Syeda Sadia Shahid

Pakistan October exports set a new record, swell 17.5% to $2.47 billion

There has been an increase in the exports of the country by 17.5 percent during the month of October 2021 to $2.471 billion which was $2.104...

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GT road

TLP workers lift GT Road blockade and move to open ground

Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan informed about the agreement between the government and the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) to end the march...

702

Imran Khan

PM Imran Khan credits govt policies for decline in poverty in FY21

World Bank data shows a debility in the country’s poverty line during the fiscal year 2020-21, said Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday. According to...

704

Lahore

Lahore ranks second among top five most polluted cities in world

The weather change resulted in smog which has once again engulfed Lahore. The provincial capital’s air is said to be the most...

823

Gilgit Baltistan

Sirbaz Khan becomes the first Pakistani to scale 9 of the world’s 14 highest peaks

Mountaineer Sirbaz Khan superseded to attain the title of the first Pakistani to climb nine of the world’s highest 14 peaks, each having height...

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Karachi

Renovated Manora beach with recreational spot and waterfront opens for public

‘Manora Waterfront Beach’ has been inaugurated by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Saturday. The project worth Rs 650 million was recently...

520

Electricity

Nepra report says power sector hit by underutilization of efficient plants

Underutilization of efficient power plants was one of the important causes for the rise in the consumer-end price of electricity, said National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) in...

889

Islamabad

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...

661

Climate 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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Automotive

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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Construction

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...

997

CPEC

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,...

776

Investment

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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Islam

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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Coal 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...

816

Current 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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Automotive

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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Business

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...

873

export

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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Cricket

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...

943

Business

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...

680

earthquake

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...

874

Dubai 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...

657

Climate 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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export

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...

640

Crime

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...

604

Climate 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...

789

Child 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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China

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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Investment

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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Independence 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...

752

debt 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...

702

Pakistan

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...

522

Coronavirus

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...

986

Education

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...

702

Ehsaas

Govt announces 50 percent plus benefits policy for women in Ehsaas

The government has disclosed the “50 percent Plus Benefits” policy for women in the framework of Ehsaas to empower them, said Special Assistant to the Prime...

520

HIV

Experts concerned about an increase in HIV cases in Ratodero

Regardless of numerous interventions, the HIV outbreak continued the suffering of the affected community in Larkana’s Ratodero taluka. At least 52 HIV infected children embraced...

800

Doctor

Peshawar University graduate Dr Omar Atiq to head American College of Physicians

Dr. Omar Atiq, a Pakistani origin doctor has been nominated as the next President of American College of Physicians, the largest medical specialty...

836

Business

Dollar hits historic high at Rs 172 in the open market

The US Dollar continues to increase its worth against the rupee, mounting to a historic high of Rs 172 in the open...

751

Farmer

Wheat production target for next season likely to rise to 30 million tonnes

Due to the commencement of the Rabi crop season in the coming weeks, the government is focusing to attain the wheat production...

729

Pakistan

PM Imran’s speech becomes most-watched on UN’s YouTube channel

Prime Minister Imran Khan’s speech, once again has become the most watched YouTube video among those of other world leaders on the...

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mountaineering

Pakistani mountaineer Sirbaz Khan set to summit 7th highest peak, Dhaulagiri

Sirbaz Khan, the Pakistani mountaineer, is looking forward to getting another achievement to become the first Pakistani to summit nine out of 14...

562

Coronavirus

Unvaccinated citizens to face tighter restrictions from October 1

Unvaccinated citizens will face stricter restrictions starting October 1, says National Command and Operation Centre Chief Asad Umar. According to the report, Umar stated...

999

e-visa

Pakistan to offer visa-on-arrival to 65 countries including US, Canadian residents

Pakistan will update its visa policy in near future, proposing visa-on-arrival service to citizens of 15 more countries including the Iran, USA,...

552

courier service

Pakistan Post soon to offer banking services to its customers

Banking services through Pakistan Post Office Department (PPOD) have been planned out by Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin with the suggestion that it should come into joint ventures...

886

Economy

24 percent educated Pakistanis jobless right now

The graph of unemployment continues to rise across the country, the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) highlights that 24 percent of...

1.1K

development projects

Govt released Rs 112 billion for ex-FATA uplift, only 37% of promised funds

Before the merger of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the federal government had promised to give Rs...

1.1K

Education

HEC announces undergraduate scholarships for students of Gilgit-Baltistan

The undergraduate scholarships have been announced by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) for the students of Gilgit-Baltistan. As per the announcement from HEC,...

912

Business

Pakistan single window to help the country become an international trade hub

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) will not only lessen the time, cost and impediments while contributing considerably towards simplicity of doing business, but...

1.1K

Cryptocurrency

Bahrain cryptocurrency exchange RAIN to launch in Pakistan

Pakistan’s first cryptocurrency exchange RAIN is all set to be launched soon, as all the arrangements related to the project have been...

1.9K

Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur Eesha Sheikh makes it to Forbes Next 1000 list for 2021

Eesha Sheikh, Pakistani entrepreneur has made it to the prestigious ‘Forbes Next 1000 2021’ list. Her health tech app Playpal has become famous for helping...

1.5K

Education

Govt plans to open PM’s promised university at Sir Syed Memorial Building

It is being planned to establish a university in the Sir Syed Memorial Building, G-5 instead of establishing the same on the...

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Import

Imported ‘most expensive’ sugar ever reaches utility stores

The ‘most expensive’ sugar has been imported by the federal government for the first time in Pakistan’s history for Utility Stores Corporation. As per...

1.1K

Islam

No minimum age for conversion in Islam, says LHC

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that Muslim jurists relate the mental capability of a child as of central significance for conversion...

804

Electricity

Nepra approves subsidy rationalization plan for electricity consumers

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has given the approval of the first part of three-phased subsidy rationalization plan of the government for...

689

ECC

ECC approves revised Kamyab Pakistan for submission before the cabinet

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet has approved a reduced Kamyab Pakistan Programme (KPP) on Thursday. According to the news fetched from the meeting...

756

International

Air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths a year, says WHO

The air pollution has become one of the biggest environmental dangers to human health, causing seven million untimely deaths a year, said...

1.7K

College

Balochistan to get first-ever girls cadet college in Quetta

The first-ever Girls Cadet College in Quetta has been decided to be established by the Balochistan government with the aim to provide quality education...

546

Edible Oil

Govt to intervene in market to reduce edible oil, sugar, flour prices: Tarin

Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin says the government has decided to intervene in the market to partially reduce prices of essential food items,...

734

development projects

KP govt to specify part of development schemes for plantation, horticulture

The decision, regarding allocation of specific areas concerning all development schemes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for plantation and horticulture purposes, has been taken...

606

dengue

National outbreak feared as Islamabad reports 32 new dengue fever cases

An outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease feared in the coming days in Pakistan as the federal capital of Islamabad has reported 32...

889

Business

Pakistan exported 95,991 tonnes of meat worth $333 million in FY21

Pakistan exported 95,991 tonnes (worth $333 million) of meat and meat preparations in FY21 that is an all-time high figure. Managing Director of PK Livestock, Tariq Mehmood Butt...

541

Disabled Person

Restaurant in Lahore employs staff with speech and hearing impairments

A restaurant in Lahore has pushed for social change by employing people who are speech and hearing impaired who communicate with guests...

2.3K

Business

KU graduate and IBA alumnus Sabir Sami appointed KFC Global CEO

Sabir Sami has been appointed as KFC Global Chief Executive Officer by Yum! Brands with effect from January 1, 2022, according to a...

1.1K

FBR

FBR intelligence arm unearth tax evasion of Rs 460 million by steel mill in Punjab

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has unearthed tax evasion worth Rs 460 million after conducting a raid on the business premises...

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Certification

Punjab govt suspends health officers over Nawaz Sharif’s fake vaccination entry

The Punjab government has deferred the Medical Superintendent (MS) and a senior doctor of Lahore’s Kot Khawaja Saeed Hospital in a case regarding the...

733

Paint

Scientists create the whitest paint that might make air conditioning obsolete

The world’s whitest paint has been developed by scientists at Purdue University, which aims to reduce or even eliminate the need for air...

787

internet

Pakistan among 10 countries where internet freedom is on decline

Pakistan is among the world’s top 10 countries where internet freedom has been on the decline and raised apprehensions over the guidelines...

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cotton

2.6 million cotton bales reach ginneries, a surge by 160 percent

More than 2.69 million cotton bales have reached ginning mills so far, representing nearly 160 percent higher arrivals. The meeting of the...

829

Crime

Rawalpindi sees surge in street crimes

Rawalpindi reports an increase in the number of street crimes with culprits stealing 20 motorcycles, three other vehicles, mobile phones, and cash. ...

581

Pakistan

Towards a Polio-Free Pakistan: Only one polio case reported this year so far

Pakistan has recorded only a single case of polio virus in the first seven months of the present year, stated Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry  According...

496

Journalist

Half of the journalists from Karachi suffer from anxiety: CEJ study

More than half of the journalists from Karachi suffer from anxiety, the pressures are even mounting and also stresses are mounting, revealed...

715

Coronavirus

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine could soon be approved for children ages 5-11

Pfizer and BioNTech claimed their COVID-19 vaccine has produced a strong immune response in 5 to 11-year-olds, and are planning to make the shot...

645

employee

House rent ceiling of government employees raised by 44 percent

Prime Minister Imran Khan has approved a 44 percent increase in the house rent ceiling for federal government employees. The meeting in...

699

Economy

ADB projects Pakistan’s economy to grow by 4 percent in FY22

Pakistan’s economy is expected to grow by 4.0 percent in the current fiscal (FY22) as business activity gradually resumes in the second...

1.4K

Murree

Work on tourism expressway from Rawalpindi to Murree to start soon

To promote tourism in the region, the government is putting in efforts to start construction work of Tourism Expressway from Rawalpindi to Murree,...

725

covid-19

ADB cuts Asia growth forecast on slow Covid vaccine rollout

Slow inoculation rates, rushing contagions, and crippling lockdowns can impose “lasting scars” of the Covid epidemic on developing Asia, said Asian Development...

606

Climate Change

PM Imran Khan wants developed countries to raise climate ambitions

Prime Minister Imran Khan requested the developed countries of the world for observance of the covenants of the Paris Agreement on climate...

881

Business

GDP of Pakistan expected to grow by 4.2% in FY22: Fitch

The economy of Pakistan will grow at the rate of 4.2% during the current fiscal year against the government target to get...

1.5K

Education

Insaf Afternoon Program approved funds for 3965 primary schools in Punjab

A grant of Rs 3,275,568 has been approved for 3965 primary schools in Punjab under Insaf Afternoon Program for the development period...

588

Coronavirus

Coronavirus mutated 30 times in South African woman: report

The coronavirus mutation occurred 30 times in an HIV-positive South African woman who carried the virus for 216 days. According to the...

659

Gas tariff

Government to raise gas prices by up to 37 percent

The government’s proposed inverse gas tariff plan aims to significantly increase gas prices by up to 43 percent to partially offset the...

936

Business

Current account deficit widens 81 percent to $1.47 billion in August

The Current Account Deficit during the month of August has increased by 81 percent to $1.476 billion as compared to the previous...

867

Cement

Punjab issues 22 NOCs for setting up cement factories

22 no-objection certificates (NOCs) have been issued by the Punjab government to set up new cement factories while ensuring that no more...

663

China

Chinese firms to invest $15 billion in the petrochemical industry

Chinese companies have showed interest to invest $15 billion in Pakistan’s petrochemical industry, a venture that also includes the development of constructing...

805

Business

SBP increases policy rate by 25bps to 7.25 percent after a 15-month gap

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has increased the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 7.25 percent on Monday after 15...

926

Kamyab Jawan Program

Banks to be selected through bidding for Kamyab Pakistan Program

Commercial banks and microfinance banks have been decided to involve in the government’s Kamyab Pakistan Programme (KPP) which were scaled down to address apprehensions of the...

1.5K

Automotive

First batch of 40 buses for Karachi’s Green Line project reaches from China

A batch of 40 buses for the Green Line bus rapid transit system (BRTS) reached Karachi, proving a ray of hope for...

1.0K

Fruit

University professor grows 40 different fruits on a single tree

A miracle or technology advancement? – A professor from American university has produced a tree on which different fruits are grown. As...

742

Business

Foreign investment falls 20 percent to $203 million in Jul-Aug

A 20 percent drop-down of Foreign direct investment (FDI) has been reported in the first two months (July-August) of the ongoing fiscal...

714

Automotive

Saving from CNG run-vehicles has dropped to only five percent

The saving by running vehicles on compressed natural gas (CNG) has dropped to only five percent while others say it is almost...

874

Business

Pakistani startups Sastaticket, Safepay feature on Forbes Asia ‘100 to watch’ list

Another new achievement-Pakistani startups are on the way to make their space in the international platform by fascinating wider international investment and...

633

Farmer

The government will set up a food security management body

The federal government has decided to make a National Food Security Management Committee under the supervision of the prime minister to take...

574

Measles

Sindh to launch immunization drive against measles, rubella

The health department of Sindh is soon going to start measles and rubella immunization from the 15 of November till the 27 of...

540

engro

Dry-docking at Engro LNG terminal completed: Hammad Azhar

The process of dry docking at the Engro liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Karachi has been completed, Hammad Azhar. Hammad Azhar, the Minister for...

600

Business

Output of LSM industries grows by 2.25 percent in July

The fiscal year 2020-21 has been wonderful for the Large Scale Manufacturing- LSM Industries in Pakistan which showed a growth of 14.85...

697

COMSATS

COMSATS students working on project to use mosquitoes to vaccinate people

Students from COMSATS University Islamabad are looking forward to a project to convert mosquitoes into vaccine-carrying syringes. It was revealed by COMSATS...

1.9K

Hot

Pakistan achieves self-sufficiency in production of mung beans

Pakistan has achieved the self-sufficiency in the production of mung beans as the initial estimate of the crop for 2021-22 records the...

2.1K

Degree

HEC allows DPT and Pharm D graduates to use the title ‘Dr’ with the name

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has licensed the degree holders of Doctor of pharmacy and physical therapy to use the title ‘Dr’...

1.6K

Crime

FIA DG inaugurates ‘Case Management System’ at the agency headquarters

Director General (DG) of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has laid the foundation of the “Case Management System” (CMS) at the FIA headquarters. According...

748

Pakistan

PM Imran orders facelift of old tourist resorts

Prime Minister Imran Khan has ordered the officials concerned to provide incentives to financiers in the tourism sector and commended the provincial...

799

food inflation

40 kg wheat bag price increased by over 32 percent to Rs 1,950

Wheat issued price has increased by over 32 percent from Rs 1,475 to Rs 1,950 per 40 kg, announced Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin. He was...

666

China

Pakistan participates in first China-hosted 4-nation UN Peacekeeping exercise

China wrapped up its first international peacekeeping exercise, depicting the extent of its military strength on a colossal training ground encompassed by...

574

Aviation

ECC approves $130 million cash support for PIA

At least $130 million (about Rs 22 billion) cash has been approved by the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet aiming...

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Crime

358 killed, 35,000 bikes snatched in Karachi during Jan-Aug 2021: CPLC report

The Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) has issued a report regarding street crimes offended in the first eight months of 2021 in Karachi, at...

1.5K

Automotive

CDA approves Rs 873 million to launch bus service in Islamabad by February

Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to launch a bus service in the capital city of Islamabad by coming February, fulfilling the...

718

Islamic Banking

PSX wins best Islamic stock exchange award

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has won the award of the best Islamic stock exchange by Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA) for the...

621

Business

Chinese firms confident in Pakistan after meeting with PM Imran

The Pakistan government is concentrating on the ‘ease of doing business’ policy and extending facilities to investors, stated Prime Minister Imran Khan...

762

Climate Change

Residents of Kallar Syedan, Kotli Sattian, Kahuta, Murree to get stoves in winter

As the winter season is about to start, the government has officially approved a project to issue 300 environment-friendly stoves among families...

1.0K

Pakistan

Swat establishes its first women police station

The Swat district of Hussain Valley in the Malakand Division has made history by setting up of its first women police station. The entire...

548

Pakistan

Pakistanis can now easily open bank accounts remotely

Pakistanis will now be able to conveniently and remotely open bank accounts via digital channels including websites and mobile applications. An official...

714

Large-scale manufacturing

Iron, steel output in last 10 years swelled by 196 percent to 4.7 million tonnes

The production of iron and steel in the last 10 years has swelled by 196 percent to 4.777 million tonnes in FY21 from 1.616...

1.1K

Business

Big trade expected between Pakistan Turkey via new land route

A big step for bilateral trade between Pakistan and Turkey as a direct land route via the Istanbul-Tehran-Islamabad (ITI) road corridor is...

573

FBR

Govt mulls tax relief for Pakistan Mortgage Refinance Company

The Federal Board of Revenue has proposed to exempt the income of Pakistan Mortgage Refinance Company Limited (PMRC) from income tax and...

1.1K

Domestic Violence

The first anti-harassment and violence cell launched for women

The first “anti-women harassment and Violence Cell” has been established by Lahore police on Tuesday to ensure prompt registration of cases and...

703

Coronavirus

Sindh allows businesses to remain open till 10 pm, ends work from home condition

Considering the decreasing phase of COVID-19 cases in Sindh, the provincial government relieved some restrictions related to coronavirus. According to a notice issued...

600

Hydroelectric power

Wapda records highest peak-hour hydel generation at 8,854MW

The Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) has recorded 8,854 megawatts of hydel power generation which is the highest peak-hour generation of...

525

covid-19

Education ministers agree to pass all matriculation, intermediate students

All the matriculation and intermediate students will be promoted due to the existing situation of coronavirus, as the fourth wave of the...

1.5K

Aviation

Lufthansa keen on resuming operations in Pakistan after 13 years

German carrier Lufthansa is eager to resume passenger flights to Pakistan after a 13-year absence. The second-largest airline in Europe in terms of passengers carried,...

1.4K

Business

Rupee slumps to an all-time low of 168.9 against the dollar

A decline of 85-paisa in the inter-bank market owing to the pressures caused by external payments, hauled the rupee to a record...

637

Automotive

Matric student builds a car using old motorcycle engine in Khanewal

A matriculation student named Hassan has recently assembled a car in Khanewal with a motorcycle engine along with the other parts of a vehicle. According to...

1.2K

Dam

Murree, Kotli Sattian and Kahuta to have five mini dams

A decision regarding five mini dams has been taken by the government, which will be constructed in Rawalpindi’s three mountainous tehsils, Murree, Kotli Sattian, and Kahuta in...

736

election

PTI bags most seats in cantonment polls

The PTI has made its first place in the local government elections, held on Sunday, for 39 cantonment boards all over Pakistan...

666

Coronavirus

Pakistan Railways bans unvaccinated people from travelling

Unvaccinated people have been banned to travel via railways in the country starting today, people who have received a single dose can...

662

housing finance

SBP package for housing sector will primarily help big builders: report

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) incentive package for construction and housing sector would help achieve financing targets of influential builders for...

2.0K

Construction

Construction of Dir motorway and Peshawar-D.I. Khan motorway gets ECNEC approval

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Friday has approved three mega projects worth Rs 340 billion including Dir...

1.7K

Haripur

Youtuber discovers eight waterfalls in Jab valley, Haripur

A Pakistani YouTuber Hassan Nisar has explored eight waterfalls in Jab valley Haripur, Hazara in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Hassan Nisar has discovered at least eight waterfalls...

1.2K

Education

Punjab govt to recruit 4,000 headteachers for schools

A new step in the educational sector, the government of Punjab has officially approved to hire 4,000 headteachers against vacant posts all over the province’s schools as...

568

Farm goods

National Agriculture Commission to be set up to develop agri sector

A ‘national agriculture commission’ would be set up for the advancement of agricultural education and research, said Syed Fakhar Imam. According to the report,...

860

Business

Remittances see 10 percent increase in first two months of FY22

Pakistan has received $5.364 billion in remittances during the first two months of the fiscal year 2021-22 (2MFY22), showed an increase of...

777

Pakistan

Steps taken for agricultural development in Punjab yield positive results

Efforts done for the betterment of farmers have now started to yield fruitful results of agricultural development, said Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar According...

530

Coronavirus

WHO offers to set up vaccination centers in Balochistan

World Health Organisation (WHO) has offered support for the establishment of more inoculation centers in Balochistan to accelerate the Covid-19 test and vaccination process in the...

1.1K

Education

Nisha Rao is the first transgender student to get admission in MPhil

Belonging from a rejected community, Nisha Rao, Pakistan’s first transgender has gotten admission in MPhil. It is an achievement to attain this...

988

Business

Nadra launches contactless biometric verification service for banking

Making positive use of technical advancements, and accepting the request of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), National Database and Registration Authority...

845

calligraphy

In a first, a Pakistani calligrapher wins prestigious Islamic award

Renowned Pakistani calligrapher, Muhammad Ali Zahid has been honored to achieve the Albaraka International Turk calligraphy competition 2021 conducted in Turkey. According to details,...

627

Karachi

Addition of 900MW a gift for Karachiites, says Khusro during visit to Bin Qasim Power Station 3

Adding 900MW in power generation capacity for Karachi will prove to be a gift for people and the industries, stated Makhdum Khusro Bakhtiar, Minister for...

914

Featured

Banks okay Rs 59 billion loans under Mera Pakistan Mera Ghar scheme

According to the statement of State Bank of Pakistan, issued on Wednesday, more than Rs 59 billion have been approved for disbursement under...

871

Education

Leading UK university honors Pakistani educationist with doctorate

The University of Hertfordshire conferred an honorary doctorate of education degree to a Pakistani educationist as a credit of his contributions to...

899

Aviation

Pakistan among 46 countries to implement 75 percent of aviation safety standards

In its safety audit report released on Wednesday, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) added Pakistan to the list of 46 countries in achieving the...

2.1K

Education

First suicide prevention center inaugurated at Fatima Jinnah Women University

The country’s first suicide prevention center has been inaugurated at the Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) on Thursday. The launch corresponds with...

844

Business

First-ever EU-Pakistan business forum for SMEs launched

The first-ever European Union (EU)-Pakistan Business Forum for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) was launched on Thursday, aimed at boosting trade with countries...

568

Cattle Market

Ban on livestock exports causes loss of foreign market

The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Commerce believes that the livestock ban is causing loss of foreign markets for the exporters. In the...

932

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

KP govt recovers 4,100 kanals land worth Rs 60 billion from encroachers

At least, Rs 60 billion worth of 4,100 kanals government land has been recovered from encroachers by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Board of Revenue...

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covid-19

Remote learning is setting back millions of children in Pakistan: Unicef

Pakistan and other South Asian countries are suffering as their schools have been closed due to Covid-19 but they lack online devices...

860

Pakistan

Punjab govt approves 150,000 water meters for Rawalpindi

In a new step taken by Punjab government, Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) has given the approval for a project to install...

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Featured

NEPRA approves Rs 1.38 per unit hike in power tariff

On Friday, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approved an increase of Rs 1.38 per unit in power tariff. According to an order...

693

Child Protection

Professor Zulfiqar Bhutta of AKU awarded 2021 Roux Prize

Aga Khan University (AKU) professor, Prof Zulfiqar Bhutta has been awarded the 2021 Roux Prize for turning evidence into health impact. On Wednesday, a...

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Business

Morgan Stanley downgrades Pakistan Stock Exchange from emerging to frontier

The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) has announced to cut down Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) among reduced progressive economies into Frontier Markets...

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Crime

Pakistani village Rasool Pur achieves full literacy and no crime

Rasool Pur, a small village in Pakistan, located in the isolated areas of the northeastern Punjab province, has shaped a model for an...

959

Lahore

Five commercial zone plots auctioned for Rs 21.5 billion in Lahore

Five commercial plots for Rs 21.588 billion have been auctioned in Lahore after it received the highest bid price from four groups. ...

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Islamabad

PM Imran launches cadastral map of Islamabad to end land record tampering

In order to curb land record tampering, Prime Minister Imran Khan has launched the cadastral map of Islamabad. On Wednesday, the premier...

809

IMF

Govt scales back Kamyab Pakistan Programme after IMF’s objections

The federal government has decided to cut back the size and scope of the Kamyab Pakistan Programme (KPP) considering the objections raised by the IMF over the...

840

Challan

Underage drivers, parents fined over Rs 2 million in Karachi in three days

Approximately Rs 2.6 million fine has been imposed by Karachi police, in the form of challans issued against underage drivers and others in Karachi...

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Entertainment

PISA 2021 adds TikTok, Instagram celebrities in its nominations

The second annual Pakistan International Screen Awards (PISA 2021), which will be taking place in Dubai on 5th November 2021, has publicized the sensational...

884

Gallup

7 in 10 Pakistanis believe PTI will complete its five-year term

A survey has revealed that a majority of Pakistanis believe that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will complete its five-year term. According to a study...

737

Bureaucracy

FPSC raises concerns over declining standard of education

The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) raised severe concerns over the deteriorating standard of education, recommending the procedures and strategies to the government to improve it. According...

875

dress code

‘Tight jeans, short shirts’ banned as FDE issues dress code for educationists

Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has issued a recent dress code for the teachers in federal institutions which prohibits female educationists from...

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China

Pakistan, China universities develop high-yield hybrid rice varieties

The people of Pakistan have initiated to take advantage of the fruits of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as the universities of Punjab...

814

cargo

Cargo ship Heng Tong, stuck at Sea View for 48 days, finally freed

A container ship, MV Heng Tong 77, had been stranded at Karachi’s Sea view beach which is now freed after 48 days from the...

731

China

Sinovac booster shot increases protection against Covid-19

A booster shot of the two-dose Sinovac inactivated vaccine offers effective fortification against the Delta variant of coronavirus. According to a Chinese report, potency, scale,...

769

Automotive

Financial crisis of oil marketing companies worsens

Due to severe financial crisis, the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have demanded the government to yield measures to support and address their...

555

China

Pakistan to exhibit products in 18th China-ASEAN Expo with 28 booths

Pakistan will showcase its national image and organize 15 Pakistani companies to exhibit their specialty products of the country with 28 booths...

812

Certification

NCOC asked to make vaccination certificates mandatory for banking services

The Sindh health department has made a request to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), looking for the vaccination certificates compulsory...

842

Business

Exports of services up 6.39 percent to $483 million in first month of FY22

Pakistan Bureau of Statistics presented a report on Saturday, illustrating that exports of services have been increased by 6.39 percent to $483...

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Aviation

Airblue announced ticket of Rs 4,847 from Karachi to Lahore

The most fascinating proposal by Pakistan’s leading airline-Airblue, has lessened the ticket price for citizens travelling from Karachi to Islamabad and Lahore...

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Ehsaas

8171 web portal launched for Ehsaas beneficiaries

Dr Sania Nishtar, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, speaking at a press on Friday, publicized the inaugural of Ehsaas 8171...

644

China

Pakistan to revive tourism through cooperation with China

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on tourism between Pakistan and China has been signed and forge partnership with travel agencies to encourage...

859

Climate Change

Pakistan received 24 percent below-average rainfall from July to August

The Meteorological sector has freshly released data which presents that Pakistan has received 24 percent below average rainfall from July to August...

882

Automotive

Zulfiqarabad Oil Tankers Terminal to get e-ticketing system

Barrister Murtaza Wahab, Karachi Administrator stated to the representative of oil marketing companies that e-ticketing system will be propelled in collaboration with oil...

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Islamabad

Islamabad ranked second safest city in Southern Asia

Islamabad, Pakistan’ capital, has been declared as the second safest city in the Southern Asia region in a safety index, assembled by an...

1.5K

Aviation

Fly Jinnah is Pakistan’s new low-cost airline

Air Arabia has publicized a joint venture after ‘Fly Arna’ as it worked together with one of Pakistan’s leading business corporations Lakson Group to launch...

937

Cardiac Stent

Pakistan gets its first paediatric cardiac electrophysiology programme at NICVD

The National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), Karachi’s biggest cardiac hospital has accomplished another milestone by starting the first “Paediatric Cardiac Electrophysiology Programme (PCE)” in Pakistan. According to...

842

Climate Change

Weather, climate disasters surged fivefold in 50 years, says UN

Weather disasters are striking the world four to five times more often and causing seven times more damage than in the 1970s,...

608

Automotive

Pakistan witnesses highest oil sales in the month of August

Oil sales in the country increased by 22 percent during the months of July and August to 3.9 million as compared to 1.97 million...

662

Education

HEC issues warning on unrecognized institutions for students

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has issued an alert to parents and students to stay alert of “unrecognized” acquisition institutions, comprising universities...

704

CPEC

First HVDC power transmission project under CPEC becomes operational

The first China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) power transmission project, the 660kV High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Matiari-Lahore transmission line, started commercial operations on...

657

Business

Seed Out receives IsDB Award for impact in Islamic Economics

Another great achievement for Pakistan- Seed Out, a micro-entrepreneurs non-profit crowd funding platform has been conferred with Islamic Development Bank Award for inspirational achievement for the first...

585

Coronavirus

Citizens below 18 years to be administered Pfizer shots: NCOC

National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has decided to administered Pfizer anti-coronavirus vaccine to citizens who are below 18 years of age. In...

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Medical Students

Medical student in Lahore wears clown costume to earn living

A medical student from Lahore, Saima Sarwar, was found to be working as a street clown for her mother’s medical treatment. This girl’s story is...

909

Faisalabad

World record created by planting 100,000 saplings in Faisalabad

A world record was formed by planting 100,000 saplings concurrently in Faisalabad district by the district administration under the Prime Minister’s 10...

954

Emergency

Pakistan to launch national emergency helpline ‘PEHEL 911’ to curb crime

The government has decided to launch Universal Pakistan Emergency Helpline (PEHEL) -911 in the first week of October 2021, in order to...

735

Covid-19 vaccine

Sindh govt to begin vaccination for school, college students tomorrow

The Sindh government has become first in the country to initiate Covid-19 vaccination campaign for school and college students. According to the...

708

Pakistan

South Punjab secretariat gets complete administrative autonomy

Punjab cabinet on Tuesday approved amendments to grant administrative and financial autonomy to the newly created South Punjab secretariat. Chief Minister Usman Buzdar fulfills...

721

Business

Trade gap widens by 133 percent to $4.05 billion in August

During the month of August, the trade gap widened 133 percent to $4.05 billion against $1.740 billion during the same month, last year. This...

848

development projects

Work starts on 69-kilometer long Sialkot-Kharian motorway

A new step to industrialization, Prime Minister Imran Khan has carried out the groundbreaking of the 69-kilometer long Sialkot-Kharian motorway project in Islamabad. While speaking...

560

Coronavirus

ECC approves Rs 50 billion cover for $300 million financing from ADB for vaccine purchase

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved Rs 50.1 billion local currency cover for $300 million sponsoring from the...

674

Education

Nationwide Ehsaas education stipends initiative launched to encourage students

Prime Minister Imran Khan has launched the Ehsaas Education Stipends programme for deserving families, said his government has always aimed for the provision of quality education for children...

482

FBR

Revenue collection for August touches Rs 434 billion, up by 45 percent

The revenue collection in August rose to Rs 434 billion, an increase of 45 percent from last year’s figure of Rs 300...

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Education

36 Pakistani universities feature in Times Higher Education ranking

A great achievement in Pakistan education sector, at least thirty six private and public sector universities of Pakistan have been featured Times...

854

CNIC

Nadra launches Pak-ID app to facilitate CNIC applicants

The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) has introduced an innovative mobile application, Pak-ID, enabling people to use their smartphones for biometric...

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Dubai Expo

Pakistani artist to showcase ‘world’s largest’ Holy Quran at Dubai Expo

A big honor for Pakistan as the artists from the country will be exhibiting the world’s largest ‘Holy Quran’ at Dubai Expo...

710

Business

National Savings outflows exceed inflows first time in 16 years

The net savings in National Savings remained negative during the fiscal year 2020-21, which has happened for the first time after 2004-05....

754

IPO

JS Global help Airlink raise Rs 6.43 billion in biggest private sector IPO at PSX

JS Global as a consultant and book runner has succeeded in raising Rs 6.43 billion making Airlink the largest IPO in the country on Pakistan Stock...

712

Karachi

Federal govt collected Rs 9,000 billion from Karachi in three years

The federal government collection from Karachi during the last three years comes to Rs 9,000 billion but only a meager amount of...

583

LNG

RLNG share in total supply surges to 55 percent: SNGPL

The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has said that its Re-gasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) consumption accounts for 55 percent. Ali...

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employment

A honey-bee farm is set up in Lodhran that employs transgender persons

To elevate the living standards of the transgender community, a honey-bee farm has been set up by a group of transgenders in Lodhran,...

990

International

PIA plane carrying 12.5 tons of medical supplies lands in Afghanistan

Since Afghanistan came under the control of Taliban, the country has received its first shipment through a plane carrying World Health Organization’s (WHO)...