Pakistan
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882Under Sehat Sahulat Programme over 66,000 get free treatment in four months
Under Sehat Sahulat Programme, more than 66,000 patients received free treatment in different hospitals during the last 4 months. According to officials, in the...
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Joe Biden nominates Pakistani-American as deputy head of US govt agency for small businesses
Dilawar Syed, the Pakistani-American has been nominated as the deputy administrator for the Small Business Administration by US President Joe Biden. According to...
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Mysterious grisly attack on farm animals spreads panic among Gadap residents
A mysterious and grisly attack happened at night time on a farm animal some 50 kilometers northwest of Karachi, residents are extremely...
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Careem Engineering offers remote global opportunities for Pakistanis
Careem Engineering has offered remote global opportunities for the country to make Pakistan an epicenter of technology. It is further expanding its engineering...
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Pakistan set to get three new airlines
Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority has given approval to Pakistan’s domestic market for launching three new airlines. Pakistan will soon have three new airlines...
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Pakistan sees over 75 Covid deaths in a single day after three months: NCOC
Pakistan has recorded the highest number of Covid deaths in the last 24 hours after three months. As per the report revealed by the National Command and...
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Closing gender gap to boost Pakistan’s GDP by 30pc: ADB
The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Country Director in Pakistan, Xiaohong Yang has said that gender inequality is a big challenge for Pakistan, if Pakistan...
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Pakistan and China to establish platform for poverty alleviation
In order to eradicate poverty, Pakistan and China are collaborating by establishing the platform. The report issued on Wednesday revealed that Pakistan and...
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Prime Minister Imran Khan to address nation today
Prime Minister Imran Khan will deliver a speech to the nation today, a day after the government declared that he will request...
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PM Imran Khan to take vote of confidence from Parliament
The government will send a summary to the president requesting that the lower house of Parliament convenes a new session for a...
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Pakistan ranks among world’s most sought-after tourist destination
Pakistan has been ranked as the most sought-after tourist destination over the past few years. On Wednesday, the report revealed that the...
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Pakistan plans to develop oil city in Gwadar
The government is going to develop a massive oil city in Gwadar district in Balochistan province. According to Director General of Gwadar Development Authority (GDA), Shahbaz Khan Kakar, Fisheries,...
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Senate election 2021: PPP’s Yousaf Raza Gillani defeats Hafeez Sheikh
Former PPP’s Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani was elected in the Senate election, beating PTI’s Abdul Hafeez Shaikh. Gilani and Sheikh exchanged greetings and...
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Pakistan to get 10m doses of vaccine under Covax
Pakistan is among 3 countries to become the biggest recipients of free coronavirus vaccines before June, above 10 million doses of vaccine...
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Two-corridor Red Line bus project to be launched in Karachi this month
The government is soon going to launch a Two-corridor Red Line bus in Karachi this month. On Tuesday, the authorities announced to launch of the construction of the Two-corridor...
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OGRA raises LPG price by Rs2 per kg
Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has raised the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas by Rs.2/kg for the month of March. The LPG price will now be...
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FBR exceeds eight-month revenue collection target by Rs 18 bn
There has not only been stability in all the sectors of the economy after the Covid-19 rather there seems much improvement. Federal Board of Revenues (FBR)...
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Pakistan passes ‘historic’ bill banning corporal punishment of children
Pakistan has banned corporal punishment for children, the bill passed in this regard. The country passed the ‘historic’ bill banning corporal punishment of children as...
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180,000 senior citizens registered for vaccination
The government announced the campaign for senior citizens over 65 years old, but only 180,000 senior citizens have registered themselves for the...
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Indian plane makes emergency landing in Karachi after passenger dies on board
An Indian plane flying from Sharjah to Lucknow landed in Karachi after one of the passengers fell sick. On Tuesday, the plane...
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Senate elections to be held through secret ballot: SC gives opinion on presidential reference
On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that the upcoming Senate elections would be conducted by secret ballot, as permitted by Article 226...
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PM launches Al-Beruni heritage trail in Nandana Fort in Jhelum
Prime Minister Ihas launched Al-Beruni heritage trail in Nandana Fort in Jhelum, aim to promote tourism in the country. Prime Minister, Imran Khan has said that there would...
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Wapda to add 9,000 MW to grid by 2028
The issue of the load shedding of the electricity has been the main problem, both for domestic users and commercial consumers of...
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Punjab govt approved Rs86bn for rural development projects
For the development of nearly 100 projects, the Punjab govt has approved worth Rs86 billion, aiming to bring development in rural tehsils. ...
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ECO freight train to resume operations after nine years
After a gap of 9 years ECO freight train is going to be resumed on 4th March between Istanbul-Islamabad. The train that connects businesses...
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CDA set to take over stalled metro bus project on govt instructions
Under the instructions of the government, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) is all set to take over the stalled project of Peshawar...
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Petrol prices in Pakistan to remain same in March
Prime Minister Imran Khan has rejected a suggestion by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority to raise petrol prices in Pakistan, according...
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PSL 2021: Peshawar Zalmi beat Islamabad United by six wickets
Peshawar Zalmi beat Islamabad United by six wickets in the Pakistan Super League 10th match at Karachi’s National Stadium today, while chasing an easy...
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Babar Azam leads Karachi Kings to second win in PSL season 6
Babar Azam’s unbeaten 90-run innings helps Karachi Kings sail to victory over Multan Sultans, with the home side winning by seven wickets in...
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OGRA recommends massive Rs20 increase in fuel prices: PM to decide
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has proposed a massive increase in fuel prices once again. As per media reports, the...
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PM Khan congratulates the nation, salutes forces for the 2nd anniversary of Operation Swift Retort
On Saturday, Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan congratulated the entire nation and applauded Pakistan’s armed forces on the second anniversary of Operation...
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Punjab introduces app to monitor ACs’ performance
In order to check the performance of the Assistant Commissioner, Punjab Government has launched an application that would monitor ACs’ performance. Iram Bukhari, Additional Chief...
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In a first, Pakistan uses a ‘brain pacemaker’ to treat epilepsy
For the first time in Pakistan, a pacemaker for the brain has been implanted in the chest wall of 2 women in...
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FATF gives 4th extension to Pakistan to fully implement ‘action plan’
Pakistan has been given the 4th extension to fully implement a 27-action plan, also been urged to meet the remaining 3 conditions regarding...
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NEPRA proposes Rs0.89 per unit increase in electricity tariff
NEPRA has proposed to increase an Rs. 0.89 per unit in the electricity tariff in the context of the fuel price adjustment of January. ...
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Court reduces Umar Akmal ban to 12 months, imposes Rs4.25mn fine
On Friday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) disclosed that the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) fined Rs4.25 million to cricketer Umar...
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Malaysia keen to promote trade with Pakistan: envoy
Malaysia has shown its keen interest to promote trade with Pakistan as Ikram Bin Muhammad Ibrahim, High Commissioner of Malaysia in Pakistan said that...
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Schools in Pakistan to start 5-day regular classes from March 1: Shafqat Mehmood
All schools in Pakistan are going to have 5-day regular classes from the 1st March. According to Shafqat Mehmood, Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training...
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Naya Pakistan Housing: 35,000 units to be constructed after deal inked between LDA, banks
Banks and the public sector have joined hands in order to provide residential facilities to common citizens of the country in Naya...
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Child courts established in Karachi’s Malir and East districts
There have two child courts established in the city Malir and East Districts with the goal to take the criminal justice reform agenda forward. ...
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61% of Pakistani entrepreneurs enjoying good business conditions: Gallup survey
In spite of the fact that covid-19 has drastically affected the business community in Pakistan but as per the statement of 61%...
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Pakistan to get 5.6mn coronavirus vaccine doses in March
Pakistan is going to receive around 5.6 million coronavirus vaccine doses by the end of this March. The National Command and Operation...
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Coal accounts for 32pc of total power generation in January
In January, Coal-based power generation rose to the 7_months high of 2,560-gigawatt-hours (GWh). Sheikh Muhammad Iqbal, a power sector consultant is glad to...
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27pc drop in foreign direct investment
State Bank of Pakistan reported that during the first 7 months, foreign direct investment (FDI) fell by 27 percent compared to the same...
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Pakistan and Sri Lanka ink MoUs to strengthen cooperation
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have signed multiple Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) related to education, science, investment, technology, and industrial cooperation. On Tuesday, both countries signed...
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GB govt to setup mountaineering, rock climbing school in memory of Muhammad Ali Sadpara
The Gilgit-Baltistan cabinet has approved the plan to establish the Muhammad Ali Sadpara Mountaineering School in memory of the greatest climber of Pakistan, Sajid Ali Sadpara will be employed there. On...
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PSL 2021: Karachi Kings fail to secure victory despite Sharjeel and Babar’s record partnership
In the sixth match of the PSL 2021 at Karachi National Stadium on Wednesday, Islamabad United defeated Karachi Kings by five wickets....
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NIE successfully develops Pakistan’s first E-voting machine
The National Institute of Electronics (NIE) has successfully developed the first E-voting machine in Pakistan. Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, the Federal Minister for Science and Technology introduced the prototype...
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Plans for $10bn Aramco refinery in Pakistani ‘oil city’ ready by year-end
A masterplan for $10bn Aramco oil refinery project is underway and expected to be ready before the end of the year. According to...
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Punjab PDWP okays Rs11.24bn for eight health projects
PDWP has approved at least 8 development schemes (health projects) linked to the primary & secondary healthcare sector. According to the statement...
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Pakistani stem cell researchers to grow mini-intestines in a unique study into malnutrition
Aga Khan University’s researchers are going to create a mini-intestines that can create new insights into how malnutrition occurs. According to the new...
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Three mobile phone companies to set up manufacturing plants in Pakistan
At least three new mobile phone companies have shown interest in setting up their manufacturing plants in Pakistan. The government of Pakistan’s...
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Tourist train launched between Golra and Attock
The Safari Tourist Train of Pakistan Railways launched to promote the culture and beauty of the Potohar region, has rolled out from...
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Pakistan to register Himalayan pink salt
Pakistan is going to register Himalayan pink salt, extracted from the Salt Range which extends along the south of the Potohar Plateau and the...
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Lord Aamer establish a foundation for youth & children
Lord Aamer Sarfraz, a British-Pakistani philanthropist has established a foundation for the socio-economic development of youth and children. The foundation has been named, the ‘Lord Sarfraz Foundation’ which will help...
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Spotify to launch in Pakistan soon
Spotify, the Sweden-based audio streaming and media services provider, is now going to be launched in Pakistan. There are a lot of...
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Pakistan to issue Green Bond to boost renewable energy projects
In order to boost renewable energy in Pakistan, the government is planning to issue the country’s first green bond. Malik Amin Aslam,...
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Chinese firm aims $150m industrial park in Lahore to enhance exports
The Chinese firm is all set to invest $150 million in an industrial park on the border of Lahore at Kasur. The...
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Pakistani artist Salman Toor featured on Time100 Next list
The Lahore born Pakistani artist Salman Toor has been featured on the Time100 Next list, which highlights emerging leaders who are shaping...
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Uzbekistan to invest in textile sector of Pakistan
Uzbekistan and Pakistan showed resolve to enter into a preferential trade agreement and cooperate in shipping, textile, engineering and information technology sectors....
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Turkey sets up advanced honeybee research laboratory in Islamabad
Due to the high demand for honey in rural areas, Pakistan established a Honeybee Research Laboratory with the cooperation of Turkey. The...
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First artificial reef established at Gwadar Bay to lift marine life, tourism
Pakistan has installed nearly 330 modular blocks of artificial reef in Gwadar Bay of Balochistan coast at Rs 48.50 million to improve...
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Byco partners with Sehat Kahani for telemedicine facility
Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited has signed an agreement with Sehat Kahani to provide telemedicine facilities for its workforce of over 800 employees...
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Pakistan to fully restore all economic activities from March 1
Pakistan to lift all restrictions and restore all economic activities from 1st March that were imposed last year amid the spread of...
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Punjab registers 2,500 Non-Profit Organizations to avoid FATF blacklist
Punjab Home Department has registered Around 2,500 Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs) and another 5,300 NPOs had applied for registration with Punjab Charity Commission...
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Dubai Airports receives 25.9 million passengers, Pakistan among top destinations
Dubai International Airports reportedly received 25.9 million passengers in 2020, making Pakistan among top 4 countries with highest number of travelers to...
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Pakistan-IMF agreement to boost economic growth
Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has said the agreement signed between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Government of Pakistan...
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Spring Tree Plantation drive & first Miyawaki forest launched in Islamabad
Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated Spring Tree Plantation Campaign 2021 and the first ever Miyawaki forest in Islamabad earlier on Wednesday. Addressing...
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Vaccine registration for people over 65 years begins across Pakistan
On Monday, the government has opened vaccine registration for people aged 65 years and above across Pakistan. After healthcare workers been inoculated...
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Pakistan to use drone technology to supervise highways and motorways
Pakistan is going to be the first country in the region to employ drone technology for the supervision of the highways and...
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Pashtun girl Neelofar Shirazi breaks 1,000 bricks to set world record
Neelofar Shirazi, 32, hailing from district Battagram, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has set a new record by breaking 1,000 bricks in 27 minutes...
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Army utilised F-16 for photographic surveys to find Sadpara, other K2 climbers
The Pakistan Army conducted a photographic survey of K2 from an F-16 jet as it continues to search for missing Pakistani mountaineer...
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Pakistan reduces visa categories to 11, eases travel for medical emergencies
Pakistan has revised visa policy that eases rules for people seeking entry in Pakistan for health emergencies and work, as well as...
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Pakistan will soon begin producing electricity from waste
Pakistan is devising strategies to implement the concept of producing energy from processed waste that will be then added to the national...
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PM Imran asks nation to help reverse smog as Lahore tops world most polluted cities
Lahore is ranked as one of the most atmospherically-polluted cities in the world according to the US AQI score of 247 on...
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6.4 earthquake hits Tajikistan, tremors across Pakistan, India
A high-intensity earthquake of magnitude 6.4 on the Richter Scale jolted Tajikistan in central Asia at 10:02 pm late Friday night with...
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Pakistan Conducts Successful Training Launch of Babur Cruise Missile
Pakistan continue to improve defense capabilities as the Army conducted a successful Training Launch of Babur Cruise Missile with a range of...
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Pakistan vaccinates 27,000 healthcare workers against Covid-19
As vaccination efforts continue to move forward, around 27,000 frontline healthcare workers (HCWs) have been vaccinated against Covid-19 across Pakistan in over...
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Pakistani Saadeqa Khan shortlisted for FDM Everywoman in Technology Awards
Scientia Pakistan’s CEO, Saadeqa Khan, is among the finalists for the 2021 FDM in Technology Awards in the Academic Award category. She...
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Gilgit Baltistan attracts investment worth $10 million by Pak Greenland
Pak Greenland Corporation, a company owned by overseas Pakistanis, has decided investment $10 million in Gilgit Baltistan (G-B) over the next five...
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IsDB provides $60 million to Pakistan for polio eradication
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is all set to provide financial assistance worth $60 million to Pakistan to strengthen polio eradication efforts....
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Islamabad police fire tear gas at govt employees protesting for increase in salaries
Islamabad Police on Wednesday fired tear gas at government employees who were heading towards the Parliament House and demanding an increase in...
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Kuwaiti firm to invest in solar and water projects in Sindh
The CEO of Kuwaiti state-owned firm EnerTech has shown his interest to invest in Sindh province and particularly in the solar and...
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Punjab plans to generate 5,000MW of electricity by 2024
Punjab has planned to generate over 5,000MW electricity by 2024, including 300MW by launching several small hydropower projects. In a bid to...
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Punjab Wildlife implants microchips in rare species of animals and birds
The Punjab Wildlife Department is going to implant microchips in rare species of animals and birds across the province as part of...
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UNESCO confers ‘City of Literature’ title on Lahore
Lahore has been conferred the title of ‘City of Literature’ by UNESCO making it part of an international Creative Cities Network, next...
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3rd-day rescue operation launches for Sadpara, two other mountaineers missing on K2
Third-day search and rescue operation has been launched by Pakistan Army with local mountaineers to find missing climbers Ali Sadpara, John Snorri...
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‘Cardiac Magician’ Dr. Hina Chaudhary featured among top American cardiologists
Dr. Hina Chaudhary, renowned Pakistan origin cardiologist has been featured amongst the top science fellows by the National Institute of Health (NIH)...
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‘State land worth Rs 210 billion retrieved from qabza mafia in Punjab’
The government had retrieved 8,085 acres of illegally occupied state land worth Rs 210 billion from Punjab over the course of the...
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Nine innovative tech startups graduate from NSTP-NUST
Nine innovative technology startups graduated from the NSTP Hatch 8 Programme of the NUST and were awarded prizes at the Graduation Day...
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Pakistan set to begin 750-acre Gwadar shipyard project
Pakistan has finalized the details for the construction of a new shipyard in Gwadar on a 750-acre land with an aim to...
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SBP asks pensioners to get biometric verification
Pensioners have been directed by the government to get their biometric verification done through the bank accounts they are maintaining or submit...
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Kashmala’s son was driving car that ran over people: Islamabad accident survivor says
Refuting the federal ombudsman’s claims, the survivor of the Islamabad accident Mujib ur Rehman said in a video message that Kashmala Tariq’s...
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FIA arrests 2nd pilot in license scandal & placed more 45 accused on stop-list
Authorities arrested another accused pilot Fahad Sultan and placed names of over 45 people including pilots and officials of PCAA license branch...
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In a first, free healthcare facilities are now offered to all KP residents
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has become the first province in Pakistan to extend free healthcare facilities to all its citizens with the extension...
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Sindh and World Bank working on 18 different projects worth $3.25 billion
Sindh to have 18 projects of $3.25 billion, including $1.64 billion ongoing and $1.605 billion in the pipeline with the collaboration of...
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Pakistan, India must resolve Kashmir issue in a peaceful manner: General Bajwa
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Tuesday that Pakistan and India must settle the longstanding problem of...
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OGDCL unearths gas condensate discovery at Sial-1 well in Hyderabad, Sindh
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has reported gas and condensate discovery from its exploratory well Sial-1, which is located in...
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FBR okays AJCL (Pvt) Ltd for Track & Trace System of specified goods
The Federal Board of Revenues (FBR) has completed the evaluation process of granting license and chose AJCL Private Limited for an IT-based...
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Pakistan kicks off Covid-19 vaccination drive with frontline workers
Pakistan formally started the drive to administer COVID-19 vaccines to its frontline healthcare workers on Wednesday, the National Command and Operation Center...
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Allama Iqbal sculpture removed from public park; two officials suspended
Two officials of the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) Lahore were suspended by the Punjab government on Tuesday after an outrage on...
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Return the looted money and I will resign: PM Imran Khan
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday during the cabinet meeting dared the opposition Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) to resign from the assemblies....
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Govt temporarily stops promotions of 240 NADRA employees
NADRA has reversed the promotions of its 240 officers and employees after the Interior Minister, Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad canceled the promotions. According...
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Pakistan inflation at lowest level in two years
According to the report released by IM Securities, inflation in Pakistan was recorded at 5.7% in January, which is the lowest in...
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FBR surpasses 7-month tax collection target by Rs 20 billion
In the very first seven months (July-January) of the current fiscal year, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) tax collection stood at...
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PM Imran approves project to solarize tube wells in Balochistan
Prime Minister Imran Khan has approved a mega project to solarize tube wells in Balochistan. It will provide uninterrupted electricity in the...
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Transgender model Rimal Ali joins PTI
Transgender model and actor Rimal Ali has been appointed as the Gender Discrimination Coordinator of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s Welfare Wing. She has joined...
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Pakistan stops issuing manual visas in favor of e-visas
Pakistan has stopped issuing manual visas from today, 1st February, every non-resident Pakistani and others interested in travelling to the country will...
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Pakistan receives 1st shipment of 500,000 doses of COVID vaccine from China
The first batch of 500,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine produced by Sinopharm has been received from China that will enable Pakistan to...
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Bilquis Edhi declared ‘person of the decade’
Bilquis Bano Edhi, widow of Abdul Sattar Edhi, renowned philanthropist and humanitarian has been selected as the ‘Person of the Decade’ International web-based organization Impact Hallmarks,...
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Pakistan improves on long term climate risk index 2021
Pakistan has successfully been able to reduce its vulnerability to climate change by three points according to the released report titled “Global...
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Pakistan CAA to outsource pilots licensing exams to UK
The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has agreed to outsource the process of conducting licensing examinations to the United Kingdom (UK) CAA...
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ADB approves $10 billion under 5-year partnership strategy for Pakistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has given the approval of 5-year country partnership strategy (CPS) with Pakistan, estimated at approximately $10 billion....
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Pakistan compiles 8-step plan for Covid-19 vaccination drive that starts next week
Covid-19 vaccination drive in Pakistan will be launched next week as the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has outlined the country’s...
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British parliament praises Pakistan for 10 billion tree plantation project
The British Government has praised the efforts of the Pakistan Government for taking the initiative of 10 billion tree plantation project to...
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UFO spotted by PIA near Rahim Yar Khan sparks social media frenzy
The video of an Unidentified Foreign Object (UFO), spotted in the city Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, by PIA pilot and locals has...
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Sindh approves Rs4bn for monsoon relief via mobile banking
The Sindh government has decided to use the mobile banking system to disburse Rs 4.021 billion relief package among the people in...
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CM Usman Buzdar to head new Lahore CBD Development Authority
In a major step to boost commercialization activities, the Punjab government has approved the establishment of the Lahore CBD Development Authority. The...
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Lahore-Matiari HVDC Transmission Line Project to be ready by April
The Matiari to Lahore ±660kV HVDC Transmission Line Project, the country’s first and mega High Voltage Direct Current project is expected to...
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Turkish aid agency TIKA sets up medical facility in Pakistan
The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) has set up a medical facility in Pakistan for surgeries of children born with cleft...
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CDA to restart construction of Margalla Road after seven years
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced its decision to resume the construction of Margalla road after seven years. Capital Development Authority...
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa launches first ever toll free helpline for tourists
‘Tourist Facilitation Hub’, a 24/7 toll-free helpline for tourists has been launched by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority. Tourism Corporation...
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PTI govt to scrap 70,000 vacancies & retain 324 out of 441 state departments
PTI government has decided to scrap 70,000 Grade-1 to Grade-16 vacancies in the ministries and associate federal divisions and retain 324 out...
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PTA introduces measures to block spam, unsolicited calls and messages
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced measures that would be helpful for the public to block spam, unsolicited calls and messages. PTA...
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Pakistan seeks $12 billion under new World Bank partnership framework
The World Bank Group (WBG) has taken the initiative of preparing a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Pakistan with a possible...
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Construction of motorways, roads across country to start soon: Murad Saeed
The Federal Minister for Communications, Murad Saeed, has claimed the construction of new motorways and roads will start across the country soon. He said...
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Pakistani-Russian doctor Jan Alam invents treatment that cures Covid-19 in 10 days
Pakistani origin Russian scientist Prof. Dr. Jan Alam has introduced the media to a mineral-based medicine invented by him for the treatment...
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Welding ceremony of 3rd Milgem warship for Pakistan Navy held in Turkey
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan began the welding of the third ship to be designed under the Milgem project for the Pakistan...
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Pakistan Railways plans to repair as many as 472 coaches
A plan is being prepared by Pakistan Railways to repair as many as 472 coaches which were either out of service or...
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‘Stateless’ Bengali girls from Karachi win gold at Russian festival
Five Bengali girls from the Machar Colony area of Karachi have won the first prize in the International Cheerleading Festival in Russia....
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Govt announces major civil service reforms aimed at improving governance
Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training has announced major reforms to the Civil Service of Pakistan in order to improve the...
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Pakistan has potential of producing 150,000MW power from wind energy projects
Pakistan has the resources to produce 150,000 megawatts (MW) energy from potential wind energy projects in the future, says the president of...
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Cannoli Controversy: PM Imran Weighs in on Using English to Insult Others
As Pakistanis were weeping on the dishonorable act of Cannoli owners who disrespected their restaurant manager for not speaking smooth English, Prime...
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Pakistan approves Russian Sputnik V vaccine for emergency use
The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (Drap) has granted approval for the emergency use of the Russian-developed Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine. DRAP...
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Govt sacks USC chairman over misuse of power, dissolves BoDs
The federal government has terminated the services of Utility Stores Corporation (USC) Chairman Zulqarnain Ali Khan after an inquiry proved five charges...
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Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine may cost around $6 in Pakistan
An offer has been made by the Pakistani importers to the federal and provincial governments to buy the Drug Regulatory Authority of...
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Bilquis Edhi shortlisted for ‘Person of Decade’ title
Bilquis Edhi has been shortlisted for the prestigious title ‘Person of the Decade’ by an international organisation ‘Impact Hallmarks’ for philanthropy and humanitarian...
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Energy Department Announces 40 Internships
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Energy and Power Department is going to announce 40 1-year internships in accordance with the internship policy of the...
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Punjab to establish its own power transmission and distribution company
Punjab is working to establish a provincial power transmission and distribution (T&D) firm on the lines of the National Transmission and Despatch...
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Pakistan launches Ehsaas Kafaalat, 3G, 4G internet in Waziristan
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday during his visit to South Waziristan launched the Ehsaas Kafaalat programme and 3G, 4G internet services. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority...
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Pakistan steps up diplomatic offensive against India at the top UN level
Pakistan has highlighted the threat posed by extremist Hindu groups to thousands of Islamic monuments in India and called for including those...
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Govt mulls retendering March contract as global LNG availability improves
The government is planning to retender LNG bids for the month of March as the LNG availability in the international market has...
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‘Pakistan and Italy can lift their bilateral trade volume to $5 billion’
According to Italian Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese, massive potential exists for Pakistan and Italy to lift their bilateral trade volume to $5 billion....
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Pakistan successfully tests medium-range Shaheen III ballistic missile
On Wednesday, Pakistan successfully tested the surface-to-surface ballistic missile Shaheen-III, capable of carrying nuclear and conventional warheads up to 2,750 kilometers. The...
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Remittances to Pakistan set to cross record $28 billion this year
Looking at the trend of remittances to Pakistan that remained above $2 billion mark for the seventh month in a row, totalling...
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Punjab govt rules out “immediate threat” of sugar shortage
Punjab government has ruled out an “immediate threat” of sugar shortage in the province claiming that millers have adequate stocks with them...
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Around 50 rare Himalayan ibex filmed in Hunza Valley
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) of Pakistan has captured rare footage of about 50 Himalayan ibex roaming near Khyber village, Passu...
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SECP registered 20,324 new companies in 2020, up by 24pc compared to 2019
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 20,324 new companies in 2020, indicating an increase of 24 percent from 16,456...
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33,309 malignant cases recorded in cancer database of Karachi
The total registered cases of cancer in Karachi is 33,309 which have been recorded by the Karachi cancer registry (KCR) for a...
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CDA refuses taking over incomplete Metro Bus Project from NHA
Capital Development Authority (CDA) has asked the National Highway Authority (NHA) to complete the remaining work of the Metro bus project before...
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KP govt to establish 10 economic zones and 19 industrial estates
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided to establish ten economic zones and 19 industrial estates across the province. As per the Industrial...
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Textile exports increased by 7.79 percent to $7.442 billion in July-December
Textile exports of Pakistan have reached a historic high as the exports during December 2020 has increased by 22.72 percent. Moreover, textile...
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Pakistani passport ranks fourth weakest globally in 2021
Henley Passport Index has announced the most powerful, weakest passports amid pandemic in which the value of Pakistani passport ranks at 32nd. The Henley...
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Sindh urges federal Power Division to notify tariffs for five wind power projects
Sindh Minister for Energy Imtiaz Ahmed Sheikh has urged to ensure the issuance of notification for five wind power projects which have...
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Govt to Pay Monthly Honorarium to Imams and Khateebs
The federal government is going to pay monthly honorarium to all khateebs and imams of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad. Prime Minister...
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FIA revealed that Cyber Crime had increased by 500% in 2020
FIA Cyber Crime Wing has reported that, compared to previous years, cybercrime soared five times more during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. 94,227...
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‘Fascinating Pakistan’: First-ever UK-based magazine to boost Pakistan’s tourism
A quarterly magazine Fascinating Pakistan has been launched in London to boost the local and international tourism of Pakistan. Launched on Wednesday, the quarterly...
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Pakistani leather sought globally for good quality, being low-cost
The Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA) delegation called on Prime Minister Imran Khan to brief him on rising leather demand worldwide which they...
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SBP declared best central bank for promoting Islamic finance
International Finance News (IFN) has awarded the best Central Bank award to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in promoting Islamic Finance....
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Govt mulling major economic package for Gilgit Baltistan uplift
The federal government is going to announce a major economic package for Gilgit Baltistan soon after finalizing the historic development plan. On...
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Hassan Ali Kasi Got 1st Position in International Quran Competition
An Islamic University student, Hassan Ali Kasi has secured first position in the international Quran Recitation competition held in Afghanistan. Hassan Ali Kasi is...
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PM Imran Khan accepts resignation of Nadeem Afzal Chan
Prime Minister Imran Khan has accepted the resignation of his spokesperson and special assistant on parliamentary affairs Nadeem Afzal Chan. The resignation...
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Pakistani startups break records despite worldwide economic downturn in 2020
During 2020, Pakistani startups succeeded to raise a whopping $47 million in pre-seed, seed, pre-Series A, Series B and Series B funding...
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Pakistan notifies GI rules to protect domestic products in international market
Pakistan has approved geographical indication (GI) rules to protect its domestic products in the international market, it took the interval of 18...
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PPP says Bilawal, Zardari not invited to Joe Biden inauguration
PPP chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and former president Asif Ali Zardari have not been invited to the January 20th inauguration ceremony of...
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Pakistan to recognize esports as regular sports
Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry has announced that esports will soon get the status of regular sports in Pakistan....
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Guide to Real Estate Investment in Pakistan
Real estate is Pakistan’s most profitable investment segment and for all the right reasons. Real estate comes with several advantages, unlike other investment and...
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Moody’s improves Pakistan’s banking sector rating, forecasts 1.5% GDP growth
Moody’s improved its rating for Pakistan’s banking sector declaring the government’s credit profile as stable and projected a modest growth of 1.5%...
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Pakistan to Host World’s First Online World Youth Scrabble Championship
Pakistan has been chosen by the global regulatory body for scrabble to host the first online international youth scrabble championship on 22nd...
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Green and Orange Line projects of Karachi will become operational by Nov
Sindh Transport Minister Awais Qadir Shah on Tuesday said that Green and Orange Line Karachi Metrobus projects will become operational by November...
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Nine olive extraction plants installed under PSDP
More than nine advanced oil extraction plants have been installed in the country under PSDP to increase the production of olive oil...
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48 Ehsaas Nashonuma Centres established to combat stunted growth
Turning policy into action, 48 Ehsaas Nashonuma Centres are being established across 13 districts countrywide at the district and tehsil level to...
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Lahore among world’s ‘dream destinations to love in 2021’ by New York Times
The New York Times (NYT) has included the historic walled city of Lahore in the list of “52 dream destinations” for tourists...
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‘Economic game changer’ Rawalpindi Ring Road to be executed by LRRA
The game-changer Rawalpindi ring road will be constructed by Lahore Ring Road Authority (LRRA) instead of Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA). The stalled...
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Second wave of coronavirus on decline due to govt’s timely decisions: Asad Umar
The mortality rate in the second coronavirus wave has started to decline due to the timely and result-oriented decisions of the government,...
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Pakistan lifts all visa restrictions for Bangladeshi citizens
Pakistan has lifted all restrictions on visas for Bangladeshi citizens, a move being seen as an ice breaker in the frosty relations...
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KP Govt increases retirement age, will save Rs 140 billion
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government’s decision to increase the retirement age of government employees will potentially save the province around Rs 140 billion...
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Seven officials suspended as govt forms committee to probe power breakdown
On Sunday, the federal government made a committee to investigate the widespread power breakdown that hit sections of the nation late on...
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Three startups of Karachi University students among top 10 innovative companies
Three startups of University of Karachi students have been listed among the top 10 innovative companies of Pakistan by Japan International Cooperation...
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Govt decides not to increase the salaries of government employees
According to the sources, the Ministry of Finance did not agree with the suggestion to increase the salaries of government employees on...
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Five cops involved in Usama Nadeem Satti murder case dismissed
The five police officials arrested over their involvement in the killing of the young man named Usama Nadeem Satti in Islamabad were...
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Chinese Covid-19 vaccine trials proving successful in Pakistan
Clinical trials of Chinese Covid vaccine being held at the University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore are expected to conclude this week. According...
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IsDB to Provide $60 Million to Pakistan for Polio Vaccine
Pakistan to receive $60 million in polio vaccine funding by Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) which is aimed at supporting the polio immunisation...
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FPCCI official calls for exploring new markets for economic growth
On Wednesday, the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) called for the exploration of new markets as regional trade...
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Check out the 2021 ranking of Pakistani passport on Henley Index
In the midst of the new wave of coronavirus pandemic, the Henley Passport Index published the latest ranking of the world’s strong...
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Burns Road Karachi now to become a Food Street for pedestrians
From 10 January, Karachi’s Burns Road food street will be designated for pedestrians and people won’t be allowed to take their vehicles...
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ECC approves removal of additional customs duty on 152 tariff lines
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) approved the summary presented by the Ministry of Commerce regarding the removal of additional 2 percent customs...
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Pakistan implemented effective policies to combat Covid pandemic: IMF
According to a report issued by the IMF under the title of Policy Tracker: Economic responses to COVID-19 by 196 countries, Pakistan...
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PCB giving serious thought to replacing Misbah as head coach
After a poor show in New Zealand, the management and Pakistan cricket team came under massive pressure and now reports have emerged...
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CDWP okays Rs 739 billion KTP through PSDP, PPP mode of financing
The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) agreed on the Karachi Transformation Plan (KTP) at an estimated cost of Rs 739 billion that...
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‘Pakistan’s export growth indicates its efficient economic policy’
Chinese professor, Cheng Xizhong, says Pakistan’s substantial export growth is a vindication of the govt’s policy to keep economy running during pandemic....
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IPPs unconvinced by govt plan for circular debt settlement
Independent power producers (IPPs) have turned down the payment plan offered by the government for partial settlement of their dues by doling...
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Hazara protest against Machh massacre cripple Karachi
On Thursday morning, Hazara demonstrations in solidarity with the sufferers of the Machh massacre continued at as many as 20 locations in...
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Prices go up again: Sugar being sold for Rs 90-100 per kg
Sugar prices have again spiked across Pakistan, with sweetener rates increasing by Rs 5 per kilogram in two days, as reported on...
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Pak vs NZ: New Zealand top Test rankings after beating Green shirts
With a series win against Pakistan, New Zealand moved past Australia to attain the No 1 spot in ICC Test rankings for...
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Emma Alam becomes first Pakistani to win ‘World Memory Championship’
A young Pakistani girl, Emma Alam, has emerged as the winner of the World Memory Championship 2020, she also broke multiple records...
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VSS availed by 2,000 PIA employees to cost government Rs 5 billion
Federal government to dole out Rs 5 billion to 2,000 employees of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) who opted for the Voluntary...
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Cement sales grow 16 percent to 28.6 million tons in July-Dec
Cement sales, local and exports, have surged around 16 percent to 28.6 million tons in the first half of the current fiscal...
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Govt seeks review of existing pay and pension mechanism
The government on Friday reportedly directed Nargis Sethi, the Chairperson of Pay and Pension Commission to review the existing pay and pension...
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PM Office highlights the government’s achievements in 2020
On Monday, PM office highlighted the “achievements” of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) government during the year 2020 as the government tackled the whole...
