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1.8KPakistan increases petrol price by Rs 2.31 per litre from 1st January 2021
According to a press release issued by the Prime Minister House, the government has agreed to raise the price of petrol by...
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PM Imran Khan extends date for construction industry fixed tax regime
Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced the extension in the fixed tax regime amnesty for the construction sector up to Dec 31, 2021. The Prime...
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CDA plans more underpasses to end traffic issues in Islamabad
To overcome traffic congestion, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) is planning to construct more flyovers and underpasses. In a bid to alleviate...
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Pakistan selects Lebanese consulting firm to design new master plan for Lahore
Dar Al-Handasah, a Lebanese consortium has qualified after evaluation of the technical proposal submitted by the three companies for the preparation of...
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Pakistan, Russia agree to establish special company for Stream Gas Pipeline
Pakistan and Russia have agreed to establish a special purpose company, Pakistan Stream Pipeline (Pvt.) Ltd, for the execution of the North-South gas pipeline project....
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PMRC signs master agreement with six banks for Low Income Housing
Pakistan Mortgage Refinance Corporation (PMRC) signed a master guarantee agreement with six leading Islamic and conventional banks to promote affordable housing. On...
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Xiaomi launches Mi 11 without charger but that’s alright; here’s why
Xiaomi launched its new flagship Mi 11 in two versions in China yesterday, with one of them being sold without a charger....
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Pakistan’s textile sector has export orders for next 6 months
Pakistan’s textile businesses have received export orders for the next six months as the sector expands production capacity to meet robust demand...
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Pakistan reports first confirmed cases of new Covid-19 strain in UK returnees
Pakistan on Tuesday reported its first confirmed cases of the new Covid-19 strain, labelled B.1.1.7, first detected in the United Kingdom. The...
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Industrial units in Ravi Urban Project exempted from dislocation
On the direction of Prime Minister Imran Khan, all the existing industrial units have been exempted from the area notified for Ravi...
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Look Africa Campaign: Pakistan’s trade with Africa reached $4.18bn in 2019-20
As a result of new engagement with African countries through the “Look Africa” campaign started by the government of Pakistan, Pakistan’s trade with...
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EU Safety Agency Extends Ban on PIA Operations By 3 Months
The European Union (EU) has extended its ban on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) operations for a further three months. The European Union...
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Companies raised Rs 35.4 billion through IPOs, Right Shares at PSX in 2020
Pakistani companies have raised interest-free investment worth Rs 35.4 billion via Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and Right Shares from Pakistan Stock Exchange...
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2020: World rocked by Covid-19, clashes, protests and elections
2020 was a roller coaster ride and that can be aptly defined as Chaotic. Unpredictable. Unprecedented. In 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic cast...
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AVB-100: Alsons Group Pakistan developed local state-of-the-art ventilator
The prototype of the ventilator called AVB-100 has been handed over to the Innovation and Testing Center (I&TC) of the Pakistan Engineering...
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PSO introduces Euro 5 diesel after first cargo reached Karachi
Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has become the first Oil Marketing Company (OMC) to introduce low pollution Euro 5 diesel after the first...
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Pakistan out for 239 after Faheem, Rizwan frustrate New Zealand attack on day three
Not even a broken toe could stop New Zealand’s pace attack from dominating the first Test against Pakistan on day three, but...
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Elon Musk reveals that he once tried to sell Tesla to Apple
There was once a time when tech pioneer and entrepreneur Elon Musk seriously contemplated selling his electric car business Tesla to none...
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Motorway Police Introduces Anti-Sleep Device for Drivers
The Pakistan motorway police department introduces an anti-sleep device to reduce the rate of accidents caused by drivers falling asleep on the road. In...
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Antibodies isolated from llama may prevent coronavirus infection
Scientists have isolated a set of promising, tiny antibodies or nanobodies against the novel coronavirus from a llama named Cormac, some of...
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Major gains for Pakistan players in T20I rankings despite series loss against NZ
After the conclusion of the series against New Zealand, Pakistan players have made important gains in the recently updated ICC T20I Player...
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Over 500 Japanese IT firms willing to invest in Pakistan: Japanese Ambassador
More than 500 Japanese IT companies planning to come into Pakistani market in order to recruit skilled workers from the local population...
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KP govt okays construction of 360 kilometers long Peshawar-DI Khan motorway
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government approved the construction of the Peshawar-DI Khan Motorway project which would be completed within 4 years. According to officials,...
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Pakistan posts current account surplus for 5th straight month despite Covid
Pakistan’s current account posted a surplus for the fifth consecutive month in November despite the unending fear of the second wave of...
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Antarctica: Coronavirus Reaches End of the World, the Coldest Place on Earth
The coronavirus has burst through the boundaries of Antarctica, the only continent to have recorded no infections until today. During the week,...
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Pakistan Railways to Set Up Electric Vehicle Charging Stations on Its Land
Keeping in view the future needs, Pakistan Railways has decided to set up electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on its land. The...
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ML-1: China asks Pakistan for additional guarantees for $6 billion loan
Before sanctioning the $6 billion loan for the Main Line-1 (ML-1) project China is seeking additional guarantees from Pakistan due to Pakistan’s...
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Uber launches ‘Uber Connect’ a new delivery interface in Pakistan
Uber in Pakistan has announced the launch of Uber Connect, a delivery technology solution that allows users to send/receive shipments and request...
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What we know about the new COVID strain identified in UK, South Africa
According to the international media reports, a new strain of Coronavirus, labelled B.1.1.7, has been found in South Africa and the United...
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EU Drug Regulator Approves Pfizer-BioNTech Covid Vaccine For Emergency Use
Drug Regulatory Authority of the European Union has approved the use of Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine conditionally for EU states. According to...
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Chinese companies sign MoU with RUDA to invest in Ravi Urban Development Project
The Chinese companies China Road and Bridging Company (CRBC) and Gezhouba Group Company Limited (CGGC) signed MoUs with the Ravi Urban Development...
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Mohammad Amir blames ‘current PCB management’ for decision to retire at 28
Mohammad Amir said his decision to retire was based on how some members of the PCB management kept on going about his...
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Concerns About New Covid Strain Cut Off UK From The World
After the British government declared last week that it was discovering a more infectious strain of coronavirus in the southern parts of...
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FIA to take action against pilots with fake licenses
50 more pilots’ licenses have been cancelled and the government ordered the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to start criminal proceedings against them....
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Construction Work on Karachi Red Line BRT to Begin Next Year
Construction work on Karachi’s Red Line BRT project has been set to be started from next year in March, says Sindh Transport...
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NUST launches first interdisciplinary education center in Pakistan
NUST, Pakistan’s one of the top universities has again taken a new initiative by introducing a new, state-of-the-art facility called the NUST...
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Pakistani startup Integry raises $1 million pre-seed
Integry, a Pakistani startup has closed a $1 million pre-seed round from technology leaders at WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Google, Cisco, Lyft, and...
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PTC to create over 3000 jobs with the establishment of first BPO hub in Pakistan
Pakistan Tobacco Company (PTC) is going to establish its business process outsourcing (BPO) hub in Pakistan, which will be used to cater...
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Swat Motorway, phase-II plan soon to be finalized
The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has sent the Swat Motorway, phase-II plan for final approval to ECNEC. On 16 July, ECNEC...
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Covid vaccine to be administered ‘free of charge’ in Pakistan
The rumors of free of charge vaccine have been come out to be the truth. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on...
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Large-scale manufacturing expands 6.66 percent during October
The large-scale manufacturing (LSM) sector grew 6.6 percent year-on-year during October 2020 as the construction sector showed robust recovery. According to the...
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SECP registers 1,956 new companies in November, up by 41pc compared to 2019
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 1,956 new companies in November, indicating a year-on-year increase of 41 percent. The...
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Pakistan to be first to complete IVIG research for treating coronavirus
Scientists at Karachi’s Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) have reported that Pakistan is likely to become the first country to successfully...
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CDA takes strict action against societies violating zoning regulations
Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to strictly ask owners of housing societies and schemes to implement the CDA and Islamabad Capital...
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SBP grants SadaPay approval to begin pilot operations in 2021
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided to give authorization to fintech startup SadaPay to initialize pilot operations next year. The...
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flydubai now offers low air fares to Pakistan starting at AED 995
Budget carrier flydubai has launched attractive fares to select destinations including Pakistan as the airline gradually resumes flights to global destinations. Flydubai...
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ECC approves electric vehicle, mobile device manufacturing policies
Mobile Device Manufacturing Policy as well as the Electric Vehicle Policy have been approved by The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC). On Wednesday,...
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These are the top 10 universities in Pakistan according to U.S. News
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) ranking for 2021 recently released that showed four universities from Pakistan among 150 best universities in Asia with National...
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Japan grants JPY 1 billion to Pakistan to counter COVID-19 pandemic
Government of Japan provided Pakistan with a grant of JPY 1 billion (Rs 1.54 billion or approx. USD 9.5 million) for enhancing...
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Smartphone sensors could detect COVID-19
The coronavirus test is expensive and people with low income avoid going to the laboratories to test for this disease. The smartphone...
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Single-day Covid fatalities hit 105, highest since June
Amid second covid-19 wave, Pakistan reported 105 new fatalities, the highest death rate since June taking the death toll to 9,010. It...
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Electronic transactions: FBR to regulate online import and export of goods
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to regulate the buying and selling of goods including digital products through electronic transactions...
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40 percent Pakistanis refuse to get COVID-19 vaccine if it becomes available
Even in the current deadly condition due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Pakistan, at least 40 percent of Pakistanis seem to refuse...
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Pak-China border via Khunjerab Pass opened for 10 days
The China-Pakistan border crossing at Khunjerab Pass has been opened to allow over two dozen stranded Pakistani containers to cross over between...
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Islamabad extends ban on gatherings and demonstrations for two months
The capital administration has extended ban on all kinds of gatherings of five or more people, processions and rallies and demonstrations at...
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University of Sargodha Introduces PhD Program on Seerat-un-Nabi
The University of Sargodha (UOS) has become the first national institute to offer a PhD program on Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH). This was stated...
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Petrol price in Pakistan up by Rs 3 for second half of December
The government has increased the price of petrol by Rs 3 per liter for the rest of December, the Finance Division said...
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EU DisinfoLab report create ripples amongst freedom rights supporters
Shocking revelations of an Indian disinformation campaign by EU DisinfoLab to use fake media houses to malign Pakistan and China has attracted...
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Recharge Pakistan program launched to enhance climate resilience, water security
Ministry of Climate Change (MoCC), the Federal Flood Commission (FFC) under the Ministry of Water Resources, and WWF-Pakistan have launched a programme...
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Pakistan is Getting These NEW CARS in December
As multiple cars are either introduced or set to hit the market in the month of December, the automotive market in Pakistan...
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Pakistan: Key economic growth indicators showing sturdy performance
Key economic growth indicators from Pakistan are showing strong performance despite challenges posed by the second wave of COVID-19 and depressed economic...
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90 percent of poor to remain deprive of coronavirus vaccine, says Oxfam
Nearly 70 poor countries will only be able to vaccinate one in ten people against COVID-19 next year unless urgent action is...
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Engin Altan Duzyatan aka Ertugrul ready to work in Pakistani dramas
Turkish actor Engin Altan Duzyatan, who reportedly landed in Pakistan upon invitation of a private business company on Thursday addressed Pakistanis in...
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Pakistan building Mohmand, Bhasha dams after 50 years, says PM Imran Khan
Prime Minister Imran Khan announced that the country will soon have two new big dams Mohmand, Bhasha, five decades after the construction...
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Here’s what Pakistanis searched for the most on Google in 2020
Google released its annual Year in Search list on Wednesday and here is the list of top 10 trending searches for the...
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Sindh cabinet approves Rs 4 billion compensation package for rain-hit people
The Sindh cabinet has approved a compensation package of Rs 4.021 billion for the monsoon rain-affected people of the province. On Wednesday,...
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Pakistan monthly exports to China witness 30% increase in November
Monthly exports of Pakistan to China witnessed an increase of 30 percent year-on-year in November 2020, improving the trade balance between both...
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Pakistan to remain on UK trade preference list after Brexit
Pakistan would continue to benefit from the UK’s trade preferences scheme at par with the EU GSP Plus facility after the Brexit....
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Here’s How You Can Create an Online Account With SECP to Invest in Stocks
A mechanism to allow all Pakistani resident and non-resident investors to open an online account linked to the capital market to invest...
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Pakistan records highest-ever monthly exports of $437 million to United States
Exports of Pakistan to the United States hit a record high of $437 million in the month of November crossing the $400-million...
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First drive-in cinema to be opened in Islamabad on December 18
The residents of Islamabad and Rawalpindi to have their first drive-in cinema at Parade Ground adjacent to Islamabad Highway from December 18th....
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Government discontinues Rs 25,000 national prize bonds
According to reports, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided to discontinue the Rs 25,000 national prize bonds with immediate effect....
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PM Imran inaugurates AirSial as Pakistan third private airline
Prime Minister Imran Khan has inaugurated and introduced AirSial, the third private airline of Pakistan, Sialkot’s business community will operate it. On...
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Post-COVID-19, CPEC will become trade hub, says FO
Foreign Office (FO) in a statement said that after the coronavirus pandemic is brought under control, the CPEC would blossom into a...
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4 Pakistanis make it to Forbes 30 under 30 for North America
Four Pakistanis have made it to the list of Forbes 30 Under 30 list for North America by using their talent and...
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Pakistan vows to shift to 30 percent electric vehicles by 2030
At least 30 percent of vehicles in Pakistan would be powered by electric motors and batteries by 2030, Pakistan informed the international...
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Pakistan is drifting away from science: Noam Chomsky
In a virtual meeting held with Habib University’s 6th Yohsin Lecture: “A Conversation with NOAM CHOMSKY”, the Linguist lamented that Pakistan was...
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PSEB to set up 40 technology parks across country to establish IT infrastructure
Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) to set up 40 software technology parks in next phase in different cities across the country including...
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Pakistan cricket team set to train after cleared from isolation
The authorities in New Zealand have allowed the Pakistan cricket team to leave the managed isolation for training after their Covid results...
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John Snorri, Ali and Sajid Sadpara at K2 base camp for first winter ascent in history
John Snorri, Muhammad Ali Sadpara and Sajid Ali Sadpara are already at K2 base camp to begin their winter expedition to summit the world’s second-highest...
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Pakistan Surpasses India With Higher Investment Commitments in H1 2020
Pakistan is now one of the top five countries in the world with the most investment commitments in the first half of...
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Pakistan to establish infectious disease control centre modeled after US CDC
Preparations have been in an advanced stage to build an infectious disease centre in Pakistan similar to the Atlanta-based national public health...
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Pakistan to build railway line connecting Chaman and Spin Boldak in Afghanistan
In a great development by the Railways department the railway minister told reporters in Quetta that Pakistan plans to construct a rail...
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KP introduces rapid antigen test for diagnosis of covid in remote districts
The health department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has introduced a new antigen detection rapid test (Ag-RDT) in its covid-19 testing policy to...
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SBP report shows digital banking fast replacing conventional transactions
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday released its Quarterly Payment System Review for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2020-21,...
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3 Pakistani companies make it to Forbes Asia’s 200 Best Under A Billion
Three Pakistani companies Systems Limited, Feroze1888 Mills and Searle Pakistan made it to the Forbes ‘Asia’s Best Under A Billion 2020’ list....
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PIA to purchase eight new airplanes on dry lease to ‘modernize’ the fleet
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to add eight new narrow-body airplanes to its system on dry lease to modernize its fleet....
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DRAP launches online application system for pharma manufacturers
Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has launched the Pakistan Integrated Regulatory Information Management System (Pirims) – an innovative online application platform...
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Launch of four-year BS program ordered in all KP colleges
Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has ordered to launch four-year BS program in all colleges of the province along with the decision...
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UK approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, a first in the world
UK became the first country in the world to approve a COVID-19 vaccine for public use and revealed that it will roll...
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BBC HARDtalk Host Roasts Ishaq Dar on National TV
Former Pakistan’s Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, who is currently in self-exile while facing corruption charges in the Accountability Courts in Pakistan, appeared...
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Pakistan joins four other countries to launch Digital Cooperation Organization
Pakistan has joined hands with four Middle East countries Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain to form a Digital Cooperation Organization which...
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Master Motors to soon launch Changan SUV and Sedan in Pakistan
Master Motors is looking to launch two cars in Pakistan within the next three months — a 1,500cc Changan Alsvin sedan and...
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In A Blow to India, Pakistan Gets Russia To Invest in Major Gas Pipeline Project
In a major blow to India’s plan to isolate Pakistan, Islamabad has reportedly agreed to hand over the management control of the...
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Three more Pakistan players in NZ test positive for COVID-19 in third round of test
Pakistan team has suffered again on their current New Zealand tour as three more members of the squad have tested positive for...
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Meet Luca: Students Build Electric Car from Recycled Plastic and Garbage
A group of dutch students from the technical department at the University of Eindhoven has built a fully operative electric car, Luca,...
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No Money Left in Sindh’s Coronavirus Emergency Fund for Second Wave
After utilizing Rs 3.6 billion of the Coronavirus Emergency Fund (CEF) the Sindh government is left with no funds to tackle the...
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Babar Azam accused of physical, sexual abuse by woman
Babar Azam, the captain of the Pakistan cricket team in all formats has been accused of sexual abuse and violence by his...
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3 development projects costing Rs 91.94 million inaugurated in Buner
Three different development projects costing Rs 91.94 million in Buner were inaugurated on Sunday that includes the Dagar Playground which would provide...
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OIC reaffirms support for Kashmiris, asks India to rescind IIOJK annexation
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has once again reaffirmed its “strong and unequivocal support” for Kashmiris and condemned India’s illegal action...
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CAT Footwear Pakistan: The brand that gained the most in 2020
CAT Footwear has sneaked into the game with their bold and nostalgic overbuilt design called the Intruder. This footwear is a new...
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Finance Ministry’s Monthly Outlook Report Indicates Strong Economic Recovery
The Ministry of Finance in its Monthly Economic Update & Outlook (November 2020) report issued on Friday presented a strong economic recovery...
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How Much Will It Cost to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine?
These are the vaccines now in their final stages of clinical trials against the viral infection that has caused the death of...
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Google Task Mate: How to Use This App To Earn Money Online
Global tech giant Google has launched a new application called ‘Task Mate’ that lets you make money by completing simple tasks such...
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India named the most corrupt country in Asia by Transparency International
Pakistan’s neighbor and arch-rival India has been declared the most corrupt country in Asia, as per the recent survey report released by...
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Human trials to begin of ‘PD1-Vaxx’, the new experimental cancer vaccine
In early November, a new therapeutic cancer vaccine, PD1-Vaxx, developed by scientists of Ohio State University, was approved by the US Food...
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KP to Open Up Eight New ‘Eco-Friendly’ Tourist Zones to Promote Tourism
KP Culture and Tourism Authority has approved the creation of eight new ‘eco-friendly’ tourist zones to promote tourism in the province. According...
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$8b increase in Pakistan net foreign exchange reserves since June 2019
The net foreign exchange reserves of Pakistan have increased by $8 billion since June 2019, says State Bank of Pakistan Governor Dr...
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Deposits Cross $100 Million in Roshan Pakistan Digital Accounts
Dr. Reza Baqir, the Governor of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) released a statement that Pakistani living in foreign countries deposited $100...
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Five teachers from Haripur University ranked among world’s top 2% scientists
Stanford University, USA, compiled a list of the world’s top scientists in which five faculty members of the University of Haripur (UoH)...
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Karachi: More than 100 projects for Rs1.1trn finalised under KTP
More than 100 projects had been planned under the Karachi Transformation Plan (KTP) on which over Rs 1.1 trillion would be spent....
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Rawalpindi Traffic Police Launches Digital System to Apply for Driving License
The City Traffic Police Rawalpindi has launched the most awaited one-window digital system for the public in order to apply for a...
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NZ tour in jeopardy after 6 members of Pakistan squad tested COVID-19 positive
Pakistan tour of New Zealand might be in danger as six members of the squad tested positive for Covid-19. Reports are emerging...
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Israel preparing for potential US military strike on Iran
According to the senior Israeli officials, the Israel Defence Forces have been instructed to be ready for the possible US strike on...
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Zong launches ‘Taleem Bundle’ for Allama Iqbal Open University to support e-learning
To tackle the distant and e-learning programs, Zong brings a comprehensive data package named as ‘Taleem Bundle’ for the students of Allama...
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China’s Honglian hybrid rice achieves promising results in Pakistan
China’s Honglian hybrid rice harvested in eight demonstrative plots in Pakistan achieved remarkable results and the two countries’ professionals are confident in...
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Pakistan Strategy Day: WEF holds Country Strategy Dialogue on Pakistan today
In a move to acknowledge Pakistan’s successful policies against Covid19, World Economic Forum (WEF) has organized a Country Strategy Dialogue (CSD) on...
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COVID-19 Vaccine Prices Revealed From Pfizer, Moderna, and AstraZeneca
As more Covid-19 vaccine trials wrap up, the prices from some top makers are also revealed and it is now becoming clear...
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Mahira Khan for creativity, Sania Nishtar for knowledge feature in BBC 100 Women list
Actor Mahira Khan and SAPM Dr Sania Nishtar have made it to the list of British Broadcasting Corporation’s (BBC) 100 inspiring and influential women from...
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Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine results show drug safe, 70% effective
AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine has shown, on average, 70% effectiveness, revealed a study conducted at the University of Oxford. On Monday, Pharmaceutical giant...
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Pakistan plans entry into $90bn gaming industry with certification program
A special animation and video games certification program will be soon launched by Pakistan for game enthusiasts to penetrate into the global...
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NUML teacher awarded distinction by Translators without Borders
Dr Jamil Asghar Jami, Director of Department of Translation and Interpretation at the National University of Modern Languages (Numl) has been awarded...
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Govt decides to bifurcate Lahore into two districts
Lahore is going to be divided into two districts in order to manage the administrative and financial matters in a better way....
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Saudi Arabia denies reported meeting between MBS and Netanyahu
Saudi Arabia has denied Israeli media reports of a meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS)...
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Rs 600 billion package announced for development in south Balochistan
A package of Rs 600 billion for the development project in south Balochistan has been announced by the members of the federal...
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All educational institutions across Pakistan to close down from Nov 26 till Jan 10
All provincial ministers have mutually agreed for shutting down all educational institutions from 26th November till the 10th of January 2021 in...
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FDA Authorizes Arthritis Drug Combo with Remdesivir for COVID-19
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the emergency use of Eli Lilly’s, a pharmaceutical company, arthritis drug – Baricitinib –...
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Strategy is to promote industrialization, create wealth, jobs, says PM Imran
The government is working on the advancement of industrialization in Pakistan which is the way to generate jobs and create wealth and...
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ECC approves $150 million to purchase Covid-19 vaccine
Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) approved $150 million technical supplementary grant to book covid-19 vaccine from international manufacturers. Adviser to Prime Minister on...
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PIEDMC decides to handover industrial plots to entrepreneurs
Industrial entrepreneurs are going to be allocated possession of plots on a preferential basis in all the economic zones established by PIEDMC...
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Honda Atlas Reports Massive Profit Growth of 29%
In the quarter ended on 30th September 2020, the profit of Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) jumped 29% to Rs 657 million. Earnings...
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Islamabad sees highest positivity rate since Covid-19 outbreak
The highest coronavirus positivity rate in Islamabad has been recorded on Tuesday since the outbreak in March, the rate has reached 11.78....
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England to tour Pakistan in October 2021 after a 16-year gap
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced that the men’s cricket team will be visiting Pakistan to play two T20I matches...
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Pakistan approves e-visa facility for 16 more countries
Pakistan has extended the e-visa facility available to the residents of 175 countries to another 16 nations after Federal Cabinet approved the...
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Govt to offer golden handshake to one-third PIA employees
In order to keep the national airline afloat, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved a Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS) to lay...
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RCEP: 15 Asia Pacific countries sign world’s largest free trade agreement
Fifteen Asia Pacific countries signed the world’s biggest free trade deal which is seen as an enormous coup for China in order...
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PM Imran proposes electoral reforms to ensure credible polls
Prime Minister Imran Khan addressed the nation on important electoral reforms in a televised speech on Tuesday in a bid to ensure...
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Karachi Kings outclass Lahore Qalandars to lift PSL trophy
Karachi Kings dominated the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final as they beat Lahore Qalandars by five wickets to lift their first ever...
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Pakistan’s textile hub revives as 50,000 shut power looms become operational
Faisalabad is currently experiencing a financial boom with the operationalization of 50,000 power looms and expecting the opening of another 30,000 units....
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PM Imran unveils development package for Balochistan
Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced a mega-development project for South Balochistan areas featuring the construction of 1,100 KM roads, skill training...
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Pakistan Navy commissions new Damen-built PNS Tabuk corvette
The commissioning of PNS Tabuk marks the completion of the two-vessel order with Damen, signed by the Pakistan MoD in 2017. The...
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Alsons Group launches Pakistan’s first locally developed respiratory device
The Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry announced the launching of a locally developed respiratory device. The Minister held the...
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Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is 94.5 percent effective
On Monday, US biotech firm Moderna Inc said preliminary data from a continuing phase three study of its experimental COVID-19 vaccine showed...
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Hyundai to launch hybrid variants of Tucson, Santa Fe along with new electric SUVs
Hyundai is working towards expanding its electric car lineup in Pakistan. Even though the Korean automaker has the Ioniq, Nexo, Kona and...
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Pak-China school-enterprise cooperation initiated to promote talent for CPEC
To promote talent for CPEC, Pakistani students met with Chinese students to initiate school-enterprise cooperation among Chinese and Pakistani students. Pakistani students...
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Gilgit-Baltistan Election 2020: PTI leads with 10 seats; independents bag 7 & PPP 4
There was a hustle and bustle in the past few days in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) as residents of the picturesque snow-covered mountainous region enjoyed political rallies...
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PM Imran Khan Inaugurates Naya Pakistan Certificates for overseas Pakistanis
Prime Minister Imran Khan launched the much anticipated Naya Pakistan Certificates (NPCs) for overseas Pakistanis to incentivise investment. NPCs can be obtained...
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Lahore Qalandars beat Multan Sultans by 25 runs to reach PSL 2020 final
Lahore Qalandars have defeated Multan Sultans by 25 runs in the Eliminator 2 to reach PSL 2020 final where they will face...
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Hafeez’s brilliance wins it for Lahore, knocks Zalmi out of the PSL 5
Lahore Qalandars grabbed their first playoff win in the history of HBL PSL competition, thanks to Professor Muhammad Hafeez and David Weise....
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Karachi Kings beat Multan Sultans in super-over thriller to reach PSL 5 final
Karachi Kings have finally qualified for their first-ever Pakistan Super League final after beating Multan Sultans in a thrilling match at the...
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CM Punjab Usman Buzdar okays green electric buses project
Chief Minister of Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has given in-principle approval to green electric buses for Lahore’s 103 kilometers long six routes....
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ADB to Provide $300 million Loan To Pakistan
In order to support the fragile foreign exchange reserves and remove barriers to imports, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will lend $300...
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Global air quality platform ranks Lahore second most polluted city
Swiss real-time air quality monitoring platform IQAir ranked Lahore, the capital city of Punjab, as the second most polluted city in the...
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Remittances stay over $2bn for fifth month, October grow by 14pc
According to the State Bank of Pakistan, the country’s remittances remained above $2 billion for the fifth consecutive month in October 2020....
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Russia says its ‘Sputnik V’ COVID-19 vaccine is 92% effective
Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V developed by the Gamaleya Center in Russia is 92% effective, the Russian Direct Investment Fund said Wednesday....
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Kashmiri silk carpets becomes a hit at 3rd China International Import Expo
Handmade Kashmiri silk carpets have gained popularity in China as the carpets became one of the best-selling products at the 3rd China...
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SECP mulls new legal framework for digital financial assets
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to release a directive framework for guideline and monitoring of the digital and...
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Pakistan reopens application receiving process for Kamyab Jawan Program
The government of Pakistan restarted the application process for providing soft loans to the Pakistan youth under the Kamyab Jawan Program scheme....
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World Bank Advises Pakistan to Invest in Solar and Wind Energy
World Bank advises Pakistan to invest in solar and wind energy stating that alternative sources of energy can help save Pakistan $5...
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China successfully sends world’s first 6G test satellite into orbit
China has sent the world’s first 6G experimental satellite into space with 12 other satellites aboard the Long March 6 rocket that went...
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Global COVID-19 tally goes from 40m to 50m in just 21 days
10 million new Covid-19 positive cases have been diagnosed worldwide within only 21 days making October the worst month of the pandemic...
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11.11 Sale 2020: Pakistan’s top brands join hands for Daraz Gyara Gyara Sale
This year’s co-sponsors of the Daraz Gyara Gyara Sale are top brands like OnePlus, Xiaomi, Nestle, Unilever, P&G, Haier, TCL, Huawei, Byco...
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Bilawal welcomes, Nawaz rejects Army inquiry report on ‘Karachi incident’
PML-N supreme leader Nawaz Sharif has “rejected” the findings of the ‘Karachi incident’ while his PDM ally PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari...
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Pakistan whitewash Zimbabwe 3-0 in T20I series
Pakistan did not lose their grip over troubled Zimbabwe side as they grabbed a comfortable victory against visitors in final T20I match....
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TAPI gas pipeline to be a game-changer for the economic prosperity of Pakistan
Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline is at the stage of practical implementation and the project is a game-changer for the economic prosperity of...
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Babar Azam Overtakes Virat Kohli as the Best Batsman Since 2019
Babar Azam is right up there alongside the likes of occupants of fab four list Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Kane Willaimson, and...
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Pakistan decides to impose smart lockdown in Covid hotspots
Authorities have imposed smart lockdowns in several localities in Lahore, Rawalpindi and Multan after declaring them Covid hotspots. As the second wave...
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Covid-19 vaccine by Pfizer and BioNTech found to be 90% effective
Hopes are soaring that a Covid vaccine is within reach, following news that a Covid-19 vaccine being developed by American Pfizer and...
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Azerbaijani Forces Liberate Strategic City of Shusha In Nagorno-Karabakh Region
Azerbaijani armed forces have liberated the city of Shusha, located in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, as part of the ongoing clashes between the...
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Trial Run of Karachi Circular Railway Starts Today
Federal and Sindh governments have agreed to start the trial run of Karachi Circular Railway from today after the induction of 10...
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In Europe, air pollution fell while plastic use rose during Covid-19 lockdowns
According to EEA, COVID-19 restrictions across Europe had a mixed effect on the environment where air pollution fell while plastic use rose...
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CPEC brought $25 billion of FDI to Pakistan in 7 Years
CPEC has brought $25 billion worth of foreign direct investment (FDI) to Pakistan, said the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Wednesday. Bringing...
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Nation celebrates the 143rd birth anniversary of Allama Iqbal today
Today on 9th November is Pakistan’s National Poet’s 143rd birth anniversary and the Pakistani nation observed the Allama Iqbal day with traditional...
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Registration for PUBG Mobile Pakistan Challenge 2020 Starts Today
Get registered for PUBG Mobile Pakistan Challenge 2020, featuring a prize pool of Rs 10 million, and rock the online tournament with...
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Biden calls for healing in first address as president-elect
U.S. president-elect Joe Biden celebrated his win over Donald Trump after a cliff-hanger vote count in the US election 2020 and vowed...
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After peace treaty, UAE airline flydubai announces direct flights to Israel
United Arab Emirates (UAE) airline flydubai announces direct flight towards Tel Aviv, after three months of normalization pact signed with Israel. As...
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Cement Sector Records Highest Ever Monthly Despatches in October
Amid the economic revival, the cement sector has touched a record peak in October as mills dispatched 5.735 million tons to consumers....
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CDWP Approves Six Development Projects Worth Rs 37 Billion
Four projects worth Rs 3.69 billion have been approved, along with another two projects of Rs 33.49 billion were agreed by the...
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Covid-19 Second Wave: Islamabad Test Positivity Rate Rises to 7.7pc
As COVID-19 cases are surging in Pakistan, the test positivity rate in the Islamabad has increased to 7.7 percent and 2 more...
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Biden gains ground on Trump in Georgia & Pennsylvania, edges closer to White House
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden gained more ground on President Donald Trump in the battleground states of Georgia and Pennsylvania on Friday,...
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Pakistan to Construct the Largest Salt Refinery in the World
Pakistan’s first salt manufacturing company, Hub Pak Salt Refinery is preparing to construct the world’s biggest salt refinery in Hub Industrial Zone,...
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Govt Plans to Launch Electric Train Service from Islamabad Airport to Murree
Minister of Science and Technology, Fawad Chaudhry revealed that the government is reviewing a proposal to launch a fully electric automatic train...
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Uniform education system to end class-based system: PM Imran Khan
Prime Minister Imran Khan called uniform education system the way towards equality among students that would end the class-based system in the...
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New COVID-19 wave brings down cotton rates
Economic activities have slowed down owing to the new wave of COVID-19 world over therefore Pakistan’s textile industry is being directly affected...
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Realme Debuts New Products Including 7 Pro Smartphone and Watch S
The innovative technology company, realme announced six new exciting products including the fastest charging smartphone realme 7 Pro with 65W charging facility,...
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ADB, Pakistan sign $2mn deal to strengthen fight against Covid-19
In order to strengthen efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, Pakistan signed a $2 million grant agreement with the...
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Global cases of COVID-19 tops 48 million, 1.2 million deaths
The global tally for confirmed cases of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 climbed to 48 million on Wednesday while the death toll...
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UK Introduces Points-Based Immigration System for Student Visa
Aspiring to study abroad in the UK? British government has introduced a points-based immigration system from 2021 onwards for students applying for...
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Faf Du Plessis among 21 foreign players to feature in PSL playoffs
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has revealed a total of 21 foreign cricketers all set to play in the knock-outs stage of the...
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PM Imran announces relief package for SMEs with 50pc cut on power tariff
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan announced a major relief package by reducing power tariff for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to...
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Siberian Virologist Reinfects Himself with Coronavirus to Test his Immune Response
A Siberian Virologist, Alexander Chepurnov, made himself contract coronavirus to know the level of its intensity and he discovered that body becomes...
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Sea Buckthorn Found in Pakistan is the New Superfood
Sea buckthorn, also known as sandthorn, seaberry and sallowthorn, is a herb that is grown in Skardu, Hunza, Chitral, and Gilgit and...
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PM Imran to launch ‘CPEC City’ project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on 18 Nov
Prime Minister Imran Khan is going to launch work on the Rashakai ‘China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) City’ on November 18. On Sunday,...
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Pakistan gets textile orders from top brands Hugo Boss, Guess, Target
The textile sector of Pakistan which suffered heavily from COVID-19 restrictions is fast returning to the growth phase as it is receiving...
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United Bravo price drops by Rs100,000 due to declining dollar rate
United Motors Pakistan has reduced its 800cc hatchback Bravo car price by 8.33% from Rs 1.2 million to Rs 1.1 million following...
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Online shopping starts falling as Pakistanis tentatively step out
The trend of online shopping has started declining gradually as almost all activities in the country have been resumed and so Pakistanis...
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Izmir earthquake: PM Imran Khan offers condolences to Turkish brethren
Prime Minister Imran Khan, on Saturday, offered condolences to the Turk President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the people of Turkey after Turkey...
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Saudi Arabia Planning To Abolish Kafala Sponsorship System
Saudi Arabia is planning to cancel a foreign worker sponsorship system, known as Kafala, and replace it with a new form of...
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‘We gave India a bloody nose & it is still hurting’: DG ISPR responds to ‘misleading’ Abhinandan statement
The Director General (DG) Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar stated that Pakistan armed forces response to Indian army on...
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Pakistan to celebrate Ishq-e-Rasool (SAW) week starting 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal
The federal government has announced to celebrate an Ishq-e-Rasool (S.A.W) week starting from 12 of Rabi-ul-Awwal which encompasses Milad programs and conference...
