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957ChinaTrade with China via Khunjerab Pass resumes after more than two years
China has announced to open the Khunjerab border from April 1, 2022, for trade activities as the land route between Pakistan and...
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1.2Kdevelopment projects
Repair work on two-lane road from Malir Kala Board to Saudabad Chowrangi started
The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has begun the rehabilitation work of a two-lane road from Malir Kala Board to Saudabad Chowrangi along...
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873Fisheries
Pakistan exported fish worth $362 million and meat worth $221 million in 8 months
Pakistan exported fish and fish preparations worth $362 million and meat and meat products worth $221 million in 8 months. Around $30...
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1.8KAutomotive
Bookings of Chery Tiggo 8 Pro and Tiggo 4 Pro started in Pakistan: Check price and features
Ghandhara Nissan Limited (GNL) has started booking for its newly launched crossover SUVs — Chery Tiggo 4 and Tiggo 8 Pro. The...
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1.2KDell
Dell releases powerful 12th Gen Intel Core XPS 15 and XPS 17 laptops
It’s a long-awaited update for people who have been following Dell’s XPS 15 and XPS 17 laptops, and it’s now arrived. Intel’s...
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866International
Russia considers accepting Bitcoin as payment for its oil and gas
Russia is now considering accepting Bitcoin as a means of payment for its oil and gas exports after the sanctions made it...
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1.1KFBR
How to verify FBR Active Taxpayer Status in Pakistan
All people with a source of income in Pakistan are required to register with the Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR). Someone who...
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1.1KCDA
CDA allotted 282 plots to people affected by land acquisition in sector E-12
On Monday, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has allotted 120 more plots to people who were affected by land acquisition in sector...
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1.2KEconomy
ADB approves $300 million for development of Pakistan’s capital markets
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a loan of $300 million on Tuesday for the improvement of Pakistan’s capital markets, enhancement of...
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924Hotel
5-star hotels be constructed in Mansehra’s Ghanool and Swat’s Mankial
Private company signed an agreement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government to establish five-star hotels in Mansehra’s Ghanool and Swat’s Mankial to facilitate tourists...
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934CDA
Pakistan Movement Park inaugurated along Islamabad Highway in Sector H-8
The chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), Amer Ali Ahmed, inaugurated the Pakistan Movement Park in Sector H-8 on Thursday, with the aim...
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1.3KEducation
How to play Wordle: A beginner’s guide
When Josh Wardle’s word game, Wordle, was released, it caused a massive online surge. Wordle is a great way to take a...
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605messaging app
WhatsApp is considering allowing users to send files up to 2GB in size
WhatsApp is apparently developing a feature which allows to share media files up to 2GB to a select group of beta users....
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543Entertainment
Oscars 2022: Winners, Red Carpet & More Big Moments
The highest prize at the 2022 Oscars went to Apple’s TV+ CODA, which gave Apple TV+ its first Best Picture prize. Will...
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531Gaming Industry
PUBG maker Krafton, Solana Labs to develop blockchain games & NFTs
The creator of PUBG, Krafton, has formed a collaboration with blockchain company Solana Labs. The two companies will collaborate on the creation, operation,...
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622Automotive
Honda increased prices of local assembled Civic, City and BR-V
Following in the footsteps of Kia and Toyota, Honda Pakistan has also increased the price of its vehicles. The prices of Honda Civic,...
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2.1KCricket
Waqar Younis inducted into PCB Hall of Fame
Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis has been inducted into the PCB Hall of Fame. On the third Test of the Beno Qadir...
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751Pakistan
Punjab to elect new CM as Buzdar steps down
The Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has given his resignation on Monday when the joint Opposition submitted a no-confidence drive against...
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765Foreign exchange reserves
SBP reserves drop $869 million to $14.96 billion on debt repayments
A massive outflow of $869 million week-on-week mainly for debt repayments dragged the foreign exchange reserves of the State Bank of Pakistan...
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829Entertainment
Arooj Aftab featured on Times Square Billboard as Spotify’s artist of the month
Pakistani-American singer and two-time Grammy nominee, Arooj Aftab, has been featured on Times Square Billboard as Spotify’s Ambassador for ‘EQUAL Pakistan’. Aftab...
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549China
China to promote Pakistan’s exports by allowing import of more Pakistani rice
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi declares that Beijing desired to encourage Pakistani exports to China by permitting the import of more Pakistani...
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733Inflation
Demand for vehicles, ACs and refrigerators grows despite mounting inflation
According to the Bureau of Statistics, production and demand for vehicles, air conditioners and refrigerators have increased significantly despite mounting inflation. During...
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537New York
Uber reaches deal to list all New York City taxis on its app
As the city recovers from the pandemic, Uber said it will engage with New York taxi networks, a longtime transportation competitor, to...
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700Climate Change
Apple using world’s first low-carbon aluminium in the iPhone SE
Apple is proud of its expertise to recycle metal, and now it’s working to reduce the metal’s environmental impact. The current iPhone...
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889Automotive
Regal Automobiles getting ready to launch automatic variant of Prince Pearl
Prince Pearl, a 800cc hatchback by Regal Automobiles may soon be available as Prince Pearl automatic to take on United Bravo and...
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949Economy
Rupee hits historic low of Rs 182.34 in inter-bank
The downfall of Pakistani rupee continued its record-breaking trend, when it hit a new all-time low at Rs 182.34 compared to the US...
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880Karachi
Steps taken to raise Karachi traffic police to international standards: new chief
The newly posted Karachi traffic police chief is looking forward to bringing the city traffic police up to international standards and said...
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792Pakistan
Salman Iqbal, Rohail Hyatt, Kishwar Naheed among 45 to receive civil awards
President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday conferred civil awards on prominent citizens of Pakistan as well as foreign nationals for showing gallantry...
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788Business
Number of companies registered by SECP reached 158,537 till end of 2021
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) struck off over 3,000 inactive companies from its books during the period of December...
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994Economy
GDP growth to exceed 5 percent mark in fiscal year 2021-22
Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin expressed confidence on Sunday that the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth would surpass the...
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1.2KAutomotive
Indus Motor announces another massive price hike for Toyota cars
For the third time in four months, Toyota Indus Motor Company (IMC) has raised the prices of its locally manufactured cars. The...
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5.2KSmartphone
Xiaomi sold record high 190.3 million smartphones in 2021
Xiaomi, a Chinese smartphone maker, announced a 21.4 percent increase in fourth-quarter sales, as industry shipments of devices steadily pick up following...
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1.2KInternational
Russia tells Google to stop spreading threats against Russians on YouTube
Russia has asked that Google stop disseminating threats towards Russian nationals on its YouTube video-sharing platform, an action that may lead to...
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1.1KPakistan
First of four PHA’s underground rainwater harvesting tanks inaugurated in Rawalpindi
Provincial Minister for Literacy and Non-Formal Education Raja Rashid Hafeez and Chairman Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) Rawalpindi Asif Mehmood inaugurated PHA’s...
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712China
China investing over $400 billion in nearly 600 projects across Muslim world
China is looking forward to investing over $400 billion in almost 600 projects all over the Muslim world under the Belt and Road...
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827development projects
Govt decides to cut development budget by Rs 300 billion
In the budget of 2021-22, Rs 900 was allocated for the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) but International Monetary Fund asked the...
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760competition
Pakistan’s Emma Alam beat over 100 competitors to win global speed reading competition
Pride of the country- Emma Alam from Pakistan won the 13th World Speed Reading Championships finals, defeating more than 100 competitors across...
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810Business
B2B e-commerce startup Jugnu raises $22.5 million in Series A Round funding
Pakistan-based Jugnu, a B2B E-commerce startup, has succeeded to raise US$22.5 million. The Series A round was headed by Saudi-HQ’d and MENAP servicing B2B...
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1.1KChina
Pakistan can earn about $2 billion through potato export to China
Pakistan can earn about $2 billion through potato export to China as containers are available at cheaper rates to local exporters. Pakistan...
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1.3KHydroelectric power
IsDB gives Pakistan $180 million for 800 MW Mohmand Dam hydropower project
The Pakistani government and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) have signed three Framework Agreements totaling $180 million to fund the Mohmand Dam...
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972laptop
Lenovo ThinkBook 14+, ThinkBook 16+ with 12th Gen Intel CPUs launched
Lenovo has launched the ThinkBook 14+ and Lenovo ThinkBook 16+ gaming laptops as the latest additions to the ThinkBook series in China....
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747Automotive
Oil companies are selling substandard fuel as high-octane for profits
To deceive customers and increase profits, several oil marketing companies (OMCs) in Pakistan have been selling research octane number (RON)-95 fuel as...
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764Automotive
World’s longest over 100ft car has a jacuzzi, mini-golf and helipad
After being refurbished by its owner, the world’s longest car has grown even longer. A mini-golf course, jacuzzi, TV, fridge, and a...
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927Cement
Cement prices increase to all-time high of Rs 870 amid rising costs and more demand
Cement prices have shown an immense increase due to escalating coal rates, limited supplies, and other related problems, consequently increasing the cost...
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921Depression
Depression, anxiety on the rise among youth of Karachi
A recent scientific study discovered that levels of anxiety, depression, and stress are increasing mostly among the young population of Karachi. The...
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830industrialization
Large scale manufacturing grows 7.6% in seven months
The large-scale manufacturing (LSM) increased 8.2 percent year-on-year in January, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) stated. As per the data, during...
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900Coal Power
Govt working on policy for conversion of coal to gas and liquid fuels
During the era of decreasing domestic gas production and high-priced fuel imports, a new policy to convert Coal-to-Gas (LTG) and Coal-to-Liquid (CTL)...
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780European Union
Trade between Pakistan and 28 EU member states reached €12.2 billion in 2021
EU and Pakistan bilateral trade has showed an increase by 78 percent to €12.2 billion in 2021 from €6.9 billion in 2013, largely...
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776CPEC
Special Economic District at Gwadar Smart Port City to be made tax-free zone under CPEC
The Gwadar Smart Port City Master Plan says the proposed special economic district (SED) is expected to get tax-free status. In accordance...
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697Russia
Telegram surpasses WhatsApp to become Russia’s top messenger
Telegram has surpassed WhatsApp as Russia’s most used messaging app, according to Megafon, with Russians rushing to the service as Moscow tightens...
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916internet
How to stay anonymous online
Even though the internet was developed and conceived of as a platform that guaranteed privacy for free speech, however anonymity is far from...
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731International
Oman announces 675 job vacancies in private sector
Oman has posted a number of job openings in the private sector. According to the Times of Oman, the Sultanate’s Labour Ministry...
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965Smartphone
Smartphone prices in Pakistani market expected to fall by 35%
According to Muzzaffar Hayat Piracha, CEO of Air Link Communication, the tariffs and taxes on domestically produced phones have been drastically reduced...
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783Automotive
Price of locally assembled crossover SUV Proton X70 increased
Al-Haj Automotive has announced the revised prices for its compact SUV, Proton X70, which follow the debut of locally assembled variants. The manufacturer...
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646China
China’s Wang Yi makes four-point proposal on China-Pakistan relations
China and Pakistan are dedicated to enhancing their strategic coordination and pragmatic cooperation, according to Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang...
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879export
Pakistan’s exports of textile and clothing reached $12.6 billion so far in FY22
Pakistan’s textile exports has witnessed an increase of 26 percent to hit a record high of $12.6 billion in the first eight...
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765Pakistan
Rs 250 per 40 kg increase in minimum support price of wheat to Rs 2,200
The government has increased the minimum support price for wheat by 13 percent, setting a public sector procurement target of 6.9 million...
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718gas shortage
Pakistan continues with $3 billion gas pipeline amid Russia sanctions
Pakistan plans the groundbreaking of $3 billion gas pipeline by the year-end with financial and technical support from Moscow at the time when...
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718engro
Engro partners with WWF-Pakistan for conservation of Indus River dolphin
WWF-Pakistan and Engro Foundation, the social investment arm of Engro Corporation, will be mutually working together for the conservation and management of...
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910health insurance
Smartbenefits launches affordable employee health insurance for SMEs
The first-ever Pakistan-based health insurance startup ‘Smartbenefits’ is facilitating employers by making healthcare benefits accessible and affordable for them. According to the...
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748Economy
Pakistan attracts $1.26 billion in foreign direct investment in eight months
Total foreign direct investment (FDI) into Pakistan rose 6.1% to $1.26 billion during the July–February 2021-22 compared to $1.19 billion in the...
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748Instagram
Mark Zuckerberg said that NFTs are coming to Instagram
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) will be available on the Meta social networking platform Instagram, according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg. NFTs let users to...
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1.1KAutomotive
Suzuki consumers to get tax refund after President Alvi upholds FTO decision
President Arif Alvi has upheld the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) decision with regard to charging excessive sales tax on purchase of Suzuki...
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2.0KEntertainment
Netflix knows when you sharing password and it will now cost you
Sharing your Netflix credentials with someone outside your household for free may soon result in an extra cost. The streaming service revealed that it will...
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1.5KProperty
How to check property ownership in Pakistan online
For many years, it was difficult to determine who owned the property. There was no way for consumers to check online property...
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719Aviation
Pakistani art and culture to be displayed at different places of country’s airports
The Federal Government plans cultural displays at airports to encourage the culture of all provinces, it was expressed at a meeting held...
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1.2KCement
Chinese companies to set up cement factories in Pakistan
Pakistan has invited big Chinese companies to establish cement factories and is planning for zero duty on these products to increase their...
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949Hungary
BOP President and CEO, Zafar Masud, awarded Hungary’s highest civil award
President & CEO of The Bank of Punjab, Zafar Masud, was bestowed with the highest civil award of Hungary for leading the...
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841Development
Punjab utilized Rs 300 billion from Rs 458 billion development funds in eight months
Usman Buzdar, the Chief Minister of Punjab remained under severe criticism by the different political quarters of the country since the time...
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808Economy
Bank advances to private sector more than doubled to Rs 874.3 billion in eight months
Macroeconomic indicators are showing an optimistic picture of the economy of Pakistan as private sector credit off-take is more than doubled in...
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1.3KFeatured2
38.3 km long Rawalpindi Ring Road project will complete in two years
The construction work of 38.3 km long main carriageway from Baanth (N-5) to Thallian (M-2) under Rawalpindi Ring Road project would be...
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1.8KChina
Saudi Arabia considers accepting Chinese yuan for oil
According to the Wall Street Journal, Saudi and Chinese officials are discussing pricing part of the Gulf nation’s oil sales in yuan...
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2.2KCricket
Nida Dar helps Pakistan end 18-match World Cup losing streak
The Pakistan women’s cricket team won their first match of the ICC Women’s World Cup in 2022, defeating an in-form West Indies...
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1.1KChina
Pakistan hosts mega OIC meeting, China’s Wang Yi attends for first time
The 48th session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) began today at the Parliament House in Islamabad....
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1.3KEntertainment
Ahad Raza Mir roped in for Netflix’s Resident Evil series
Actor Ahad Raza Mir will star in the original Resident Evil series, which will be available on Netflix. According to a report...
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1.0KAviation
PIA begins direct flights from Lahore and Karachi to Azerbaijan’s capital Baku
The flight operations for Baku have been started by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) with two flights from Karachi and Lahore that carried...
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1.3KEducation
In a first, private students allowed to take matric exam in science subjects
The Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC), a meeting of heads of education boards in Pakistan, permitted private students all over Pakistan...
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712Business
Pakistani startups raised staggering $563.5 million in 255 deals since 2015
Pakistani startups have raised $563.5 million in 255 deals from the year 2015. Only in 2021, 83 deals raised $350 million, revealed...
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1.1Kfertilizer
50 kg urea bag price increased to Rs 1,934
Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC), one of the leading fertilizer manufacturing companies has raised the price of its 50 kg urea bag to...
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919copper mine
Pakistan to restart gigantic Reko Diq copper-gold project after a decade
Barrick Gold Corporation of Canada and the governments of Pakistan and Balochistan pen down a contract on a framework to help for...
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879Karachi
Ecnec approves Rs 201.57 billion for Karachi Circular Railway project
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved Karachi Circular Railway as an up-to-the-minute urban railway under Public Private Partnership...
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731Automotive
Volvo is testing wireless charging technology for EVs in Sweden
As part of an initiative to test alternate charging solutions, Volvo will put a wireless EV charging system to the test. In...
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1.9KCricket
Pakistan fast bowlers Afridi, Naseem put Australia in trouble in 1st day of final Test
On the first day of the deciding third and final test in Lahore, fast bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah each...
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694China
China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737 crashes in China with 132 people aboard
After an abrupt dive from high altitude, a China Eastern Airlines (600115.SS) Boeing 737-800 with 132 people on board crashed in the...
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844IMF
IMF asked Pakistan to show how it would fund $1.5 billion subsidy package
The International Money Fund (IMF) had said it needed Pakistan to explain how it would fund a $1.5 billion subsidy package announced...
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562linkedin
AI startup Inflection wants to make it easier for humans to talk to computers
Some of the industry’s most well-known minds are teaming together to solve one of computing’s most difficult problems. According to CNBC, LinkedIn...
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941Automotive
Hyundai Sonata 2.0 MPi AT vs Honda Civic RS
Every automotive fan has been buzzing about the Honda Civic 2022 since its announcement. We’ve put together a Civic 2022 comparison with...
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1.1KCDA
CDA inaugurates new Hill Park in Sector G-10/4 Islamabad
Capital Development Authority Chairman Amir Ali Ahmed had inaugurated a new park called Hill Park on 3rd Road in Sector G-10/4 Islamabad....
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1.1KFashion
In a first, Pakistani artist Rabia Zakir unveils solo art exhibition in Madina
Rabia Zakir, a Pakistani artist, became the first international painter as she has been given the honor to have a solo display...
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934Education
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to have 1,000 more girls community schools
The establishment of 1,000 more girls’ community schools in the upcoming academic year has been decided by the Elementary and Secondary Education...
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948Nadra
Over 8.2 million overseas Pakistanis registered with Nadra
Over 8.2 million overseas Pakistanis having National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (Nicop) had been registered with National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA),...
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684development projects
PM Imran Khan to launch Rs 581 billion South Punjab development package
Prime Minister Imran Khan will be launching Rs 581 billion South Punjab development package for the upgradation of ruined infrastructure, developing the...
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668internet
USF launches 7 projects worth Rs 8 billion to provide broadband services to over 2.5 million people
The Universal Service Fund (USF) on Monday initiated seven projects costing over Rs 8 billion to deliver broadband services to unserved and...
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946Automotive
Toyota Pakistan reveals plans for local production of hybrid cars
Toyota Indus Motor Company (IMC) has started updating its production facilities in Pakistan in preparation for local assembly of Hybrid Electric Vehicles...
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715International
Ukraine receives first batch of humanitarian aid from Pakistan
Ukraine got the first batch of humanitarian aid from the government of Pakistan on Friday, which was transported via Poland. According to...
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702Samsung
Samsung releases new Galaxy A series phones with two-day battery life
Samsung has announced the arrival of Galaxy A53 5G and Galaxy A33 5G, plus the company also quietly launched the Galaxy A73 too....
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740International
Surge in demand for umrah flights after Saudi Arabia lifts vaccination check at two holy mosques
There is an increased demand for flights destined to Saudi Arabia following the decision to cancel the registration of COVID-19 vaccination data...
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595International
Pakistan and United States relaunch Trade and Investment Framework Agreement
Pakistan and the United States have relaunched the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) to strengthen and revitalize trade and business affiliations...
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640Import
Import of duty-free items surge 66% to $23.42 billion in eight months
The increase in the import of duty-free items during the month of February was found to be 42.41 percent to $2.67 billion as compared...
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788China
New studies find more evidence supporting natural origin of SARS-CoV-2
The research teams from different countries have recently published three reports which discovered that some zoonotic origins were the cause of the...
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975Overseas Pakistani
Govt to install e-gate system at airports to facilitate overseas Pakistanis
The government is looking forward to introducing an e-gate system for the facilitation of overseas Pakistanis at the time they arrive in Pakistan,...
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852Education
First transgender school to be opened in Lahore
The Punjab government is looking forward to opening a transgender school in the Barkat Market of Lahore, the Punjab School Education Department...
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1.3KFeatured2
CDA to construct 7.8 km long Bhara Kahu Bypass to address traffic problems
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is looking forward to constructing a 7.8-kilometer long ‘Bhara Kahu Bypass’ in order to cater to the...
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2.1KIslamabad Airport
Inquiry ordered against airport staff on complaint of overseas Pakistanis
Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi, the Federal Ombudsman, has taken serious note of complaints filed by Overseas Pakistanis, particularly South African Overseas Pakistanis, against...
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979Automotive
Volkswagen reveals all electric microbus ID Buzz
After nearly 75 years since the first Volkswagen Type 2 came off, the Microbus is back. VW is bringing back the iconic...
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553dialysis machine
How to prevent kidney stones
One out of every ten people develop a kidney stone over their lifetime. According to recent studies, the number of cases of...
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1.6KAutomotive
Changan’s Oshan X7 vs KIA Sportage vs MG HS vs Hyundai Tucson
The Changan Oshan X7 is a D-segment SUV that was recently released. In Pakistan, Changan is already recognized for its economical vehicles like...
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1.3KSamsung
Samsung Galaxy S22 vs S21: What’s different?
Samsung’s Galaxy S22 portfolio is now official, with people aggressively searching Samsung S22 Ultra price in Pakistan including the specs of the...
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1.1KPakistan
UAE interested in acquiring 747-MW Guddu Power Plant
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed its objective to get combined cycle 747-MW Guddu Power Plant (GPP), sources in Privatisation Commission...
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826Technology
Soul Sisters Pakistan founder Kanwal Ahmed interviewed by YouTube CEO
Kanwal Ahmed, a distinguished Pakistani motivator, activist, entrepreneur, executive producer, and founder of the Facebook page Soul Sisters Pakistan, has been spotted...
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840Pakistan
Cut-off yield on T-bills increased by up to 130 basis points
The cut-off yields on the Treasury Bills (T-Bills) were found to enhance by up to 130 basis points on Wednesday. It took...
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1.1KEducation
19% children in Pakistan remained out of school in 2021
About 19% of children did not go to school last year in the country while the contribution of private ones dropped down...
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750Economy
Pakistan fully engaged with IMF for revival of bailout package
The finance ministry has said that Pakistan is fully engaged with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over a $1 billion loan tranche...
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791Canada
Trade between Canada and Pakistan jump to CAD $1.25 billion
The Canadian High Commission in Pakistan stated that Pakistan’s exports to Canada posted an increase of 24 percent in 2021. The High...
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728cyber security
Samsung Galaxy source code targeted by hacker group Lapsus$
Ransomware group Lapsus$ has claimed another international company among its victims — this time releasing data purportedly stolen from Samsung Electronics. Samsung...
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933Pakistan
World Bank approves $435 million to finance low-cost housing projects in Pakistan
World Bank (WB) has approved $435 million loans for three housing projects in Pakistan to facilitate low income groups. The three Pakistani...
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2.1KSnooker
Youngest Snooker champion Ahsan Ramzan wants cueists to be treated like cricketers
Ahsan Ramzan, a 16-year-old snooker prodigy in Pakistan, desires the government and society to consider cueists as seriously as cricketers. On Friday,...
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971Aviation
Multi-role J-10C fighter jets inducted into PAF fleet
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has disclosed the latest addition to its fleet – the next-generation Chinese J-10C fighter jets. The announcement...
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981Construction
Steel price raised twice in four days to rise above Rs 208,000
Manufacturers have increased the price of steel bars by up to Rs 8,000 to above Rs 208,000 per tonne in less than...
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829Climate Change
Japan installs weather surveillance radar in Karachi to cover 450 km radius
An ultra-modern weather surveillance radar has been initiated in Karachi. The radar is funded by Japan, with the ability to cover the country’s southern...
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673Entertainment
Naseeruddin Shah surprises audience with virtual appearance at Karachi Literature Festival
The appearance of legendary Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah, via a live session, in Karachi Literature Festival 2022 was so unexpected but pleasurable...
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956Coronavirus
Pakistan lifts all COVID-19 restrictions after two years
The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), according to reports, has lifted all Covid-19-related restrictions after two years. Asad Umar, the Federal...
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1.9KCricket
Bangladesh make history at Women’s World Cup with 9-run win over Pakistan
Pakistan and Bangladesh, the two bottom-placed teams, met in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 match no. 12 at Seddon Park in...
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1.0KAutomotive
How to verify vehicle ownership details in Pakistan
In Pakistan, after the vehicle purchase you need to get through verify the vehicle’s possession, excise taxation record, and other documentation validated...
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2.1KCricket
Babar Azam’s heroic 196 help Pakistan save second Test match vs Australia
With skipper Babar Azam blasting an incredible century (196), Pakistan cricket team performed a stunning inning against Australia to draw the second...
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1.1Klifestyle
5 Tips to Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle in Pakistan
It is critical to live a healthy life in order to be happy and active. Our lives are so stressful these days,...
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771PTA
Ufone 4G ranked top voice and data network by PTA
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) ‘Mobile Networks Benchmark Report for 2022,’ has released its new ranking and Ufone 4G grabs the top position...
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871Economy
Inflows under Roshan Digital Account reach $3.632 billion ending February 2022
State Bank of Pakistan has revealed that the total inflows under Roshan Digital Account (RDA) have touched $3.632 billion at the end...
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930Featured
ECC approves Rs 8.2 billion subsidy for Ramazan relief package
A total of Rs 8.28 billion Ramazan package has been approved by the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet under which...
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889Pakistan
Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to allow free movement of cargo trucks
Pakistan and Afghanistan have made a contract to permit free movement of each other’s trucks carrying trade shipments between the two countries...
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788Samsung
Samsung Galaxy F23 5G launched with 120Hz screen and SD750G for $210
The Samsung Galaxy F23 5G is the direct successor to the F22 5G from last year. The key improvements include a better...
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1.2KPakistan
Loss-making Millat Tractors shuts down production operations
Millat Tractors Limited (MTL), Pakistan’s largest agricultural machinery manufacturer, has closed due to a severe funding crisis. According to MTL, the whole...
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505Hearing Problem
Over 1 billion people at risk of losing their hearing due to loud music
Over one billion people, aged 12 to 35, are in danger of losing their hearing owing to prolonged and severe exposure to loud music...
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831laptop
Acer’s new gaming laptop Predator Helios 300 has up to 360Hz refresh rate display
Acer has unveiled the Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop. The most amazing aspect of this new laptop is that it is the first...
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728Cancer
Research shows ants can be trained to detect cancer in humans
According to a new study, ants can detect cancerous cells in humans, implying that they could be utilized for cancer diagnosis in...
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899Pakistan
First rainwater storage tank with 100,000 gallons capacity completed in Rawal Park
The first underground rainwater tank with a storage capacity of 100,000 gallons has been constructed at Rawal Park. The Parks and Horticulture...
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965Pakistan
ISKP claims responsibility for suicide bomb attack in Sibi
Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that took place on Tuesday in Sibi district of Balochistan in...
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1.4KCDA
Trial run of Metro Bus Service to Islamabad Airport to start in April’s first week
The much-anticipated metro bus service from Peshawar Morr to Islamabad International Airport is expected to become operational next month (April 2022). As...
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791Economy
Remittances soar to $20.14 billion during July-February
Workers’ remittances in February stood at around $2.2 billion, showing a growth of two percent month-on-month. The remittance from the overseas Pakistanis...
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1.2Kexport
11 sectors record double-digit growth in exports in February
The exports of 11 sectors, comprising value-added textiles, showed double-digit growth in February when compared to the corresponding month last year. According...
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1.3KAviation
Low-cost carrier Fly Jinnah unveils brand identity as it moves closer to launch
At present, there are three private airlines, operating in Pakistan. Fly Jinnah, with the abbreviation ‘FJ’, has come ahead as a fourth...
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1.1KCoronavirus
Your blood group determines if you can catch severe COVID
According to recent research, blood types may play a role in whether or not people develop severe symptoms of COVID-19. For example,...
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785iPhone
The iPhone SE returns for $429 with A15 Bionic chipset and 5G
The third-generation iPhone SE is one of Apple’s most affordable iPhones to date. The iPhone SE 2022 comes in the same body...
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2.0KCricket
Cricket Australia shows interest to host a tri-series involving India and Pakistan
Cricket Australia is willing to stage a tri-series that Australia will host featuring arch-rivals India and Pakistan. Nick Hockley, the CEO of...
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759interest rate cut
State Bank leaves policy rate unchanged at 9.75%
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) kept the interest rate at 9.75 percent for the next six weeks, in line with market...
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866development projects
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa PDWP approves development projects worth Rs 30.6 billion
The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) has approved development schemes costing Rs 30.602 billion in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The projects were approved in...
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862Inflation
44% Pakistanis disturbed over rising inflation and unemployment
At least 80 percent of Pakistanis have the opinion that the country is moving in the wrong direction. The top concerning issues...
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1.2KImran Khan
Karachi’s Shaukat Khanum cancer hospital to be opened by end of next year
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said the Karachi branch of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital will be operational by the end of...
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783Oil Marketing Companies
Rs 20 billion proposed for paying price differential to Oil Marketing Companies
The Petroleum Division and Ministry of Energy has proposed Rs 20 billion initially as supplementary grant for payment of Price Differential Claim...
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1.1KPakistan
SBP directs banks to employ 20% women by 2023
State Bank of Pakistan has directed banks across the country to employ at least 20 percent of women by 2023. Addressing the...
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976Coke Studio
‘Pasoori’ makes it to the top 3 on Spotify’s Global Viral 50 list
Ali Sethi and Shae Gill’s ‘Pasoori’, the famous Coke Studio track, broke the records as it has still listened to weeks after its release- it...
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786drone delivery
World’s first hydraulic drone Flowcopter can fly for 6 hours without recharging and refuelling
Flowcopter, a Scottish firm, claims to have created the world’s first hydraulic drone. Instead of batteries and electric motors, the drone employs...
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783Podcast
YouTube offering $50-300K to get Podcasters to make videos
According to those familiar with the situation, YouTube is reaching out to podcasters and podcast networks, offering “gifts” of up to $300,000...
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978Automotive
Kia EV9 flagship electric SUV with self-driving technology to debut in 2023
Details are still limited about Kia EV9, but what we can say for sure is that the flagship all-electric SUV will compete...
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941Samsung
Samsung set a new Guinness World Record with the Galaxy S22 Ultra
A total of 1000 consumers in 17 cities were given the opportunity to unbox the flagship Galaxy S22 Ultra on March 5...
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764Coronavirus
Pakistan achieves major milestone by fully vaccinating 100 million citizens
The World Health Organization (WHO) has applauded Pakistan on immunizing 100 million residents against COVID-19. “Heartiest Congratulations to Pakistan,” the WHO said...
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772Economy
Trade deficit widens to $32 billion in eight months
Pakistan’s trade deficit has widened by 82.26% to almost $32 billion in eight months (July to February) of the ongoing financial year...
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733FBR
FBR reduces property valuation rates of immovable properties in 40 cities
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Thursday revised property valuation rates of immovable properties in 40 major cities of the country. In 2016,...
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699Digital Pakistan
Death certificate system to be digitized for ease in insurance claims
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has got down to provinces for the digitization of the death certificate system to...
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948Automotive
149,813 cars sold in 8 months in Pakistan
According to monthly figures from the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA), the sale of cars increased by 6% MoM in February 2022,...
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1.0Kcruise missile
India regrets accidental firing of nuclear-capable BrahMos missile that landed in Pakistan
India’s military unintentionally fired a missile into Pakistan, according to the defence ministry in New Delhi, which described the incident as “very...
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722Business
Bank financing to SMEs jump by 20% to Rs 524 billion in second quarter
Bank financing to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has jumped by 20 percent quarter-on-quarter in October-December 2021. The PTI government has been...
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711Climate Change
In a first, Pakistan elected to UN Environment Assembly
Malik Amin Aslam, Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Climate Change, has been chosen as vice president of the UN Environment...
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755Automotive
Sony and Honda are collaborating on an electric vehicle to compete with Tesla
Sony and Honda have teamed up to form a new venture that will manufacture and sell electric vehicles (EVs). The companies have...
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668iPhone
The 7 biggest announcements from Apple’s Peek Performance event
Apple just wrapped up its Peek Performance event, where it unveiled a new iPhone SE with the company’s latest mobile processor and...
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1.9KCricket
Rawalpindi Test pitch gets ‘below average’ rating from ICC match referee
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium’s pitch, where the first Test between Pakistan and Australia ended in a tame draw on Tuesday, has officially been...
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2.0KFootball
Dutch football legend Clarence Seedorf converts to Islam
Clarence Seedorf, a football star, has converted to Islam and thanked his wife for teaching him the “in-depth understanding of Islam.” He...
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823Computers
Alvi attends event on Pakistan’s first open-source RISC-V microprocessor
The Usman Institute of Technology University has developed Pakistan’s first open-source microprocessor and now the country is looking forward to creating its...
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917organ transplant
Punjab allows swap transplant from stranger to end organ trafficking
The Punjab government has approved swap transplant plan- the country’s first scheme which enable the patients to have access to the organs...
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694Education
APS massacre survivor Ahmad Nawaz elected president of Oxford Union
Army Public School massacre survivor, Ahmad Nawaz, has been nominated president of the Oxford University’s debating society Oxford Union. Nawaz tweeted, “Today...
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784Pakistan
Pakistan launches national gender policy framework to empower women
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives launched the National Gender Policy Framework intended...
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1.1KFeatured2
After completion of 10 economic zones, Punjab to now launch four more SEZs
The government has established 10 Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in different parts of Punjab to promote the manufacturing sector, boost diversification in...
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1.9KIslamabad
Old Marghazar Zoo in Islamabad to be replaced by a virtual zoo
Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Amer Ali Ahmed and Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) Chairperson Rina Saeed Khan visited the old Islamabad...
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1.0KCrime
Here is how e-tagging of street crime suspects will work in Karachi
According to Karachi police, a new bill for e-tagging street offenders has been created, with Additional IG Karachi Ghulam Nabi Memon claiming...
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1.1KMonal Restaurant Islamabad
Supreme Court orders authorities to de-seal Islamabad’s Monal restaurant
The Supreme Court has put on hold a judgment by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordering authorities to close the Monal Restaurant...
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1.4KAviation
First batch of Chengdu J-10C semi-stealth multi-role fighter jets received from China
China has delivered the first batch of Chengdu J-10C semi-stealth 4.5-gen advanced multi-role fighter jets to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). Unofficial...
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1.2KEhsaas
Ehsaas Rashan Riayat Program launched to provide 30% monthly subsidy on daily use items
Prime Minister Imran Khan launched the Ehsaas Riayat Rashan Program in Islamabad, which would provide a thirty percent monthly subsidy to twenty...
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711International
Oil prices may hit $240 if sanctions on Russia supply continue
Experts say that oil prices could hit $240 per barrel this summer in the worst-case scenario if Western countries roll out sanctions...
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926Constitution
Word ‘minorities’ to be replaced by ‘non-Muslims’ in Constitution of Pakistan
The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Law and Justice has given the approval to replace the word “minorities” with “non-Muslims” in Article...
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1.1Kdevelopment projects
Foundation stone laid for rehabilitation of Rs 4 billion Saggian Road-Sharaqpur Road
Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has laid foundation stone for rehabilitation project of Rs 4.32 billion Saggian Road-Sharaqpur Road. Addressing the inauguration ceremony, the...
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1.2KPakistan
Pakistan and Uzbekistan agree to expand trade via Afghanistan
Pakistan and Uzbekistan have decided to further expand and deepen their strategic partnership in all areas and agreed to determine an accord...
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1.9Kchitral
Construction work on 153 km Chitral-Shandur road begins after 40 years
The construction work of Upper Chitral and Shandur Road after 40 years has been handed over to National Highway Authority after federalization,...
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1.5KHousing Scheme
Government to give housing loans to non-gazetted employees, overseas Pakistanis
The government is looking forward to organising housing loans for lower cadre non-gazetted employees benefitting them from the Naya Pakistan Housing Programme...
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835International
UNGA: Why did Pakistan abstain from voting on Russian invasion of Ukraine?
On Wednesday, March 2 2021, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) voted on a resolution demanding an unconditional stoppage to the Russian invasion...
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664Coronavirus
Saudi Arabia scraps majority of Covid-19 restrictions
Following a continuous decline in new cases, Saudi Arabia has eliminated most of its remaining Covid-19 restrictions on social distancing and travel,...
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748internet
3G and 4G users in Pakistan reached 109.72 million by January end
By the end of January 2022, Pakistan had 109.72 million 3G and 4G users, up from 107.68 million at the end of...
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513Google
Google to restrict apps from tracking you on Android devices
Google has expanded its strategy to restrict data tracking on its Chrome browser to include apps on its Android-based smartphones. Its Privacy...
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746export
Record $100 million per day growth of exports during February
Exports of the country has showed a hike to $2.80 billion in February FY2022 from $2.06 in the same month last year,...
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876Economy
Fitch Ratings forecasts robust GDP growth of 4.5% this year
Fitch, one of the three leading international rating agencies, based in New York has said that GDP rate of Pakistan during the...
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744Pakistan
Highest-ever revenue of Rs 644 billion generated from telecom sector in FY21
The telecom sector has earned the revenue of Rs 644 billion in the fiscal year 2020-21, the highest-ever, as compared to the...
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646Education
Microsoft rolls out K12 education transformation framework in Sindh
Microsoft penned down an Educational Transformation Agreement (ETA) contract with two main divisions of the Government of Sindh, The School Education and...
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913Pakistan
SBP Merit Scholarship Scheme announced and you can apply by March-end
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced the Merit Scholarship Scheme 2020-21 which will given to the brilliant and bright children of...
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965Lahore
Tomb of Jahangir in Lahore makes it to the World Monuments Fund watch list for 2022
Jahangir’s mausoleum complex has been nominated in the World Monuments Fund (WMF) as one of the 25 heritage spots on the World...
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990Jazz
Jazz and Telenor ordered to pay additional $60 million over delay in license renewal
Due to a delay in paying licence renewal payments, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has ordered Jazz and Telenor Pakistan to pay...
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1.9KSports
Medvedev stays World No 1 but lose Russian flag
Daniil Medvedev stayed on top, but the country column next to his name contained a white rectangle, after the ATP responded to...
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912Automotive
Toyota Corolla Cross, Rush and Prius prices increased by 18-21%
Toyota Indus Motor Company (IMC) has raised the prices of its Complete Built Up (CBU) units. Toyota has released a statement stating...
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1.3KPakistan
Former president Rafiq Tarar passes away in Lahore at 92
According to his grandson Ataullah Tarar, former president and Supreme Court judge Muhammad Rafiq Tarar died on Monday in Lahore. He was...
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1.2KEntertainment
Hasan Raheem and AP Dhillon the most listened to artists on Spotify in Pakistan
Spotify unveiled some intuitions into music trends in Pakistan, depicting a glimpse into the artists, songs, and genres that Pakistani users inclined...
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610Education
Punjab upgrades all 44 nursing schools to colleges and started BS nursing programme
The Punjab government has announced to upgrade almost 44 nursing schools to nursing colleges along with the initiation of a BS nursing...
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904Pakistan
Balochistan govt to plant 10 million trees during 2022
The Balochistan government has taken the initiative to plant 10 million trees across the province in the current year with the intention...
