in 2020
Pakistani companies have raised interest-free investment worth Rs 35.4 billion via Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and Right Shares from Pakistan Stock Exchange...
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843covid-19
2020: World rocked by Covid-19, clashes, protests and elections
2020 was a roller coaster ride and that can be aptly defined as Chaotic. Unpredictable. Unprecedented. In 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic cast...
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1.4KFeatured
AVB-100: Alsons Group Pakistan developed local state-of-the-art ventilator
The prototype of the ventilator called AVB-100 has been handed over to the Innovation and Testing Center (I&TC) of the Pakistan Engineering...
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1.5KCricket
Inzamam: Mohammad Amir retirement a bad look for Pakistan
Inzamam-ul-Haq says that Mohammad Amir decision “doesn’t look good” for Pakistan to end his international career. Amir stated to the Pakistan Cricket...
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1.8KDiesel
PSO introduces Euro 5 diesel after first cargo reached Karachi
Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has become the first Oil Marketing Company (OMC) to introduce low pollution Euro 5 diesel after the first...
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2.1KEntertainment
Asim Azhar releases official PUBG anthem for Pakistan
Asim Azhar has had quite a year of experience and is ending 2020 with a bang as the pop star became the...
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1.2KCricket
Pakistan out for 239 after Faheem, Rizwan frustrate New Zealand attack on day three
Not even a broken toe could stop New Zealand’s pace attack from dominating the first Test against Pakistan on day three, but...
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1.1KBusiness
Elon Musk reveals that he once tried to sell Tesla to Apple
There was once a time when tech pioneer and entrepreneur Elon Musk seriously contemplated selling his electric car business Tesla to none...
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1.7KEntertainment
Kylie Jenner tops Forbes list of highest-paid celebrities of 2020
The year 2020 may be a disappointing year for many but there are some who took full advantage of it and Kylie...
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781Market Value
Xiaomi soars past $100 billion market value
The Chinese smartphone maker, Xiaomi, market value swelled past the $100 billion mark to reach its 2018 IPO goal. Xiaomi failed to...
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773Morni
Saudi’s Morni startup raises $9.1 million to grow its roadside assistance platform
Morni, a startup based in Riyadh, has raised $9.1 million in a Series B round led by Saudi investment company G Square...
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2.8KAutomotive
Nissan launching all-new Chery SUVs in Pakistan: Sources
According to reports by some authentic sources, Ghandhara Nissan Limited (GNL) is partnering with the Chinese automotive firm, Chery Automobile Co., to...
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1.5KCricket
Pak vs NZ: Kane Williamson reaches 23rd career century on day two
Kane Williamson put New Zealand in a good spot after closing in on his 23rd Test century against Pakistan on day two...
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912Cyberattack
GoDaddy apologizes for fake Christmas bonus email security test
GoDaddy sent several employees an email claiming that they would get a holiday bonus, only for it to be a hoax that...
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1.8KFeatured
Motorway Police Introduces Anti-Sleep Device for Drivers
The Pakistan motorway police department introduces an anti-sleep device to reduce the rate of accidents caused by drivers falling asleep on the road. In...
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1.9KEntertainment
Ahsan Khan returns with a new talk show ‘Time Out’
Ahsan Khan is currently gearing up for one of a kind celebrity talk show on Express Entertainment. Titled, Time Out with Ahsan Khan, the...
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1.1KCoronavirus
Antibodies isolated from llama may prevent coronavirus infection
Scientists have isolated a set of promising, tiny antibodies or nanobodies against the novel coronavirus from a llama named Cormac, some of...
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1.5KCricket
Major gains for Pakistan players in T20I rankings despite series loss against NZ
After the conclusion of the series against New Zealand, Pakistan players have made important gains in the recently updated ICC T20I Player...
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1.1KFeatured2
Int’l media outlet apologizes to Zulfi Bukhari for false reporting; Israel confirms ‘no ties with Pakistan’
Israeli sponsored news agency expressed regret for its false reporting that said Prime Minister Imran Khan’s overseas Pakistani assistant Zulfi Bukhari visited...
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800European Union
“The deal is done”: EU and UK clinch narrow Brexit deal
On Thursday, just seven days before leaving one of the world’s largest trading blocs in the most significant global change since the...
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958Featured
Over 500 Japanese IT firms willing to invest in Pakistan: Japanese Ambassador
More than 500 Japanese IT companies planning to come into Pakistani market in order to recruit skilled workers from the local population...
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1.4KEducation
Sindh Govt is Hiring 40,000 New Teachers
Education and Literacy Department (ELD) of Sindh after a delay of 8 years has started hiring new teachers and the recruitment process...
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1.3Kdevelopment projects
KP govt okays construction of 360 kilometers long Peshawar-DI Khan motorway
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government approved the construction of the Peshawar-DI Khan Motorway project which would be completed within 4 years. According to officials,...
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2.2KBusiness
British American Tobacco To Set Up Business Services In Pakistan
The British American Tobacco clarifies that Pakistan setup is being established ‘in parallel to the company’s business in Malaysia’. British American Tobacco (BAT) explained that it...
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789debt suspension
Pakistan Signs $1.7 Billion Debt Relief Deal
Pakistan has secured a $1.7 billion debt relief agreement to help offset the financial headwinds sparked by the coronavirus pandemic. The Government...
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1.0KBusiness
Pakistan posts current account surplus for 5th straight month despite Covid
Pakistan’s current account posted a surplus for the fifth consecutive month in November despite the unending fear of the second wave of...
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909Coronavirus
Antarctica: Coronavirus Reaches End of the World, the Coldest Place on Earth
The coronavirus has burst through the boundaries of Antarctica, the only continent to have recorded no infections until today. During the week,...
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2.1KEntertainment
‘You mean the world to me’: Sana Javed wishes Umair Jaswal on his birthday
Sana Javed wished her husband Umair Jaswal on his 34th birthday on Sunday, and along with his wife, many of his fans...
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3.7Kdegree attestation
HEC announces new online portal for degree attestation
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced that degrees can now be attested online through its new e-services portal. According to the...
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1.1KClimate Change
Climate change could create millions of migrants in Pakistan by 2050: ActionAid
The prediction has been made by ActionAid under the view of the growing impacts of climate change that nearly 63 million people...
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1.1KAutomotive
Pakistan Railways to Set Up Electric Vehicle Charging Stations on Its Land
Keeping in view the future needs, Pakistan Railways has decided to set up electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on its land. The...
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1.6KChina
China to Confer Famous Pakistani Scientist Prof. Iqbal Choudhary
People’s Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (GZAR), China has decided to confer famous Pakistani scientist Dr Iqbal Choudhary the 2020 Guangxi...
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1.5KFeatured2
PM Imran announces health cards, housing facility for Islamabad police
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan while speaking at the passing out parade of Islamabad police at Police Lines Headquarters where he...
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908Automotive
Apple targeting 2024 for car with self-driving ability, radical EV battery tech
Apple is reportedly preparing to launch its first passenger car in 2024 to “radically” reduce the price of EV batteries by using...
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782International
Indian news channel fined £20,000 in UK for hate speech about Pakistan
A rightwing Indian news channel, Republic TV, known for its strong pro-government stance, and firebrand host has been fined by the UK...
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936China
ML-1: China asks Pakistan for additional guarantees for $6 billion loan
Before sanctioning the $6 billion loan for the Main Line-1 (ML-1) project China is seeking additional guarantees from Pakistan due to Pakistan’s...
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1.6KFeatured
Uber launches ‘Uber Connect’ a new delivery interface in Pakistan
Uber in Pakistan has announced the launch of Uber Connect, a delivery technology solution that allows users to send/receive shipments and request...
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1.5KBusiness
FBR introduces cash back refunds of sales tax to customers of tier-1 retailers
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will allow customers to get five percent cash back on sales tax paid on purchases from...
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916Coronavirus
What we know about the new COVID strain identified in UK, South Africa
According to the international media reports, a new strain of Coronavirus, labelled B.1.1.7, has been found in South Africa and the United...
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817Business
Bank of Punjab (BOP) becomes Market Maker for debt securities on PSX
Bank of Punjab (BOP) has become the first bank to be recognized as Market Maker for both conventional and Shariah Compliant debt...
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1.4KEntertainment
9-year-old Ryan Kaji earns $29.5 million, becomes 2020’s top YouTube earner
For the third consecutive year, Ryan Kaji, a 9-year-old boy, is ranked number one on the Forbes list of top YouTube earners...
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1.0KFeatured2
PIA to use sehat cards for employees rather than private hospitals to cut costs
As part of its extensive restructuring plan, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to get rid of expensive private hospitals and instead,...
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794covid-19
EU Drug Regulator Approves Pfizer-BioNTech Covid Vaccine For Emergency Use
Drug Regulatory Authority of the European Union has approved the use of Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine conditionally for EU states. According to...
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1.9KPakistan
Person could face Rs5m fine, 5 years in jail for wrong depiction of Pakistan map: GoP
A text message is circulating across the country sent by the government of Pakistan (GoP) on Sunday, according to which a person...
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2.6KEntertainment
Mushk has pulled me back into acting: Urwa Hocane
Urwa Hocane did a number of projects where she played the character of a simple village girl like Udaari. She is now...
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975Business
SBP launches consultation process to enhance financial inclusion of women
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has adopted a medium-term national target of 20 million active women bank accounts by 2023 under...
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1.2KClimate Change
Joe Biden appoints Pakistan-born Ali Zaidi as deputy national climate advisor
US President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday announced the appointment of Gina McCarthy as his National Climate Advisor and Pakistani-American Ali Zaidi as...
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795Business
Pakistan credit profile shows robust long-term GDP growth potential: Moody’s
Moody’s Investors Service that periodically releases reviews of countries around the globe highlighting their credit ratings and other financial research in light...
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1.6Kdevelopment projects
Chinese companies sign MoU with RUDA to invest in Ravi Urban Development Project
The Chinese companies China Road and Bridging Company (CRBC) and Gezhouba Group Company Limited (CGGC) signed MoUs with the Ravi Urban Development...
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2.3KCPEC
CPEC: Sukkur-Multan Section of Peshawar-Karachi Motorway Opened for Traffic
Sukkur-Multan section of the largest project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Peshawar-Karachi Motorway has been handed over to Pakistan and opened...
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1.7KFeatured2
PM Imran appoints former Silicon Valley, IBM executive as STZA chairperson
Prime Minister Imran Khan has chosen Amer Ahmed Hashmi to be the first Chairman of the Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA). According...
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1.3Kcompetition
Pakistani developers ranked #1 in global JavaScript Speed Coding Challenge
At this year’s Toptal JavaScript Speed Coding Challenge, Pakistani developers showed their expertise in coding speeds by grabbing the most top 50...
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996Coronavirus
All PIA Flights Suspended After Saudi Arabia Shuts Down Borders
All flights to Saudi Arabia from Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) were cancelled on Sunday after the Kingdom placed a week-long ban on...
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1.5KCricket
Mohammad Amir blames ‘current PCB management’ for decision to retire at 28
Mohammad Amir said his decision to retire was based on how some members of the PCB management kept on going about his...
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784Coronavirus
Concerns About New Covid Strain Cut Off UK From The World
After the British government declared last week that it was discovering a more infectious strain of coronavirus in the southern parts of...
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1.3KFeatured
FIA to take action against pilots with fake licenses
50 more pilots’ licenses have been cancelled and the government ordered the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to start criminal proceedings against them....
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1.0KLincolns Inn
Amber Qureshi becomes first Pakistani woman in Lincoln’s Inn BRC
A proud moment for Pakistan as Barrister Amber Qureshi has been elected in the Lincoln’s Inn Bar Representation Committee (BRC) Elections 2020....
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1.4KFeatured
Construction Work on Karachi Red Line BRT to Begin Next Year
Construction work on Karachi’s Red Line BRT project has been set to be started from next year in March, says Sindh Transport...
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1.9KEducation
NUST launches first interdisciplinary education center in Pakistan
NUST, Pakistan’s one of the top universities has again taken a new initiative by introducing a new, state-of-the-art facility called the NUST...
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1.4Kcovid-19
From depression to Covid-19, Sheheryar Munawar reflects on his 2020
As 2020 comes to an end, heartthrob Sheheryar Munawar reflected upon the year it has been and shared the experience with his...
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1.3KCDWP
CDWP approves one project, five position papers worth Rs 28 billion
CDWP considered four projects including two new projects and approved one project worth Rs 7.25 billion besides approving 05 position papers worth...
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799Pakistan
Govt launches ‘Universal Health Coverage’ for 1.2 million families in AJK
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday launched the “Universal Health Coverage” initiative for 1.2 million families in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK)....
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1.6Kcourier service
Pakistan Post to open 1,000 digital post offices by end of 2020
The establishment of more than 1,000 Digital Franchise Post Offices all over Pakistan by the end of 2020 is under observation. The...
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1.7KFeatured
Pakistani startup Integry raises $1 million pre-seed
Integry, a Pakistani startup has closed a $1 million pre-seed round from technology leaders at WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Google, Cisco, Lyft, and...
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952Business
PTC to create over 3000 jobs with the establishment of first BPO hub in Pakistan
Pakistan Tobacco Company (PTC) is going to establish its business process outsourcing (BPO) hub in Pakistan, which will be used to cater...
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788Canada
Travel advisory for Pakistan eased by Canada
Canada has improved overall travel advisory for most parts of Pakistan, said Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce, Abdul Razak Dawood. The...
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936Entertainment
Hamza Ali Abbasi wants all zoos in Pakistan to be shut down
Hamza Ali Abbasi has always been at the forefront of voicing his opinions and advocating for human rights. From cancelling Netflix subscription...
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633Coronavirus
Europe first region to pass 500,000 coronavirus deaths
After US, with the highest number of coronavirus positive cases, Europe has also made world record with the highest number of Covid-19...
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937Education
Balochistan Approves New Five-Year Education Plan
On Monday, Chief Minister Jam Kamal approved the Balochistan Education Sector Plan 2020-25 during a provincial cabinet meeting. While chairing the meeting,...
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2.9Kdevelopment projects
Swat Motorway, phase-II plan soon to be finalized
The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has sent the Swat Motorway, phase-II plan for final approval to ECNEC. On 16 July, ECNEC...
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904covid-19
Covid vaccine to be administered ‘free of charge’ in Pakistan
The rumors of free of charge vaccine have been come out to be the truth. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on...
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1.2KFeatured2
Istanbul-Tehran-Islamabad container rail service set to resume
Following a meeting at the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), the national railways of Pakistan, Turkey, and Iran have agreed in principle to...
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1.0KEducation
NA Speaker Asad Qaiser addresses virtual Pak-UK Education Gateway conference
While addressing the International Virtual Conference on Pakistan-United Kingdom Education gateway through video link, Tuesday in Islamabad, Speaker National Assembly, Asad Qaiser...
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1.3KCoke Studio
Daler Mehndi praises Meesha Shafi, Ali Pervez’s ‘Gal Sunn’
Popular Indian singer Daler Mehndi has praised Meesha Shafi and Ali Pervez Mehdi’s song Gal Sunn from Coke Studio 2020 The latest...
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1.0KPakistan
President of Pakistan Arif Alvi approves new anti-rape ordinance
President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi has approved the Anti-Rape Ordinance 2020 which will ensure speedy trial of rape cases and harsher...
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1.5KFall
Aijaz Aslam Launches A Skincare Line In Pakistan
Aijaz Aslam has introduced a skincare line that is the culmination of his personal experiences, journey and a vision to provide natural...
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813Business
Large-scale manufacturing expands 6.66 percent during October
The large-scale manufacturing (LSM) sector grew 6.6 percent year-on-year during October 2020 as the construction sector showed robust recovery. According to the...
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1.4KEntertainment
LUX Style Awards 2020 – Complete List Of Winners!
LUX Style Awards has just announced a list of their winners for the current year belonging to the Television, Fashion, and Film industry....
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1.0KFacebook
Facebook goes to war with Apple over targeted ads
The Social giant Facebook lashes out at Apple, claiming that the latest iPhone maker policy regarding data collection and targeted ads would...
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666Coronavirus
Making world record of devastation, US with highest single-day coronavirus deaths
It was another devastating day for the coronavirus pandemic in the US yesterday, setting a new record with more than 3,600 deaths...
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893Business
SECP registers 1,956 new companies in November, up by 41pc compared to 2019
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 1,956 new companies in November, indicating a year-on-year increase of 41 percent. The...
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917FIA
FIA inquiry into petrol shortage calls for disbanding OGRA
FIA led inquiry commission to probe into the shortage of petroleum products has recommended strict action against secretary Petroleum Division, DG Oil,...
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779Coronavirus
EU leaders rush into isolation after Macron tested positive for Covid-19
Several European leaders and top French officials have rushed to self-isolate after President Emmanuel Macron tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday. French...
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964C-IVIG therapy
Pakistan to be first to complete IVIG research for treating coronavirus
Scientists at Karachi’s Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) have reported that Pakistan is likely to become the first country to successfully...
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1.2KAutomotive
Solar-Powered EV, Aptera, That ‘Never Needs Charging’ Sells Out In 24 Hours
Aptera, a California-based start-up, represents its three-wheeled car as the world’s first solar electric vehicle to never charge and has a range...
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829Pakistan
#Neverforget: Celebs remember APS attack that shook nation six years ago
Six years back, the horrible APS attack occurred when at least 140 innocent lives lost their lives in a massacre when terrorists...
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1.1KLeibniz Prize
Pakistan-born scientist Asifa Akhtar wins Germany’s prestigious Leibniz Prize
Pakistan-born molecular biologist Dr. Asifa Akhtar has been chosen as one of the recipients of the Leibniz Prize, Germany’s most esteemed research...
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1.3KCDA
CDA takes strict action against societies violating zoning regulations
Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to strictly ask owners of housing societies and schemes to implement the CDA and Islamabad Capital...
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737housing finance
PMRC establishes Rs 15 billion fund to support low-cost housing finance
Pakistan Mortgage Refinance Company (PMRC), the secondary housing finance institution, has established a fund worth Rs 15 billion to cover losses, if...
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952Business
SBP grants SadaPay approval to begin pilot operations in 2021
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided to give authorization to fintech startup SadaPay to initialize pilot operations next year. The...
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682Cryptocurrency
Digital yuan trial in China concludes with over 20,000 transactions on Double 12
Chinese residents in the city of Suzhou made close to 20,000 transactions in a digital yuan trial on e-commerce giant JD.com. Over...
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980Featured
flydubai now offers low air fares to Pakistan starting at AED 995
Budget carrier flydubai has launched attractive fares to select destinations including Pakistan as the airline gradually resumes flights to global destinations. Flydubai...
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1.2KCricket
New Zealand and Pakistan must step up with captains absent at Eden Park
When the Twenty20 International Series begins on Friday, New Zealand and Pakistan will have to play without their top scorer and captains, Kane Williamson...
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796Automotive
ECC approves electric vehicle, mobile device manufacturing policies
Mobile Device Manufacturing Policy as well as the Electric Vehicle Policy have been approved by The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC). On Wednesday,...
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1.8KFeatured2
Zong serves Rs 600 billion damages claim to PTA
China Mobile Pakistan (CMPak) Limited, doing business in Pakistan under brand name Zong 4G, has filed a Notice of Claim of Rs...
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1.3KEducation
These are the top 10 universities in Pakistan according to U.S. News
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) ranking for 2021 recently released that showed four universities from Pakistan among 150 best universities in Asia with National...
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763covid-19
Japan grants JPY 1 billion to Pakistan to counter COVID-19 pandemic
Government of Japan provided Pakistan with a grant of JPY 1 billion (Rs 1.54 billion or approx. USD 9.5 million) for enhancing...
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919covid-19
Smartphone sensors could detect COVID-19
The coronavirus test is expensive and people with low income avoid going to the laboratories to test for this disease. The smartphone...
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662Coronavirus
Single-day Covid fatalities hit 105, highest since June
Amid second covid-19 wave, Pakistan reported 105 new fatalities, the highest death rate since June taking the death toll to 9,010. It...
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1.3KChild labor
Islamabad launches campaign for awareness on labour laws
Directorate of Labour and Industries, Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) has launched a drive to raise awareness on various labour laws among the...
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808Business
Electronic transactions: FBR to regulate online import and export of goods
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to regulate the buying and selling of goods including digital products through electronic transactions...
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819covid-19
40 percent Pakistanis refuse to get COVID-19 vaccine if it becomes available
Even in the current deadly condition due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Pakistan, at least 40 percent of Pakistanis seem to refuse...
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1.8KChina
HL-2M Tokamak: China successfully activates nuclear-powered ‘artificial sun’
China successfully triggered its “artificial sun” which is a fusion reactor, HL-2M Tokamak, that could power their energy objective for years to...
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927China
China again bails out Pakistan to repay Saudi Arabia debt
China has agreed to immediately provide Pakistan $1.5 billion financing line to repay the $2 billion Saudi Arabia debt. Pakistan is eyeing...
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728FBR
FBR warns 300,000 late tax filers of massive fine
The last date for income tax return submission was 8th of December however, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) granted an extension of...
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991Medical
Sehat Kahani Tele-ICU connects 45 ICUs to critical care doctors across Pakistan
Pakistan’s leading social enterprise in health technology, Sehat Kahani successfully implemented its Tele-ICU software to date in 45 out of 60 target...
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3.4KBusiness
Pak-China border via Khunjerab Pass opened for 10 days
The China-Pakistan border crossing at Khunjerab Pass has been opened to allow over two dozen stranded Pakistani containers to cross over between...
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798Featured
Islamabad extends ban on gatherings and demonstrations for two months
The capital administration has extended ban on all kinds of gatherings of five or more people, processions and rallies and demonstrations at...
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862Pakistan
PSDF, UNICEF sign accord for research on youth skills development, job placement
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) signed a partnership agreement for enhancing skills in youth....
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2.1KEducation
University of Sargodha Introduces PhD Program on Seerat-un-Nabi
The University of Sargodha (UOS) has become the first national institute to offer a PhD program on Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH). This was stated...
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974Featured
Petrol price in Pakistan up by Rs 3 for second half of December
The government has increased the price of petrol by Rs 3 per liter for the rest of December, the Finance Division said...
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1.1KDisinfoLab
EU DisinfoLab report create ripples amongst freedom rights supporters
Shocking revelations of an Indian disinformation campaign by EU DisinfoLab to use fake media houses to malign Pakistan and China has attracted...
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767Google
Gmail, YouTube and other Google services back online after massive outage
Update: It looks like various services are starting to come back again after massive outage of Google services, but with some glitches...
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1.9KFall
AirSial: The crew of new airline will be wearing Nomi Ansari
The celebrated fashion designer, Nomi Ansari, has announced his affiliation with AirSial and he has designed uniforms for the crew of the...
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1.2KClean Green Pakistan
Recharge Pakistan program launched to enhance climate resilience, water security
Ministry of Climate Change (MoCC), the Federal Flood Commission (FFC) under the Ministry of Water Resources, and WWF-Pakistan have launched a programme...
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956Gilgit Baltistan
International Mountain Day: Netizens cherish the tall and majestic Pakistan’s peaks
The International Mountain Day celebrated first time in 2003 is now celebrated every year on the 11th of December every year, this...
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693International
Pakistan narrowly dodges US sanctions after designated religious freedom violator
After being positioned among countries that allegedly violate religious freedom by the United States (US), a presidential waiver has saved Pakistan from...
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1.7KAutomotive
Pakistan is Getting These NEW CARS in December
As multiple cars are either introduced or set to hit the market in the month of December, the automotive market in Pakistan...
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710Children
‘Children biggest victims of Covid-19 pandemic’
The second wave of COVID-19 pandemic has become a threat for children as the virus has a profound impact on children’s well-being,...
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1.1KBusiness
Global consortium and China interested in investing $8 billion in Ravi City project
Chinese companies and a global investment consortium are keen to invest $8 billion in the Ravi City project in Lahore, says PM...
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810Business
ADB reports economic recovery in Pakistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has said that the economy of Pakistan was on the path of recovery, economic activity in South...
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989Islamabad
Capital’s Marghazar Zoo to be converted into wildlife conservation center
Islamabad: Marghazar Zoo is going to be converted into a world-class wildlife conservation center, announced SAPM Malik Amin Aslam. On Wednesday, Special...
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807Facebook
Facebook faces US lawsuits that could force sale of Instagram, WhatsApp
After the US Federal Trade Commission, almost every US state filed lawsuits against the social media giant, Facebook Inc which may be...
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1.4KEntertainment
Evermore: Taylor Swift drops second surprise album of 2020
Taylor Swift launched a new surprise album titled Evermore after an interval of five months, saying “we just couldn’t stop writing songs.”...
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730International
Morocco Leaves Palestinian Cause and Normalizes Ties with Israel
Morocco and Israel decided to go for normalization, stated by US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The deal...
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1.5KSports
Many felt that a woman cannot talk about sports: Zainab Abbas at TEDx Talk
The show was titled “The missing sportsmanship in sports,” sports presenter Zainab Abbas talk was a part of Fearless, a virtual event...
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1.1KEconomy
Pakistan: Key economic growth indicators showing sturdy performance
Key economic growth indicators from Pakistan are showing strong performance despite challenges posed by the second wave of COVID-19 and depressed economic...
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1.0KClimate Change
Aga Khan Agency for Habitat wins World Habitat Awards Gold Award
Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) won the World Habitat Awards 2020 Gold Award for the integration of indigenous knowledge and technologies...
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893covid-19
90 percent of poor to remain deprive of coronavirus vaccine, says Oxfam
Nearly 70 poor countries will only be able to vaccinate one in ten people against COVID-19 next year unless urgent action is...
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1.0KOppo
Oppo Reno 5 5G Series Launched With 64MP Quad Cameras and 90Hz Displays
Reno 5 5G series was long awaited after the launch of Oppo’s Reno 4 series earlier this year. Oppo has only listed...
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800Featured2
Govt to increase prices of locally assembled cars to eliminate ‘own money’
The federal government has reportedly decided to increase prices of locally-assembled cars by up to Rs 200,000 per unit to disincentive the...
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1.4KDrama
Engin Altan Duzyatan aka Ertugrul ready to work in Pakistani dramas
Turkish actor Engin Altan Duzyatan, who reportedly landed in Pakistan upon invitation of a private business company on Thursday addressed Pakistanis in...
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757HR Metrics
Pakistan leads 165 countries in developing quality of ISO HR standards
Pakistan has been leading one of the technical committees of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) that is tasked to devise the...
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4.0KCelebrity Wedding
Shahveer Jafry and photographers in spat over engagement pics, videos
Pakistani-Canadian vlogger Shahveer Jafry and fashion designer Ayesha Beig wedding ceremony took over social media by storm with people drooling over the...
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1.0KDiamer Bhasha Dam
Pakistan building Mohmand, Bhasha dams after 50 years, says PM Imran Khan
Prime Minister Imran Khan announced that the country will soon have two new big dams Mohmand, Bhasha, five decades after the construction...
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1.4KCricket
Cricket: Australia to allow 30,000 fans per day at Boxing Day test
During the Boxing Day Test match between Australia and India, 30,000 fans per day will be allowed at the Melbourne Cricket Ground...
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978DisinfoLab
EU DisinfoLab uncovers staggering scale of Indian propaganda machine against Pakistan
In a new investigation titled Indian Chronicles, the EU DisinfoLab has reported that over 750 Indian sponsored websites located across 119 countries...
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1.2KCricket
Cricket: South Africa confirm Pakistan tour after a gap of 14 years
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) declared on Wednesday that South Africa cricket team will visit Pakistan early next year after a span...
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795Featured
Here’s what Pakistanis searched for the most on Google in 2020
Google released its annual Year in Search list on Wednesday and here is the list of top 10 trending searches for the...
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827Featured
Sindh cabinet approves Rs 4 billion compensation package for rain-hit people
The Sindh cabinet has approved a compensation package of Rs 4.021 billion for the monsoon rain-affected people of the province. On Wednesday,...
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3.1KEntertainment
Sajal Aly reveals why she and Ahad want to keep their lives private
In a recent interview, Sajal Aly spoke about her relationship with Ahad Raza Mir and their social media presence among other things....
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799covid-19
Second Covid-19 wave may become deadlier with virus mutation
The first wave of novel coronavirus was lethal but the current second COVID-19 wave is even deadlier owing to the virus mutation,...
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837Business
Pakistan monthly exports to China witness 30% increase in November
Monthly exports of Pakistan to China witnessed an increase of 30 percent year-on-year in November 2020, improving the trade balance between both...
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759Business
Pakistan to remain on UK trade preference list after Brexit
Pakistan would continue to benefit from the UK’s trade preferences scheme at par with the EU GSP Plus facility after the Brexit....
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1.6KHaier Pakistan
Haier Pakistan sets record by producing 5 lakh refrigerators in 2020
Haier Pakistan has set a record of manufacturing 5 lakh refrigerators this year, according to a press release released by the company....
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817Facebook
Facebook Gaming launches Black Creator Program with guaranteed monthly pay
Facebook Gaming on Tuesday unveiled the Black Gaming Creator Program for young creators to attend training summits, digital gaming events and receive...
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1.8KBusiness
Here’s How You Can Create an Online Account With SECP to Invest in Stocks
A mechanism to allow all Pakistani resident and non-resident investors to open an online account linked to the capital market to invest...
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927Business
Pakistan records highest-ever monthly exports of $437 million to United States
Exports of Pakistan to the United States hit a record high of $437 million in the month of November crossing the $400-million...
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1.2KCement
Punjab govt approves establishment of five cement plants worth 200 billion
Five cement plants are going to be established in Punjab with a potential investment of around Rs 200 billion after the approval...
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943Business
Pakistan proposes transit trade agreements among CAREC states
Pakistan has suggested transit trade agreements among the member countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC), leading to a regional...
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2.0KEngin Altan Duzyatan
Engin Altan Duzyatan aka Ertugrul lands in Pakistan on short visit
Leading Turkish actor Engin Altan Duzyatan, who portrays titular role in historical drama series Dirilis: Ertugrul has reportedly arrived in Pakistan at the invitation of a...
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1.5KCinema
First drive-in cinema to be opened in Islamabad on December 18
The residents of Islamabad and Rawalpindi to have their first drive-in cinema at Parade Ground adjacent to Islamabad Highway from December 18th....
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771High Dynamic Range
YouTube launches HDR support for live streams
YouTube announced on Tuesday that it has launched HDR for live streams after the company rolled out HDR support more than four...
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2.2KBusiness
Government discontinues Rs 25,000 national prize bonds
According to reports, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided to discontinue the Rs 25,000 national prize bonds with immediate effect....
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1.1KGadget
Apple’s New Over-Ear ‘AirPods Max’ Headphones Cost $549
Apart from AirPods and AirPods Pro, Apple introduces its first over-ear headphones in its AirPods lineup named AirPods Max. The newly revealed...
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1.1Kcontent creation
Govt mulls imposing 15 percent income tax on online earnings
The Government of Pakistan (GoP) is considering implementing income tax on earnings made online such as from freelancing and YouTube content creation....
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859Featured
PM Imran inaugurates AirSial as Pakistan third private airline
Prime Minister Imran Khan has inaugurated and introduced AirSial, the third private airline of Pakistan, Sialkot’s business community will operate it. On...
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1.5KKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
Pakistan to have its first motorsports arena in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The construction of Pakistan’s first-ever motorsports arena is underway in Nowshera district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province. The mega Grand Prix might...
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2.5KChrono
Cristiano Ronaldo revealed as new playable character in Free Fire named Chrono
Garena revealed that the international football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo or CR7 has joined the Free Fire game as a new playable character...
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1.3Kpunjab
Punjab’s first ever baseball stadium to be established in Lahore soon
Punjab to have a baseball stadium soon in Lahore as allocation of space for the stadium has been assured by Punjab Sports...
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751Differently Abled Person
HEC to Take Special Measures to Facilitate Differently-abled Students
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has decided to take special measures to facilitate the differently-abled students in every way. As per the...
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969Business
Post-COVID-19, CPEC will become trade hub, says FO
Foreign Office (FO) in a statement said that after the coronavirus pandemic is brought under control, the CPEC would blossom into a...
