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1.1Kcovid-19Remote learning is setting back millions of children in Pakistan: Unicef
Pakistan and other South Asian countries are suffering as their schools have been closed due to Covid-19 but they lack online devices...
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869Pakistan
Punjab govt approves 150,000 water meters for Rawalpindi
In a new step taken by Punjab government, Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) has given the approval for a project to install...
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1.0KFeatured
NEPRA approves Rs 1.38 per unit hike in power tariff
On Friday, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approved an increase of Rs 1.38 per unit in power tariff. According to an order...
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703Child Protection
Professor Zulfiqar Bhutta of AKU awarded 2021 Roux Prize
Aga Khan University (AKU) professor, Prof Zulfiqar Bhutta has been awarded the 2021 Roux Prize for turning evidence into health impact. On Wednesday, a...
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1.2KBusiness
Morgan Stanley downgrades Pakistan Stock Exchange from emerging to frontier
The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) has announced to cut down Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) among reduced progressive economies into Frontier Markets...
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1.3KCrime
Pakistani village Rasool Pur achieves full literacy and no crime
Rasool Pur, a small village in Pakistan, located in the isolated areas of the northeastern Punjab province, has shaped a model for an...
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980Lahore
Five commercial zone plots auctioned for Rs 21.5 billion in Lahore
Five commercial plots for Rs 21.588 billion have been auctioned in Lahore after it received the highest bid price from four groups. ...
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1.2KIslamabad
PM Imran launches cadastral map of Islamabad to end land record tampering
In order to curb land record tampering, Prime Minister Imran Khan has launched the cadastral map of Islamabad. On Wednesday, the premier...
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822IMF
Govt scales back Kamyab Pakistan Programme after IMF’s objections
The federal government has decided to cut back the size and scope of the Kamyab Pakistan Programme (KPP) considering the objections raised by the IMF over the...
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854Challan
Underage drivers, parents fined over Rs 2 million in Karachi in three days
Approximately Rs 2.6 million fine has been imposed by Karachi police, in the form of challans issued against underage drivers and others in Karachi...
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2.5KEntertainment
PISA 2021 adds TikTok, Instagram celebrities in its nominations
The second annual Pakistan International Screen Awards (PISA 2021), which will be taking place in Dubai on 5th November 2021, has publicized the sensational...
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895Gallup
7 in 10 Pakistanis believe PTI will complete its five-year term
A survey has revealed that a majority of Pakistanis believe that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will complete its five-year term. According to a study...
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763Bureaucracy
FPSC raises concerns over declining standard of education
The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) raised severe concerns over the deteriorating standard of education, recommending the procedures and strategies to the government to improve it. According...
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562Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin plunges as El Salvador officially adopts the crypto as a legal currency
Bitcoin as well as other major crypto assets plunged on Tuesday after El Salvador became the first country to adopt Bitcoin as...
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891dress code
‘Tight jeans, short shirts’ banned as FDE issues dress code for educationists
Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has issued a recent dress code for the teachers in federal institutions which prohibits female educationists from...
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1.0KChina
Pakistan, China universities develop high-yield hybrid rice varieties
The people of Pakistan have initiated to take advantage of the fruits of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as the universities of Punjab...
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926Charity
In a first, Pakistani clean water charity raises over Rs 2 million using NFTs
A Pakistani charity focused on water shortage and accessibility claims to have generated Rs 2 million through a restricted collection of Non-Fungible...
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1.3KInternational
Pakistan announces humanitarian assistance for people of Afghanistan
Pakistan has committed to provide food and medicine to the people of Afghanistan as humanitarian help. Three C-130 aircraft of Pakistan Air Force...
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1.0KHajj
Saudi Arabia increases number of Umrah pilgrims to 70,000 per day
According to Kingdom sources, Saudi Arabia’s Hajj and Umrah Ministry has increased the number of daily Umrah pilgrims to 70,000. According to...
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712Military
Navy Day being observed today to pay homage to 1965 War
The Pakistan Navy (PN) celebrates Naval Day to honour the martyrs and ghazis of the 1965 Pak-Indo war. The day is commemorated to honour the sacrifices...
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823cargo
Cargo ship Heng Tong, stuck at Sea View for 48 days, finally freed
A container ship, MV Heng Tong 77, had been stranded at Karachi’s Sea view beach which is now freed after 48 days from the...
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743China
Sinovac booster shot increases protection against Covid-19
A booster shot of the two-dose Sinovac inactivated vaccine offers effective fortification against the Delta variant of coronavirus. According to a Chinese report, potency, scale,...
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790Automotive
Financial crisis of oil marketing companies worsens
Due to severe financial crisis, the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have demanded the government to yield measures to support and address their...
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565China
Pakistan to exhibit products in 18th China-ASEAN Expo with 28 booths
Pakistan will showcase its national image and organize 15 Pakistani companies to exhibit their specialty products of the country with 28 booths...
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831Certification
NCOC asked to make vaccination certificates mandatory for banking services
The Sindh health department has made a request to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), looking for the vaccination certificates compulsory...
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852Business
Exports of services up 6.39 percent to $483 million in first month of FY22
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics presented a report on Saturday, illustrating that exports of services have been increased by 6.39 percent to $483...
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802Automotive
Government mulls fixing car prices in Pakistan
Pakistani automakers are preparing to raise car prices again shortly after lowering them, however, their ambitions thwarted when government took a stand against the...
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570Business
In world first, bitcoin becomes legal tender in El Salvador
Despite significant domestic distrust and international warnings about consumer concerns, El Salvador became the first government in the world to accept bitcoin...
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781election
Election Commission of Pakistan rejects EVMs with 37 objections
Election Commission of Pakistan submitted its report on the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) to the Senate Standing Committee on Parliamentary...
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1.2KAutomotive
Suzuki discontinues 2nd-gen Swift, halts Cultus bookings
Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) has officially discontinued second-generation Swift variant in Pakistan, almost 12 years after its launch, while bookings for...
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689International
Taliban announce new government for Afghanistan led by Mullah Akhund
The Taliban have announced an interim government in Afghanistan, an Islamic Emirate led by Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhunda. As the West debates...
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2.6KAviation
Airblue announced ticket of Rs 4,847 from Karachi to Lahore
The most fascinating proposal by Pakistan’s leading airline-Airblue, has lessened the ticket price for citizens travelling from Karachi to Islamabad and Lahore...
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1.3KEhsaas
8171 web portal launched for Ehsaas beneficiaries
Dr Sania Nishtar, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, speaking at a press on Friday, publicized the inaugural of Ehsaas 8171...
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656China
Pakistan to revive tourism through cooperation with China
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on tourism between Pakistan and China has been signed and forge partnership with travel agencies to encourage...
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871Climate Change
Pakistan received 24 percent below-average rainfall from July to August
The Meteorological sector has freshly released data which presents that Pakistan has received 24 percent below average rainfall from July to August...
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906Automotive
Zulfiqarabad Oil Tankers Terminal to get e-ticketing system
Barrister Murtaza Wahab, Karachi Administrator stated to the representative of oil marketing companies that e-ticketing system will be propelled in collaboration with oil...
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2.7KFifa
UEFA, ECA reiterate opposition to World Cup every two years
The idea of staging the World Cup every two years, according to UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin and European Clubs’ Association (ECA) chairman Nasser...
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562International
Taliban claim to have taken Panjshir, last holdout province in Afghanistan
The Taliban claimed entire control of Afghanistan on Monday, claiming victory in the important battle for the Panjshir Valley, the final stronghold...
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574Monetization
Twitter announces Super Follows feature to let users make money from subscription
Twitter has officially revealed its long-awaited “Super Follows” function, which allows creators to charge for access to exclusive material. The move comes...
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2.6KCricket
Shoaib Malik, Sarfaraz Ahmed dropped from T20 World Cup squad
Mohammad Wasim, Pakistan’s Chief Selector, named a 15-man squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup on Monday, leaving out Sarfaraz Ahmed, Wahab...
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3.0KIslamabad
Islamabad ranked second safest city in Southern Asia
Islamabad, Pakistan’ capital, has been declared as the second safest city in the Southern Asia region in a safety index, assembled by an...
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1.5KAviation
Fly Jinnah is Pakistan’s new low-cost airline
Air Arabia has publicized a joint venture after ‘Fly Arna’ as it worked together with one of Pakistan’s leading business corporations Lakson Group to launch...
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959Cardiac Stent
Pakistan gets its first paediatric cardiac electrophysiology programme at NICVD
The National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), Karachi’s biggest cardiac hospital has accomplished another milestone by starting the first “Paediatric Cardiac Electrophysiology Programme (PCE)” in Pakistan. According to...
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852Climate Change
Weather, climate disasters surged fivefold in 50 years, says UN
Weather disasters are striking the world four to five times more often and causing seven times more damage than in the 1970s,...
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664Citizenship
UAE unveils new residency guidelines to attract foreigners
In an effort to encourage economic growth, the UAE introduced a new visa policy that allows foreigners to work in the nation...
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2.7KCricket
Misbah, Waqar step down from coaching roles ahead of T20 World Cup
The Pakistan Cricket Board said Monday that team coaches Misbah-ul-Haq and Waqar Younis have resigned from their positions. Misbah and Waqar both informed...
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615Automotive
Pakistan witnesses highest oil sales in the month of August
Oil sales in the country increased by 22 percent during the months of July and August to 3.9 million as compared to 1.97 million...
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677Education
HEC issues warning on unrecognized institutions for students
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has issued an alert to parents and students to stay alert of “unrecognized” acquisition institutions, comprising universities...
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715CPEC
First HVDC power transmission project under CPEC becomes operational
The first China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) power transmission project, the 660kV High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Matiari-Lahore transmission line, started commercial operations on...
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670Business
Seed Out receives IsDB Award for impact in Islamic Economics
Another great achievement for Pakistan- Seed Out, a micro-entrepreneurs non-profit crowd funding platform has been conferred with Islamic Development Bank Award for inspirational achievement for the first...
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600Coronavirus
Citizens below 18 years to be administered Pfizer shots: NCOC
National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has decided to administered Pfizer anti-coronavirus vaccine to citizens who are below 18 years of age. In...
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1.0KMedical Students
Medical student in Lahore wears clown costume to earn living
A medical student from Lahore, Saima Sarwar, was found to be working as a street clown for her mother’s medical treatment. This girl’s story is...
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919Faisalabad
World record created by planting 100,000 saplings in Faisalabad
A world record was formed by planting 100,000 saplings concurrently in Faisalabad district by the district administration under the Prime Minister’s 10...
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964Emergency
Pakistan to launch national emergency helpline ‘PEHEL 911’ to curb crime
The government has decided to launch Universal Pakistan Emergency Helpline (PEHEL) -911 in the first week of October 2021, in order to...
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598Business
Google, Apple forced to open up app store payments in South Korea
South Korea became the first country to force Apple and Google to open up their app store to other payment systems. According...
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649Technology
Alexa will now speak louder if it detects background noise
Tech giant Amazon is introducing a new feature — Adaptive Volume — that will make Alexa respond louder if it detects a...
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2.7KCristiano Ronaldo
Ronaldo breaks men’s international scoring record with 110th and 111th goals
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 110th and 111th goals for Portugal in their dramatic 2-1 World Cup qualifying win over the Republic of...
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528Microsoft
Microsoft will release Windows 11 on October 5, but without Android app support
Windows 11 will be released on October 5th, according to Microsoft, but the update won’t include Android app support. The company has confirmed this...
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768Covid-19 vaccine
Sindh govt to begin vaccination for school, college students tomorrow
The Sindh government has become first in the country to initiate Covid-19 vaccination campaign for school and college students. According to the...
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717Pakistan
South Punjab secretariat gets complete administrative autonomy
Punjab cabinet on Tuesday approved amendments to grant administrative and financial autonomy to the newly created South Punjab secretariat. Chief Minister Usman Buzdar fulfills...
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730Business
Trade gap widens by 133 percent to $4.05 billion in August
During the month of August, the trade gap widened 133 percent to $4.05 billion against $1.740 billion during the same month, last year. This...
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861development projects
Work starts on 69-kilometer long Sialkot-Kharian motorway
A new step to industrialization, Prime Minister Imran Khan has carried out the groundbreaking of the 69-kilometer long Sialkot-Kharian motorway project in Islamabad. While speaking...
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561International
Privacy advocates raise concerns about US-built biometric system for Afghans
The US built a biometric system more than 15 years ago to register as many Afghans as possible, and now that the...
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660iPhone
Apple Watch Series 7 may get delayed due to production issues
Apple is expected to launch iPhone 13 series along with Watch Series 7, AirPods 3 as well as a new iPad Mini this...
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886Coronavirus
Mu: everything you need to know about ‘more vaccine-resistant’ variant of interest
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that it is keeping an eye on a novel coronavirus variant known as “Mu,” which...
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483linkedin
After the Twitter fleets, LinkedIn gives up on its Stories feature
After Twitter, which gave up its fleets on August 3rd, it is LinkedIn turn which said Tuesday that its ephemeral Stories feature...
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579Coronavirus
ECC approves Rs 50 billion cover for $300 million financing from ADB for vaccine purchase
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved Rs 50.1 billion local currency cover for $300 million sponsoring from the...
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687Education
Nationwide Ehsaas education stipends initiative launched to encourage students
Prime Minister Imran Khan has launched the Ehsaas Education Stipends programme for deserving families, said his government has always aimed for the provision of quality education for children...
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493FBR
Revenue collection for August touches Rs 434 billion, up by 45 percent
The revenue collection in August rose to Rs 434 billion, an increase of 45 percent from last year’s figure of Rs 300...
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1.3KEducation
36 Pakistani universities feature in Times Higher Education ranking
A great achievement in Pakistan education sector, at least thirty six private and public sector universities of Pakistan have been featured Times...
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855Automotive
Shell plans to install 50,000 electric vehicle charging points by 2025
Shell, a Dutch oil company, announced plans on Wednesday to install up to 50,000 on-street electric charging points in the United Kingdom...
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759China
China will be our main partner in rebuilding Afghanistan: Taliban
With the help of China, the Taliban will fight for an economic comeback in Afghanistan. According to Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, Afghanistan’s economic future...
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873CNIC
Nadra launches Pak-ID app to facilitate CNIC applicants
The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) has introduced an innovative mobile application, Pak-ID, enabling people to use their smartphones for biometric...
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1.0KDubai Expo
Pakistani artist to showcase ‘world’s largest’ Holy Quran at Dubai Expo
A big honor for Pakistan as the artists from the country will be exhibiting the world’s largest ‘Holy Quran’ at Dubai Expo...
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735Business
National Savings outflows exceed inflows first time in 16 years
The net savings in National Savings remained negative during the fiscal year 2020-21, which has happened for the first time after 2004-05....
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768IPO
JS Global help Airlink raise Rs 6.43 billion in biggest private sector IPO at PSX
JS Global as a consultant and book runner has succeeded in raising Rs 6.43 billion making Airlink the largest IPO in the country on Pakistan Stock...
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2.8KCricket
South Africa legend Dale Steyn announces retirement from all forms of cricket
Dale Steyn, the legendary South African fast bowler, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The 38-year-old grabbed 439 wickets...
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802Automotive
Al-Haj Proton announces good news about car deliveries
Following a decrease in the COVID-19 infection rate in Malaysia, Proton’s production and sales operations have been restarted. As a result of...
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2.6KCristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo completes return to Manchester United after 12 years
Cristiano Ronaldo completed his return to Manchester United on Tuesday after 12 years, saying the club always had “a special place in my heart.” The...
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594Featured
Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Geelani laid to eternal rest amid strict curfew
Indian authorities cracked down on public movement and imposed a near-total communications blackout in the occupied Kashmir on Thursday after the death...
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725Karachi
Federal govt collected Rs 9,000 billion from Karachi in three years
The federal government collection from Karachi during the last three years comes to Rs 9,000 billion but only a meager amount of...
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593LNG
RLNG share in total supply surges to 55 percent: SNGPL
The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has said that its Re-gasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) consumption accounts for 55 percent. Ali...
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828China
China bans kids from playing online games Monday through Thursday
From Monday to Thursday, the government of China has banned minors from playing online games, citing concerns that children would become addicted...
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786Business
New investment options opened up for overseas Pakistanis through RDA
The country’s central bank has given overseas Pakistanis a variety of new investment choices in Pakistan, including public and unlisted enterprises, mutual...
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943employment
A honey-bee farm is set up in Lodhran that employs transgender persons
To elevate the living standards of the transgender community, a honey-bee farm has been set up by a group of transgenders in Lodhran,...
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1.0KInternational
PIA plane carrying 12.5 tons of medical supplies lands in Afghanistan
Since Afghanistan came under the control of Taliban, the country has received its first shipment through a plane carrying World Health Organization’s (WHO)...
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705Islamabad High Court
Only 1 percent of users have been misusing TikTok, IHC points out to PTA
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) is convinced that the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) imposed a ban on TikTok without good reason. The court underscored...
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600Coronavirus
Pakistan to discuss Covid testing mechanism with United Kingdom
In order to get Pakistan off the UK’s travel red list, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr Faisal Sultan will...
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598Business
Cargo handling at two major seaports posts double-digit growth in FY21
Cargo handling activities at Karachi Port Trust (KPT) and Port Qasim Authority (PQA) recorded a growth of 25 percent and 13.72 percent in FY21...
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768cyber security
Government prohibits employees from using social media platforms
In an apparent bid to prevent the leak of official information and documents, the government has banned all government employees from using...
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1.7KHot
KP govt to launch two new housing schemes in Peshawar, Mardan
The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is all set to launch two new housing schemes in Peshawar and Mardan districts in the next two...
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1.1Kmicrofinance
Pakistani microfinance pioneer Amjad Saqib wins Ramon Magsaysay award
Pakistani microfinance pioneer, Muhammad Amjad Saqib, who developed an interest- and collateral-free microfinance programme, received Asia’s equivalent of the Nobel Prize – the Ramon Magsaysay...
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914FATF
FATF conditions: Realtors to share credentials of buyers, sellers with FBR
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has instructed realtors and builders to exchange the details of potential buyers and sellers of properties...
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1.1KAutomotive
Petrol Price in Pakistan reduced by Rs 1.50 per litre
The Finance Division stated on Tuesday that the price of petrol in Pakistan will be reduced by Rs 1.50 starting on Wednesday,...
