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896New YorkPakistani-American Ahsan Chugtai nominated as senior advisor to NYC Mayor
It is for the first time in the history of the US that a Pakistani-American politician has been selected as a senior...
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1.9KCricket
Hasan Ali signs for Lancashire Cricket for six County Championship games
Hasan Ali has been signed by Lancashire Cricket for the first six matches of the 2022 LV= Insurance County Championship, according to a...
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729Electricity
Sri Lanka to turn off all street lights until March 31 to conserve electricity
Sri Lanka has instructed all heads of local government bodies to turn off all street lights in the country until March 31...
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822Pakistan
Police identify facilitator of Peshawar imambargah blast
Police has identified facilitator of the suicide bomber of the Peshawar imambargah blast in Kocha Risaldar that killed 63 people and injured...
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2.1KCricket
Shane Warne died shortly after ending extreme ‘liquid diet’
Shane Warne had just completed a 14-day ‘extreme’ liquid diet in an attempt to slim down before he tragically died of a...
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894export
Incentives package unveiled to attract investment in export industries
Prime Minister Imran Khan has stressed the significance of industrialization for the country after he announced an incentives package to attract investment...
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949Investment
Third amnesty scheme approved to whiten black money at 5% tax rate
The government has decided to announce third amnesty scheme – the Promotion Package for Industry – by offering to whiten the black...
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865health insurance
Rs 400 billion allocated for provision of Sehat Cards to 30 million families in Punjab
Government has allocated 400 billion rupees for provision of Sehat Cards whereby the free treatment up to one million rupees are being...
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1.3KHot
Nokia launches smart city pilot project on Lahore’s MM Alam Road
Nokia begins pilot smart city project on MM Alam Road of Lahore and would install sensors for management of street lights, waste...
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3.0KFBR
Rs 3.79 trillion revenue collected in eight months against target of Rs 3.53 trillion
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has collected Rs 3.79 trillion in the first eight months of the current fiscal year (8MFY22)....
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1.4KPakistan
Punjab to have Pakistan’s first state-run free test tube baby center
Punjab province will provide free in-vitro fertilization (IVF) or test tube baby facility to the people facing fertility problems, at a public...
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2.0KChelsea
Up to 10 parties interested in buying Chelsea from Russian oligarch
In the heat of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Chelsea’s Russian owner, Roman Abramovich, has chosen to sell the football club. Abramovich purchased Chelsea...
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810Instagram
Instagram announces closure of separate IGTV app
Instagram, the Meta-owned photo and video sharing platform, has declared that it will phase out its separate IGTV app in favour of...
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819Kamyab Jawan Program
Low-income families to get Rs 407 billion interest-free loans under Kamyab Pakistan Program
At a ceremony in Islamabad, Prime Minister Imran Khan announced the beginning of the Kamyab Pakistan Program (KPP), which will provide interest-free...
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1.2Kdivorce
Federal Shariat Court says 100% Haq Mehr must be returned in khula cases
In a recent judgement, the Federal Shariat Court ordered Muslim women seeking Khula (divorce) from their husbands to return whatever Haq Mehr...
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1.0Kcotton
Over 7.4 million cotton bales reach ginning factories across Pakistan
Over 7.4 million cotton bales have reached ginning factories across the country till March 1,2022 registering increase of 32 percent as compared...
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1.5KHot
World’s first high altitude nature corridor spreading from K-P to AJK to be built
With the intention to boost eco-tourism in the country, the Ministry for Climate Change has developed a plan to build the world’s...
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2.6KEconomy
Pakistan sets economic growth target of around 4.8% for the year
Despite a number of adverse geopolitical conditions and the rising trend of prices at the global level, National Economic Council (NEC) has...
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1.2KAviation
PIA planning two weekly flights between Karachi, Lahore and Sydney
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the national carrier was planning to start direct flights to Sydney, Australia, Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan has...
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1.1KInternational
Agreement signed to bring back 3,000 stranded Pakistanis in Turkey
With the purpose of repatriation of 3000 Pakistanis stranded in Turkey, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Pakistan...
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661digital transaction
79.1 million digital transactions amounting to Rs 2.2 trillion conducted in 1QFY22
The number of transactions conducted via mobile banking channels grew 29 percent by volume and 36 percent by value at 79.1 million...
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929Gold Rate
Gold advances in Pakistani market after Russia invades Ukraine
Concerns about weak economic conditions amid the Ukraine conflict raised gold prices on Monday, prompting a flight from volatile commodities to safer...
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667social media
How to record 10-minute videos on TikTok using your iPhone or Android phone
TikTok began allowing users to upload videos up to 10 minutes long on Monday, stepping up the young platform’s competition with YouTube....
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689Automotive
KIA increased prices of best-selling vehicles by as much as Rs 475,000
Lucky Motor Corporation Limited (LMCL) dominated the market due to its stability in vehicle price, however due to volatility in the market...
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865Cattle Market
First-ever livestock policy to increase halal meat exports
The government has drafted its first-ever policy for the development of livestock industry in the country and it aims to increase halal...
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759Business
Himalayan Chef Grocery Shopping: A One Stop Solution For Your Kitchen Needs!
Imagine you have had a very long rough day at work; you come back home, open up your pantry to cook something....
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812Investment
Foreign investors earn $1 billion profit on their investments in Pakistan in 7 months
Foreign investors have successfully earned over $1 billion as profits and dividends on their investments in Pakistan during the first seven months....
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1.6Kinternet
Pakistan to get 100Tbps internet speed through new Submarine Cable SEA-ME-WE 6
Pakistan’s Trans World Associates has announced that it is becoming a major part of a consortium that will operate and manage SEA-ME-WE...
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1.2KElectricity
Pakistan plans 40,000 MW nuclear energy by 2050 to meet electricity demands
Pakistan is progressing to adapt to zero-emission clean energy with a strategic nuclear power generation capacity of 40,000 megawatts (MW) by 2050....
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1.1Kemployment
5,500 youth from ex-Fata merged areas will be given new jobs
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has taken the initiative of the Accelerated Skills Development Programme for merged regions at an expense of Rs...
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1.5KNadra
NADRA to build another Mega Center in Peshawar
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is looking forward to building a new mega center in Peshawar so as to facilitate...
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1.1KFood
Abey Khao: Pakistan’s first food truck owned and managed by all deaf people
The ‘Abey Khao’, which interprets to “Eat Guys” food truck is Pakistan’s first portable restaurant manned entirely by deaf staff, giving an...
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733Business
Apple, Google, Netflix and IKEA join the growing list of companies pulling out of Russia
A number of private global companies have found their own ways to hit back against the invasion as sanctions against Russia rack...
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865laptop
Samsung’s Galaxy Book2 Pro and Pro 360 launched with 12th Gen chips
At this year’s Mobile World Congress, Samsung revealed the Galaxy Book2 laptops, which feature Intel’s 12th generation processors, full HD webcams, secured-core PC certification, and more. Samsung’s latest laptops, the Galaxy Book2 Pro and Galaxy Book2 Pro 360, include 1080p AMOLED displays and support for the S Pen. Design and Display While the laptops share a lot of similarities with the previous model, which was released in...
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555International
Ukrainian, Russian officials to hold talks again amid attacks by Russia
Ukrainian and Russian officials are set to hold talks on Wednesday for the second time since Russia invaded the former Soviet state,...
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650FBR
FBR’s robust revenue growth enabled government to subsidize petrol, electricity
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said that robust revenue growth of 28.5 percent by the Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR) had...
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914Pakistan
100 new solar power plants worth 200 MW to be installed at WASA tube wells
The Punjab government is going to launch a Rs 39 billion new solar power plant project for the Water and Sanitation Agency...
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1.1KE-Commerce
Pakistan targets to grow e-commerce market to $9.1 billion by 2025
Pakistan’s e-commerce market would be boosted up to $9.1 billion by 2025, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on E-Commerce, Senator Aon Abbas...
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1.0KCurrent Account deficit
Pakistan heading towards record $20 billion deficit in current fiscal
The current account deficit (CAD) of Pakistan has hit $2,556 million for the month of January 2022 compared to deficit of $219...
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1.1KFighter Plane
Fifth-generation stealth fighter jet TF-X becomes Turkish-Pakistani project
Pakistan and Turkey are collaborating on the development of a fifth-generation stealth fighter jet named the Turkish Fighter Experimental (TF-X) . This major...
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1.3KInvestment
Pak, Hungarian investors form AquaHatch to develop freshwater ecosystem in Pakistan
Talking at the foundation of AquaHatch International Private Limited, a Pak-Hungarian joint venture (JV), the BoI chief stated relations among the two...
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1.3KHighways
National Highway Authority approves Rs 53.5 billion annual maintenance plan
The National Highway Authority (NHA) Executive Board has approved annual maintenance plan (AMP) 2021-22, with a cost of Rs. 53.558 billion along...
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710iOS
The best iOS 15.4 features that will change how you use your iPhone
iOS 15.4 is Apple’s newest iPhone operating system, and it comes with features such as a redesigned Safari browser, Focus Mode, Live...
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2.1KCricket
100% stadium capacity allowed for historic Australia Test series
The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Tuesday decided to allow 100% stadium capacity for the month-long Pakistan-Australia cricket series, starting...
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1.3KAutomotive
Three variants of Suzuki Swift 2022 launched in Pakistan
The 3rd generation Suzuki Swift 2022 has been launched in Pakistan in three variants at a starting price of Rs 2.5 million....
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2.0KFootball
UEFA suspend Russian clubs and national teams from all competitions
FIFA and UEFA have announced that Russian clubs and the national team will be banned from participating in competitions run by the...
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867Economy
China-centric economic strategy finalised to have average growth of 5.9% by 2025
Pakistan’s economic growth has been badly undermined due to the lack of proper planning, inconsistent policies, and the increasing role of international...
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791Pakistan
Govt approves 15% allowance for grade 1 to 19 employees
The federal government has issued an Office Memorandum (OM) for providing a 15 percent Disparity Reduction Allowance for government employees from grade...
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770Economy
PTI government borrowed $12 billion foreign loans in seven months
As per the report, issued by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MEA) about foreign loans, the government has borrowed loans, worth $12.022...
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786Featured
NayaPay secures $13 million funding round to expand Pakistan’s digital payments
A Pakistan-based fintech platform, NayaPay, has raised $13 million in one of the biggest seed rounds in South Asia. Bringing together a...
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795Fisheries
Seafood exports increase by 5.08% to $231.6 million in seven months
As per the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), during July-January (2021-22), the seafood exports were noted at $231.584 million as compared to...
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1.1KDigitalization
3,800 utility stores and 120 warehouses finally undergo digital transformation
The Utility Store Corporation (USC) has linked its 3,800 stores and over 120 warehouses with the computerized digital central database system. USC...
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627Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrencies surge over demand from Russians and Ukrainians
Cryptocurrencies defied a stock market slump on Monday to rise amid what analysts said was increased demand from Russian and Ukrainian buyers. ...
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664social media
WhatsApp message reactions are coming soon
The world’s biggest messaging service WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta, is working on a number of new features, one of which...
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848International
National Bank of Pakistan fined $55.4 million by United States
Following Prime Minister Imran Khan’s impactful visit to Russia, US regulators have penalized the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) $55.4 million for...
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2.1KCricket
PCB names Rizwan as captain of PSL 2022 team
Mohammad Rizwan of the Multan Sultans has been named captain of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 7 team, according to a statement...
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697Pakistan
SBP to provide unlimited loans for agri warehouse projects at 6% markup
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is all set to provide unlimited loans for agri warehouse infrastructure schemes in rural areas, central...
