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820MonetizationYouTube to demonetize ‘low quality’ kids content
Google is making changes to its YouTube policies in order to encourage the creation of high-quality content on the network. YouTube will...
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1.3KBusiness
Four NLC trucks completes TIR round trip to Azerbaijan and Turkey
National Logistics Cell (NLC) has completed first ever commercial road movement under TIR (Transports Internationaux Routiers or International Road Transports) to Turkey...
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895Featured
Government and banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan reach agreement to end protest
The government on Sunday said an agreement has been reached with the banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) after the latest round of dialogue between the two...
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747Economy
Rupee recovers sharply to Rs 171.65 against US dollar
After Saudi Arabia stated that it was depositing $3 billion in the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to help bolster its foreign...
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2.5KCricket
India to slap those celebrating Pakistan’s win with sedition charges
Authorities indicated on Thursday that those arrested for celebrating Pakistan’s triumph over India in Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, could face...
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599Electricity
NEPRA indicates Rs 2.51 tariff hike on account of fuel cost adjustment
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a Rs 2.5 rise in the per unit price of power on account...
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853Business
SECP to investigate glitch in new trading system of PSX
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided launch an inquiry into the suspension of new trading system of the Pakistan...
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578Climate Change
Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia targets net zero carbon emissions by 2060
Ahead of the international climate negotiations in Glasgow, Saudi Arabia has committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2060. One of the world’s...
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758Automotive
Rental car company Hertz order of Tesla cars might increase to 200,000 due to Uber deal
The recent Hertz order of 100,000 Tesla cars, including 50,000 for Uber drivers, might be just the beginning of something even bigger but the...
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505Pakistan
Abdul Quddus Bizenjo swears in as Balochistan CM
Balochistan Awami Party’s (BAP) leader Abdul Quddus Bizenjo swore in as Balochistan chief minister after being elected to the office uncontested with...
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678Investment
President Alvi urges expats to invest in business-friendly Pakistan
President Dr. Arif Alvi has urged Pakistanis living abroad to take advantage of the country’s business-friendly atmosphere and invest in a variety...
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592Economy
Saudi Arabia to help Pakistan with $4.2 billion urgent assistance
Saudi Arabia has agreed to provide $4.2 billion worth of assistance to Pakistan to support its economy after Prime Minister Imran Khan...
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575Aviation
6 Pakistani airlines under scrutiny for failing to follow COVID protocols
According to media sources, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued warning letters to six Pakistani airlines for allegedly failing to...
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764health insurance
Every family in Punjab will soon have up to Rs 1 million yearly through Sehat Insaf Card
Fawad Chaudhry, the Federal Minister of Information and Broadcasting, said that every household in Punjab will receive a Sehat Insaf Card worth Rs...
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806International
Saudi Arabia cancels 14-day waiting period between Umrah
Pilgrims who wish to perform Umrah in the holy city of Makkah will no longer be required to wait for 14 days...
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591Cyberattack
Microsoft warns of new supply chain attacks by Russian-backed Nobelium group
The Russian-backed hacking group Nobelium responsible for the SolarWinds attack that has been targeting more companies with the goal of disrupting the...
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1.0KBusiness
Meet the 15 youngest billionaires under the age of 40 in Forbes 400
In the Forbes 400 list, at least 15 are under the age of 40 and the youngest being 29-year-old Sam Bankman-Fried, who...
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2.5KCricket
PTV takes Nauman Niaz, Shoaib Akhtar off-air following spat on live TV
Following a spat on-air between former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar and the show’s host Nauman Niaz, Pakistan State Television (PTV) has decided to...
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1.3KAutomotive
Toyota Indus Motor profit grows 195% to Rs 5.42 billion in first quarter
The profit of Toyota Indus Motor Company (IMC) increased by 195 percent to Rs 5.42 billion in the first quarter of 2021,...
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792Islamabad High Court
Islamabad High Court asks PTA to justify TikTok ban
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) was ordered by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday to justify the ban it has imposed...
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639Coronavirus
Pfizer says Covid vaccine 91% effective in kids ages 5 to 11
Pfizer has released the official results of its COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials in kids aged 5 to 11, indicating that the vaccination causes a...
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534Erdogan
Erdogan backs down on threat to expel 10 Western ambassadors
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday backed down from his threat of ordering 10 ambassadors, including those from the US, Germany...
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903Islamabad
Islamabad, Rawalpindi areas sealed to prevent TLP workers from long march
Banned political party Tehreek-e-Labbaik (TLP) are on the move towards the federal capital and as part of preemptive measures against the expected...
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1.0Kcrude oil
Brent crude oil will hit $90 per barrel by year end
Brent oil prices are likely to stay at higher levels and may hit $90 per barrel by end of this year, according...
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2.6KCricket
Haris Rauf, Asif Ali help high-flying Pakistan beat New Zealand
On Tuesday, fast bowler Haris Rauf took a career-best 4-22 and Asif Ali’s impressive knock in the end helped Pakistan beat New Zealand by...
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1.6KImran Khan
Lt Gen Nadeem Anjum will assume charge as new DG ISI on November 20
Prime Minister Imran Khan named Lt Gen Nadeem Anjum as the new Director General of the ISI. Lt Gen Faiz Hameed will...
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673Climate Change
PM Imran voices support for Saudi Green & Middle East Green Initiatives
Prime Minister Imran Khan met on Monday with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the sidelines of the Middle East Green Initiative...
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1.1KDrama
LHC seeks reply from Pemra on banning indecent drama scenes
The Lahore High Court (LHC) issued notice to the Pakistan Electronic and Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) on Tuesday seeking reply on a...
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678International
South Korea launches self-developed space rocket Nuri but mission fails
South Korea launched its first domestically made space rocket Nuri on Thursday, but the dummy payload failed to reach orbit, a setback...
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848Automotive
Chinese EV maker Xpeng plans $150,000 flying car rollout for 2024
On Sunday, HT Aero, a subsidiary of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng, unveiled a new flying car that it claims can also operate...
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586Cryptocurrency
Sindh High Court gives 3 months to government for cryptocurrency regulation
Sindh High Court (SHC) directed the government on October 20 to develop and submit the proposed cryptocurrency regulatory framework within 3 months....
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1.3KSmartphone
Sony launches Xperia PRO-I with massive 1.0-inch camera sensor
Sony has unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the Xperia PRO-I, which it will start shipping in early December. One of the Xperia PRO-I’s...
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610covid-19
IMF to allow Pakistan to utilize $2.78 billion Covid support fund
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to allow Pakistan to utilize $2.78 billion for meeting budgetary side requirements, which the country...
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666Pakistan
All demands of TLP, except shutting down French embassy, accepted
Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad on Tuesday said the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) leadership would call off its protest as the government has...
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432Pakistan
Balochistan cabinet dissolved after Jam Kamal resigns a day before no-confidence vote
Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal resigned from the office Sunday evening ahead of no-confidence voting to be held on Monday. In today’s...
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740International
Belarus announces visa free travel facility for Pakistanis
Belarus has announced that passport holders from 76 countries, including Pakistan, will be able to travel without a visa. The 76...
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1.1KEntertainment
Russian film crew return to Earth after shooting first-ever movie in space
After spending 12 days on the International Space Station (ISS) filming scenes for the first movie in space, a Russian actress and...
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919Automotive
Car prices to rise by 5% starting November due to chip shortage, supply chain woes
Due to increased raw material costs, logistical challenges, and a chip shortage, manufacturers are planning to raise car prices soon, according to...
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764Foreign exchange reserves
Exchange companies can now sell over $500 to buyers on Nadra e-Sahulat verification
The required biometric verification of dollar buyers by exchange companies has been activated by the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra). State...
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799China
China ‘surprised’ US and Russia with nuclear-capable hypersonic missile test
In August, China reportedly conducted a near-orbital test of a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile, escalating the race for the next generation of long-range...
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626FATF
FATF retains Pakistan on grey list, joined by Turkey
Pakistan has been on the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) since 2018. It has now got its new...
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2.9KCricket
Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen lead Pakistan to historic World Cup victory against India
Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan led Pakistan to victory over India, ending the Men in Green’s World Cup losing streak against the...
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991Business
Searle Pakistan IPO offering expected to make record
Searle Pakistan Limited, Pakistan’s pharmaceutical powerhouse, is preparing for the country’s largest initial public offering (IPO) in its history. Searle Pakistan Limited...
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995Gas and Condensate
OGDCL discovers gas reservoirs in Kohlu District in Balochistan
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), which holds a 100 percent working interest in the Jandran West Exploration License, has discovered gas in...
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2.6KCricket
After 3 years and memories of a lifetime, Pakistan, India lock horns at T20 World Cup
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed the 12-member squad for Sunday’s crucial T20 World Cup match against arch-rivals India. Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan,...
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2.5KCricket
T20 World Cup: England hammer Windies as defending champions out for 55
England avenged themselves by bowling West Indies out for a mere 55 runs in their first T20 World Cup match, thrashing the...
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798Coronavirus
Days after India’s billion-dose milestone, Pakistan crosses 100 million vaccine landmark
Since the pandemic began in February this year, almost 100 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine have been administered across Pakistan. In a...
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1.4KEntertainment
Netflix has reduced its monthly subscription charges in Pakistan
Netflix has raised the price of monthly subscriptions in Europe, however, the popular video streaming service has lowered the price of its Standard and Premium monthly subscription...
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1.0KAutomotive
Auto financing reached a new high of Rs 338 billion in September
Despite expanding supply chain challenges, delayed deliveries, rising rates of own money, and some other factors, demand for automobiles in Pakistan is...
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802Business
Foreign investment inflows in Pakistan soared by 323 percent YoY in Q1
Foreign investment inflows increased to nearly $1 billion in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2021-22, owing primarily to government Sukuk...
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596China
China launches Shenzhou-13 spacecraft with three astronauts on a historic 6-month mission
The Shenzhou-13 spacecraft will dock with the Tianhe module, the core module of a future space station where they will live and...
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930laptop
Apple introduces new MacBook Pro in 16-inch and 14-inch sizes
The new MacBook Pro 2021 is launched by Apple which comes in two sizes, a 16-inch model and a new 14-inch version, and includes...
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2.5KCricket
Ten-match win streak in UAE gives Pakistan edge over India
Pakistan has won their past ten T20 internationals in the UAE, and skipper Babar Azam believes this will give his team an...
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673Pakistan
Saudi Arabia to buy all honey produced under Billion Tree Honey project
Saudi Arabia has shown an interest in purchasing all of honey produced under Pakistan’s Billion Tree Honey Project. According to reports, Prime...
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773China
Putin says Russia will not crack down on crypto like China and believes it has ‘value’
Although Russian President Vladimir Putin believes crypto have value, he does not believe they can completely replace the US dollar in the...
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698Edible Oil
Govt lowers edible oil price by Rs 45-50 per kg by reducing GST from 17 to 8.5%
Government on Monday cut general sales tax and customs duty by half and abolished two percent additional customs duty on edible oil...
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695Business
Bitcoin jumps to new high above $67,000 after landmark ETF Listing
Bitcoin climbed to a record high on Wednesday as investors cheered the successful launch of the first U.S. bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund...
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967Entertainment
Romanian singer Akcent announces to spend holidays in Hunza
Adrian Sina, also known as Akcent, a Romanian singer, recently revealed on Twitter that he will be spending his vacations in Hunza, Pakistan. “This time...
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587Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Shaukat Tarin becomes senator from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The government has decided to elect Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin as a senator from Khyber...
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2.1KSmartphone
Vivo X70 Pro, X70 Pro Plus launched in Pakistan, price starts at Rs 139,999
In Pakistan, Vivo launched the X70 Pro, marking the next step in the company’s worldwide imaging partnership with ZEISS and their shared...
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741Pakistan
Punjab launches Imported Sugar Tracking System to ensure transparency
Imported Sugar Tracking System is the first of its kind digitized system developed by Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) for Punjab Food Department....
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2.5KCricket
Pakistan vs West Indies T20 World Cup: Pakistan win by 7 wickets
In their warm-up match for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Pakistan beat West Indies by seven wickets thanks to the all-team effort led...
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589Electricity
Nepra planning to increase power tariff by Rs 2.65 for September
National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has been recommended by Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) to increase power tariff by Rs 2.65...
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911India
Pakistan navy blocked another Indian submarine attempt from entering its waters
On October 16, the Pakistan Navy spotted and prevented an Indian submarine from entering Pakistani waters, according to the military’s media wing. ...
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1.2KBus Service
Low-cost shuttle service to be launched from Rawalpindi to Islamabad Airport
The Rawalpindi District Administration has approved a low-cost shuttle service between Rawalpindi and several parts of Islamabad, along with the Islamabad International Airport. ...
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2.7KCricket
Pakistan’s first HD sports channel A-Sports goes on air
A-Sports, Pakistan’s first HD sports channel, launched on Saturday in a ceremony organized by Fakhr-e-Alam and attended by Mr Salman Iqbal, President and CEO of ARY Digital Network. ...
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654Economy
Prices of tomatoes, ghee, 22 other items hiked as inflation rate increased by 12.66%
Tomatoes, potatoes, ghee, and 22 other products including mutton, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders have seen price increases across the country,...
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843International
Saudi Arabia allows all airports to start operating at full capacity
On Sunday, the Saudi Arabian General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) declared that all airports in the country are permitted to operate...
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2.5Kcovid-19
Indian captain Virat Kohli reveals how tough bio-bubble life is for players
Virat Kohli, like several cricketers, has been moving from one bio-secure bubble to another ever since the sport resumed in 2020 after...
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707Farmer
Kisan Portal launched for farmers to help them adopt new agriculture techniques
Prime Minister Imran Khan has unveiled the ‘Kisan Portal,’ which will offer small farmers in the country a forum to readily bring...
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866Business
Export diversification strategy starts showing promising results
A senior government official said on Wednesday that the export diversification programme has just begun to show positive results, but that there is still...
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840China
Apple accused of removing popular Quran app at request of Chinese government
Apple has removed Quran Majeed, a popular application for reading and listening to the holy book of Muslims, from the Chinese App...
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963Featured
India falls 9 ranks below Pakistan to 101 in Global Hunger Index 2021
According to Global Hunger Index (GHI) ranking published on Saturday, Pakistan’s score has risen while India’s has deteriorated on the Global Hunger Index...
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897FBR
FBR received 2.562 million tax returns and collected Rs 48.47 billion with the returns
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has collected Rs 48.47 billion from 2.562 million income tax returns filed through the 15th of...
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1.1KEntertainment
Pakistani stars shine at Lux Style Awards 2021
Lux celebrated their 20th anniversary in Karachi. The award ceremony was held last Saturday, and the location was kept hidden until the...
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1.1KAutomotive
Petrol price crosses Rs 137 per litre after massive hike of Rs 10.49
The government on Saturday increased the price of petrol by Rs 10.49 per litre taking its price to Rs 137.79 per litre...
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1.1KBusiness
High trade breaks four-day losing streak of rupee against dollar
The rupee appreciated slightly against the dollar in the inter-bank market on Friday and broke a four-day losing streak against the US dollar,...
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930Cyberattack
Microsoft Azure fends off 2.4 Tbps DDoS attack, one of the largest ever recorded
The largest Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack in history was successfully evaded by Microsoft. The company claimed that its Azure cloud...
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1.3KConstruction
Construction activities under Naya Pakistan Housing Program created 250000 jobs
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said that 250,000 jobs have been created so far in the country since the construction activities...
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682International
Iran, Pakistan agree to expand security ties, help establish peace in Afghanistan
Pakistan and Iran agreed for collective efforts in forming a strong government in Afghanistan and help establish peace in the country. Maj...
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637Climate Change
Climate action at COP26 could save millions of lives, WHO says
At the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), the World Health Organization and around three-quarters of global health care workers have encouraged...
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2.3KAutomotive
Honda brought 11th-generation Civic to Pakistan to meet high demand
Honda Atlas Cars Limited (HACL) has imported a complete built unit (CBU) from the 11th generation Honda Civic into Pakistan to meet...
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2.1KChina
China has already won global tech war says former software chief at Pentagon
According to the Financial Times, China has defeated the United States in the artificial intelligence (AI) race and is on its way...
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1.6KBusiness
Vegetables exports grow by 82.88%, fruits up 23.49%
Exports of vegetables increased by 82.88 percent and fruits up by 23.49 percent in the first two months of the current fiscal...
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1.0KCPEC
New 400MW green hydrogen production plant expected to be made part of CPEC projects
A new 400 megawatts green hydrogen production plant is expected to be included in the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects. Oracle Power,...
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681European Union
EU announces 1 billion euro aid package for Afghanistan and its neighbours
The European Union (EU) announced Tuesday that it will give $1.16 billion in aid to Afghanistan and surrounding nations as a method...
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727Coronavirus
Potential game-changer in the Covid battle, FDA authorization sought for molnupiravir
Molnupiravir pill developed by Merck (MSD) and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics has been hailed as a potential game-changer when it comes to treating Covid-19...
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513Facebook
Telegram, Signal gain millions of new users after WhatsApp and Facebook went down
Messaging apps Telegram and Signal recorded huge downloads and user sign-ups when Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram went down for around six...
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799Investment
UAE-based Vision Tech launches digital real estate platform Shaariq.com in Pakistan
Vision Tech, a UAE-based tech company, has announced its ambitious plan to invest big in the Pakistan real estate sector. The company...
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595Digital Pakistan
Pakistan slips 14 spots to 97th on Digital Quality of Life index
Pakistan ranks 85th on e-government and 66th on internet affordability, according to a global index on digital quality of life in 110...
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1.0KIslam
PM Imran announces Rehmatul-lil-Alameen Authority to portray true image of Islam
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday announced plans to establish a Rehmatul lil Alameen Authority (RAA) to “explain Islam” to the world...
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653India
Sadiq Sanjrani receives invitation from India’s Lok Sabha Speaker
Sadiq Sanjrani, the Senate’s chairman, has received an invitation from India’s Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to join the Public Accounts Committee’s centennial...
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702Aviation
Private airlines to soon start Air Safari service to tourist destinations
To improve Pakistan’s tourism business, the federal government is considering introducing an air safari service to tourist spots in conjunction with the...
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718Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan
Nation mourns the death of nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan
The devastating news of the demise of Pakistan’s notable nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan has engulfed the entire nation in grief....
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1.1KCoal Power
CPEC power project in Sindh’s Thar Block-II generated 1838 local jobs
Thar Energy Limited (TEL) and ThalNova Power Thar Private Limited (TNPTL) Power Plant Projects at Thar Block-II have provided jobs to 1838...
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2.5KFootball
Spain 1-2 France: Benzema And Mbappe Secure Nations League Triumph
France came from behind to overcome Spain 2-1 in the 2021 Nations League final on Sunday, thanks to Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe. Luis...
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2.5KEntertainment
Turkish chef Salt Bae is charging Rs 140,000 for a steak in new London restaurant
Skyrocketing to fame in 2017 after a video of him chopping a steak with his innovative meat preparation technique went viral, Salt...
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762International
Taliban seeks assistance from Russia in reconstruction of war-torn Afghanistan
The Taliban expressed hope that Russia would take part in the reconstruction of Afghanistan, which had been damaged as a result of...
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830Current Account deficit
IMF projects current account deficit to jump over $12 billion for FY22
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected the current account deficit of Pakistan to jump over $12 billion for the current fiscal...
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2.3KAutomotive
No more bookings for Suzuki Alto AGS, Cultus VXL and Cultus AGS
Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited (PSMCL) has reportedly suspended bookings of Alto AGS along with its Cultus VXL, and Cultus AGS variants....
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1.2KCinema
‘No Time to Die’ crosses $300 million at global box office
No Time to Die has finished its opening weekend with $56 million domestically, however, the film added nearly $90 million from 66...
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1.6KFeatured2
Pakistan’s ISI hunting down CIA sources and turning them into double agents
According to highly classified CIA cablegrams obtained by the New York Times, Pakistan’s top intelligence organization, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), has turned a...
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1.0KInternational
Nike to stop sales in retail stores across Israel from 2022
Nike has stated that it will stop selling in Israel from next year. The measures, which would see the sportswear giant stop...
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1.7KBusiness
Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul road corridor becomes operational for trade
A welcoming ceremony was held on October 8 by the Turkish Trade Ministry in Istanbul after the Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul Road Transport Corridor Project successfully carried commercial...
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936Climate Change
Google, YouTube to stop serving ads on climate change misinformation
Google announced that it will no longer run advertising next to climate change misinformation on its search engine or on YouTube which is the...
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677International
Suicide bomber kills at least 72 at Shia mosque in Afghanistan’s Kunduz
At least 72 people were martyred in a suicide bombing at a mosque in the Afghan city of Kunduz on Friday, the deadliest...
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662FBR
IMF asks Pakistan to raise tax collection target from Rs 5.8 trillion to Rs 6.3 trillion
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended Pakistan to increase its annual tax collection target from Rs 5.8 trillion to Rs 6.3...
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3.1KCricket
Shoaib Malik replaces injured Sohaib Maqsood in final T20 World Cup squad
All-rounder Shoaib Malik has been named as a replacement for the injured Sohaib Maqsood for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the...
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888export
Pakistani rice outlets in Russia increased to 53 to export 150,000 tonnes of rice
Steps taken by the current PTI government to increase the country’s exports have started yielding results as Russia has increased the volume...
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625Climate Change
Nobel Prize in Physics awarded for making ‘guess’ about climate
Scientists working on models to anticipate global warming and the interplay of planetary systems received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2021. ...
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542Cryptocurrency
SHC invites suggestions on how to regulate cryptocurrency in Pakistan
The Sindh High Court (SHC) has requested proposals and views on how to regulate cryptocurrency and authorize its use in Pakistan from the State...
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934Disney
Scarlett Johansson and Disney settle Black Widow dispute
The Walt Disney Company and actress Scarlett Johansson have settled their legal disagreement over the distribution of her Marvel superhero film “Black...
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956Microsoft
How to upgrade to Windows 11 without waiting in line
Windows 11 is now available and will be installed on millions of PCs around the world. But, like with any new OS,...
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593Child Abuse
French Church sexually abused 216,000 children Since 1950
According to a disturbing new investigation, clerics in the French Catholic Church have sexually molested 216,000 minors, mostly boys, since 1950. According...
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1.9KAutomotive
India discontinues Toyota Yaris due to slow sales as record 4725 units sold in Pakistan in 2 months
While Toyota India announced the discontinuation of the Toyota Yaris, the same car has been a hit in Pakistan since its launch in...
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962Cryptocurrency
A Beginner’s Guide on How to Cash Out Bitcoin Instantly
Bitcoin has become one of the most popular cryptocurrencies in the world today. Apart from the rapidly increasing value, the BTC blockchain...
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2.7KCricket
New Zealand Cricket confirm talks with Pakistan to reschedule tour for 2022 November
The New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has offered Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to reschedule the recently postponed ODI, T20 series of September. “New...
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1.6KChina
$3.5 billion Karachi Coast development plan is latest addition to CPEC projects
Pakistan and China signed a memorandum of understanding for the development of the Karachi Coastal Comprehensive Development Zone during the most recent...
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959Business
Exports to Japan jump by 24.2% to $50.6 million in Q1 despite Covid
Merchandize exports to Japan from Pakistan witnessed an increase of 24.21 percent to reach $50.6 million during the first quarter (Q1) of...
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869Facebook
Personal data of over 1.5 billion Facebook users found for sale on hacker forum
On a famous hacking-related forum, the private and personal data of over 1.5 billion Facebook users is being sold, possibly allowing cybercriminals...
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605internet
Nokia shows interest in helping Pakistan develop 5G ecosystem roadmap
Nokia has recently expressed interest in supporting technology sector of Pakistan in developing a 5G ecosystem. In this regard, the Finnish multinational...
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691earthquake
At least 20 died, over hundreds injured after a 5.9 earthquake struck Balochistan
A powerful earthquake collapsed at least one coal mine and dozens of mud houses in the Balochistan province early Thursday, killing at...
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2.4KCricket
‘Western arrogance’: Michael Holding slams England for calling off Pakistan tour
Michael Holding has hit out at the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over the cancellation of the scheduled tour of Pakistan,...
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774Facebook
Zuckerberg took $7 billion loss within hours of Facebook outage that cut off 3 billion users
Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp experienced a catastrophic outage that caused all of the platforms’ services to be unreachable for 6 hours for...
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2.9KCricket
Babar Azam overtakes Gayle, Kohli to fastest reach 7000 runs in T20 cricket
Babar Azam, the captain of the Pakistan cricket team, has surpassed Chris Gayle’s record as the fastest batsman to score 7,000 runs...
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1.1KAutomotive
Pak Suzuki increases prices of motorbikes for third time in 2021
Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) has announced a significant hike in the prices of its motorbikes, which will take effect on October...
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860Coronavirus
Global Covid-19 deaths hit 5 million as Delta variant sweeps the world
COVID-19-related deaths reached 5 million on Friday, with unvaccinated persons being particularly vulnerable to the deadly Delta variant. The mutation has shown...
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803Featured
OPPO plans to export 5 million mobile phones from Pakistan every year
A big news has emerged recently as OPPO announced that the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is planning to export 5 million mobile phones from Pakistan every year. To achieve this target...
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883Dubai Expo
KP organizes for Dubai Expo 2020 to appeal foreign investment
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government is participating in the Dubai International Expo 2020 in the UAE with an aim to attract maximum...
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674Climate Change
UK diplomat says Pakistan’s climate change action serves as model
Strategies to confront climate change being premeditated in Pakistan could serve as a framework for the rest of the world, stated the UK government’s...
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1.3KEntertainment
What’s the Korean show Squid Game, and what accounts for its insane popularity?
Even if you haven’t seen the show or seen the memes that have flooded the internet, you’ve most likely heard of Squid...
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778money laundering
Pandora Papers: PM Imran Khan pledges to ‘investigate wrongdoing’
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said his government will investigate individuals linked to the massive Pandora Papers leak on hidden global wealth....
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798China
US, China military officials hold talks amid strained ties
Military leaders from the United States and China met this week for “frank, in-depth” talks on a variety of defence matters, according to the...
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2.6KCricket
UAE stadiums to operate at 70 percent capacity for T20 World Cup
The organizers have stated that stadiums in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be at 70 percent capacity for the T20 World Cup, though...
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824export
Govt bans export of perishable food items to contain local prices
Ban ordered by Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin has been imposed on export of perishable items for three months amid fears of an extra spike...
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651Crime
Female stalking to be made an offence with imprisonment & fine
A new step uplifting women esteem- The ministry of law recommended making “female stalking” an offence by addition of Section 354B in...
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668Facebook
WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram global outages caused by ‘faulty configuration change’
WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook have started to come back online after being down for more than six hours in a major outage. The three social media platforms...
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874Certification
NADRA-issued COVID vaccine certificates to be accepted in UK
Pakistanis visiting the UK will now be permitted to travel with vaccine certificates issued by the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA). ...
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838China
Unprecedented power shortfalls in China begin to ripple around the world
As the world’s second largest economy struggles with massive power outages that have crippled industrial productivity in key regions, China has instructed...
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775messaging app
Want to send a message to yourself on WhatsApp? Here’s a step-by-step guide
WhatsApp, the famous instant messaging app, includes a function that allows you to send message to your own phone number in order...
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1.3KAutomotive
Honda increases bike prices for the sixth time during this year
Since the start of 2021, this is the sixth time that Atlas Honda has hiked the prices of its entire bike range,...
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948Featured
Key cabinet members among over 700 Pakistanis named in ICIJ’s Pandora Papers
On Sunday, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) released the “Pandora Papers,” which contain the names of over 700 Pakistanis. Key...
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615Climate Change
PMD warns of damage to vulnerable buildings due to cyclonic storm Shaheen
Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has notified of damage to vulnerable buildings and probed authorities to remain on high alert during the cyclonic...
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799Child Abuse
10 children sexually abused daily in Pakistan between January and June
A report by child protection organization reveals that over 10 children were sexually abused on an average daily basis between January and June. ...
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1.2KFacebook
Facebook introduces short video format ‘Reels’ for users in US
Facebook has announced that it will begin testing a new feature called Facebook Reels, which will allow users to produce and share...
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1.0KCryptocurrency
OKEx lists Pakistan’s first cryptocurrency token on its exchange
TenUp Smart, the first-ever Pakistan-based crypto project to be hosted on an international exchange, has been listed on OKEx, a widely renowned platform for...
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1.6KAutomotive
Yamaha again increases bike prices in Pakistan, know the price
And, in what appears to be a routine matter nowadays, Yamaha bike costs have risen yet again. The new prices will take...
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1.1KBusiness
Fitch forecasts Pakistani rupee to weaken further in 2022
According to Reuters, Fitch Ratings now anticipates the Pakistani Rupee to depreciate considerably further against the US Dollar in 2022. It lowered...
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1.5KChina
China sends record 77 warplanes towards Taiwan over two days
China has sent a record number of warplanes into Taiwan’s air defence identification zone (ADIZ) on Friday and Saturday, Ministry of National...
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1.6KAutomotive
Locally-assembled Volkswagen, Skoda crossover SUVs to hit the roads by 2023
Volkswagen and Skoda crossover SUVs assembled in Pakistan are expected to hit the roads by mid-2023 as per an announcement made by...
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1.6KComedy
Umer Sharif’s desire regarding his burial at Abdullah Shah Ghazi graveyard fulfilled
The Sindh government has allowed the family of legendary comedian Umer Sharif to bury him at Abdullah Shah Ghazi graveyard. The Sindh minister Saeed...
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3.2KCricket
Pakistan T20 World Cup squad to depart for Dubai on October 14
The Pakistan T20 World Cup side, led by captain Babar Azam, will be heading for Dubai on October 14, according to reports, with the...
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1.3KChina
Royal Group of China to establish milk farming units in Pakistan
The Royal Group of China, a Chinese business, is looking forward to setting up buffalo milk farming units all over Pakistan to...
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1.6KInvestment
Sialkot-Kharian-Rawalpindi motorway project presented at UN’s SDG Investment Fair
The Board of Investment (BoI) pitched three infrastructure development projects including Sialkot-Kharian-Rawalpindi motorway at the ‘SDG Investment Fair’ for international investors. Fareena Mazahar,...
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1.2KDubai Expo
Pakistan pavilion in Expo 2020 Dubai records 8,000 visitors on Day 1
The Pakistani pavilion in the star-studded Expo 2020 Dubai dubbed by organizers “the event of the century” attracted around 8,000 people on...
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2.6KEuropean Super League
UEFA drops disciplinary case against European Super League clubs
To comply with a Madrid court order, UEFA has dropped its disciplinary case against Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Juventus for their participation...
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789esports
Top six teams will qualify for PMPL MENA and South Asia Championship
The top six teams from the PUBG Mobile Pro League (PMPL) Arabia season two grand finals will advance to the PMPL MENA and...
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687Economy
FBR surpassed first quarter tax collection target by Rs 186 billion
According to the provisional information, FBR has collected net revenue of Rs 1,395 billion during the first quarter of the current Financial...
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1.0KIndependence Day
National anthem to be re-recorded with advanced orchestral, vocal quality
Pakistan’s national anthem will be re-recorded by using advanced recording technology and with a large number of vocalists before the 75th Independence...
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767debt servicing
External debt surpasses historic high of $122 billion in FY21
The National Standing Committee on Economic Affairs was informed about Pakistan’s external debt and liabilities which have exceeded the historic high of...
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814Automotive
Petrol price crosses Rs 127 as govt announces new rates for October
According to a notification from the Finance Division, the government hiked the price of petrol by Rs 4 effective October 1 due...
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1.0KPakistan
IBO in Tank: 27-year-old Captain martyred, banned TTP commander killed
During an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Tank, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander was killed, while a 27-year-old Pakistan Army Captain...
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712Pakistan
Tourists behaving badly are a threat to tourism and environment
Although new roads and affordable transport options have attracted tourists for entertainment purposes which are increasing commercial development, the other side of...
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541Coronavirus
NCOC decides to start vaccinating children aged 12 and above
Pakistan has decided to start vaccinating children who are 12 years of age or older, the health officials announced on Tuesday. On...
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2.2KAutomotive
Sazgar announces yet another huge price hike for Haval H6
Sazgar has once again increased the price of Haval H6 compact crossover SUV within the 3 months of introducing it in Pakistan....
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1.2KE-Voting
E-voting: Which countries use it, where has it failed and why?
The government is planning to bring on the E-voting machine to conduct elections, however, the main obstacle they need to tackle is...
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1.0KEducation
Punjab education boards not to declare position holders
This time, all boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISEs) of Punjab have unanimously decided to not announce the names of position...
