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2.0KRavi City Phase-1 named Sapphire Bay to Bring in Rs 400 Billion in Revenue
Soon to be kickstarted, the first phase of the Ravi City project, Sapphire Bay, spanned over 5,000 acres of land to bring...
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Poor nutrition, the reason behind short stature
In a study of vital importance which started in 1985 and continued up to 2019, it was revealed that poor nutrition is...
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PM Imran orders crackdown against fuel smuggling across Iran border
Prime Minister Imran Khan has ordered immediate strict action against 2,094 illegal petrol retail outlets involved in fuel smuggling in Punjab, Khyber...
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LDA goes digital, introduces land use regulations for new businesses
Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has issued updated regulations for new businesses that would improve employment numbers per the Land Use Rules 2020....
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Punjab Govt launches large scale housing projects
Punjab government has launched two housing projects, one to build 35,000 apartments and another a rural housing pilot project in four districts...
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Sindh to receive 250,000 doses of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine mid-January
Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho, Sindh Minister of Health, has declared that by mid-January the province will receive almost 250,000 doses of the...
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Williamson hits 24th century as New Zealand take control against Pakistan in second test
New Zealand took control of the second test against Pakistan as Kane Williamson continued his impressive form and scored another century. With...
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Pakistan cancels 2 lakh fake ID cards held by Afghan refugees
Pakistan has cancelled about 200,000 fake computerized national identity cards (CNICs) fraudulently held by Afghan refugees in the country. Talking to reporters...
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Capital saw economic activity worth Rs 100 billion in 2020: CDA
Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) has had economic activity worth around Rs 100 billion during 2020 according to data released by CDA. According...
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Next phase of CPEC to include agricultural sector: PM Imran Khan
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would lay emphasis on the agricultural sector in the very next phase, says Prime Minister Imran Khan. Speaking...
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11 killed as armed men attack coal miners at Machh, Balochistan
At least 11 coal miners were killed in the Machh town of Balochistan on Sunday after armed militants kidnapped them and took...
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PM Imran Khan inaugurates MG motors launch in Pakistan
Prime Minister Imran Khan attended the launching ceremony of British automotive company MG Motors UK at the Prime Minister’s House on Friday....
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JIT formed to probe ‘Usama Satti murder case’
A joint investigation team (JIT) was appointed on Sunday by Chief Commissioner Islamabad Amir Ahmed Ali to investigate the death of young...
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Revolutionary changes in Pakistan’s online Pharmacies due to COVID-19
From purchasing medicines to obtaining consultation, the health revolution is one of the most vital transformations that we in Pakistan have witnessed over the last few months. That is particularly due...
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CDA to launch F-13 residential sector for ‘Low-Income Workers’
Federal government has directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to launch the F-13 residential sector for the low-income group of Islamabad. On...
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WhatsApp Helplines introduced by Pakistan Post to address complaints
To fast-track customer service, Pakistan Post has introduced special WhatsApp numbers that can be used by people to directly contact senior officials....
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Ghulam Mahmood Dogar replaces Umar Sheikh as new CCPO Lahore
The Punjab government removed DIG Umar Sheikh from the post of capital city police officer (CCPO) Lahore months after he was appointed...
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Pakistan 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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Nawaz Sharif’s passport will be cancelled on Feb 16
The government has decided to cancel the passport of PML-N supremo and ex-premier Nawaz Sharif with effect from February 16, 2021. Minister...
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India cannot defeat Pakistan militarily, says Indian new book
India has no clarity about its military and strategic objectives vis-à-vis its stated adversaries, Pakistan and China, and can defeat neither of...
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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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Events that defined the year 2020 for Pakistan
The year 2020 could easily be marked as one of the most tumultuous years in the history for Pakistan that was marred by...
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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 To Purchase 1.2 Million Covid Vaccine Doses From China’s Sinopharm
Pakistan will purchase 1.2 million COVID-19 vaccine doses from China’s Sinopharm after China approved the vaccine for general use on the population....
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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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NCOC develops NIMS for effective COVID-19 vaccine management
National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has developed National Immunization Management System (NIMS) to make sure the efficient supply chain management and...
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Furniture giant IKEA to launch operations in Pakistan
IKEA, a multinational firm that designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture, is going to commence its operations in Pakistan. According to the Pakistani...
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Pakistan to achieve economic goals through CPEC
Asad Qaiser, the Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan during the meeting with the Ambassador of China, Nong Rong said that big goals...
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Pakistan Medical Association fears third wave of Covid-19 in the country
Addressing a press conference held in Pakistan Medical Association House, Dr Qaiser Sajjad, the Secretary-General PMA said that before the advent of...
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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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PAF gets latest fighter jets, starts production of next-gen JF-17 Thunder Block III
Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Wednesday formally inducted 14 JF-17 Thunder Block II dual-seater fighter aircraft into its fleet and also launched...
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‘Half of revenue collection being used for debt repayment’
According to Prime Minister Imran Khan, half of Pakistan’s revenue collections are being used for debt repayment, leaving “very little” to spend...
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Pakistan to have regulatory authority for drone use
The federal government has drafted a policy on drone use in the country for effective use of the remote-control surveillance technology in...
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Precious mineral ‘montmorillonite’ found in mountain range of southern Punjab
In recent research, published in a renowned science magazine, “Nature Scientific”, it has been explored that in Koh-e-Sulaiman, a mountain range of...
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KP universities to get national incubation and freelance training centers
National Freelance Training Program (NFTP) and new National Incubation Centers (NICs) are going to be established in universities across three districts of...
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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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No Pakistan players in ICC Individual Awards of the Decade
By not winning any of the 10 ICC individual prizes, Pakistan is the only major team not to be represented at the...
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FBR Ordered to Auction 500 Non-Cleared Stranded Vehicles at Karachi Port
The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has ordered FBR to speed up the auction of around 500 uncleared stranded vehicles imported in violation...
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Inzamam: Mohammad Amir retirement a bad look for Pakistan
Inzamam-ul-Haq says that Mohammad Amir decision “doesn’t look good” for Pakistan to end his international career. Amir stated to the Pakistan Cricket...
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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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Pak vs NZ: Kane Williamson reaches 23rd career century on day two
Kane Williamson put New Zealand in a good spot after closing in on his 23rd Test century against Pakistan on day two...
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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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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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British American Tobacco To Set Up Business Services In Pakistan
The British American Tobacco clarifies that Pakistan setup is being established ‘in parallel to the company’s business in Malaysia’. British American Tobacco (BAT) explained that it...
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Pakistan Signs $1.7 Billion Debt Relief Deal
Pakistan has secured a $1.7 billion debt relief agreement to help offset the financial headwinds sparked by the coronavirus pandemic. The Government...
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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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Climate change could create millions of migrants in Pakistan by 2050: ActionAid
The prediction has been made by ActionAid under the view of the growing impacts of climate change that nearly 63 million people...
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China to Confer Famous Pakistani Scientist Prof. Iqbal Choudhary
People’s Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (GZAR), China has decided to confer famous Pakistani scientist Dr Iqbal Choudhary the 2020 Guangxi...
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PM Imran announces health cards, housing facility for Islamabad police
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan while speaking at the passing out parade of Islamabad police at Police Lines Headquarters where he...
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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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PIA to use sehat cards for employees rather than private hospitals to cut costs
As part of its extensive restructuring plan, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to get rid of expensive private hospitals and instead,...
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Person could face Rs5m fine, 5 years in jail for wrong depiction of Pakistan map: GoP
A text message is circulating across the country sent by the government of Pakistan (GoP) on Sunday, according to which a person...
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Joe Biden appoints Pakistan-born Ali Zaidi as deputy national climate advisor
US President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday announced the appointment of Gina McCarthy as his National Climate Advisor and Pakistani-American Ali Zaidi as...
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Pakistan credit profile shows robust long-term GDP growth potential: Moody’s
Moody’s Investors Service that periodically releases reviews of countries around the globe highlighting their credit ratings and other financial research in light...
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CPEC: Sukkur-Multan Section of Peshawar-Karachi Motorway Opened for Traffic
Sukkur-Multan section of the largest project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Peshawar-Karachi Motorway has been handed over to Pakistan and opened...
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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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Amber Qureshi becomes first Pakistani woman in Lincoln’s Inn BRC
A proud moment for Pakistan as Barrister Amber Qureshi has been elected in the Lincoln’s Inn Bar Representation Committee (BRC) Elections 2020....
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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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CDWP approves one project, five position papers worth Rs 28 billion
CDWP considered four projects including two new projects and approved one project worth Rs 7.25 billion besides approving 05 position papers worth...
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Govt launches ‘Universal Health Coverage’ for 1.2 million families in AJK
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday launched the “Universal Health Coverage” initiative for 1.2 million families in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK)....
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Pakistan Post to open 1,000 digital post offices by end of 2020
The establishment of more than 1,000 Digital Franchise Post Offices all over Pakistan by the end of 2020 is under observation. The...
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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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Travel advisory for Pakistan eased by Canada
Canada has improved overall travel advisory for most parts of Pakistan, said Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce, Abdul Razak Dawood. The...
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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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President of Pakistan Arif Alvi approves new anti-rape ordinance
President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi has approved the Anti-Rape Ordinance 2020 which will ensure speedy trial of rape cases and harsher...
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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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LUX Style Awards 2020 – Complete List Of Winners!
LUX Style Awards has just announced a list of their winners for the current year belonging to the Television, Fashion, and Film industry....
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FIA inquiry into petrol shortage calls for disbanding OGRA
FIA led inquiry commission to probe into the shortage of petroleum products has recommended strict action against secretary Petroleum Division, DG Oil,...
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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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#Neverforget: Celebs remember APS attack that shook nation six years ago
Six years back, the horrible APS attack occurred when at least 140 innocent lives lost their lives in a massacre when terrorists...
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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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PMRC establishes Rs 15 billion fund to support low-cost housing finance
Pakistan Mortgage Refinance Company (PMRC), the secondary housing finance institution, has established a fund worth Rs 15 billion to cover losses, if...
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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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New Zealand and Pakistan must step up with captains absent at Eden Park
When the Twenty20 International Series begins on Friday, New Zealand and Pakistan will have to play without their top scorer and captains, Kane Williamson...
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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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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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Islamabad launches campaign for awareness on labour laws
Directorate of Labour and Industries, Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) has launched a drive to raise awareness on various labour laws among the...
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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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China again bails out Pakistan to repay Saudi Arabia debt
China has agreed to immediately provide Pakistan $1.5 billion financing line to repay the $2 billion Saudi Arabia debt. Pakistan is eyeing...
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FBR warns 300,000 late tax filers of massive fine
The last date for income tax return submission was 8th of December however, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) granted an extension of...
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Sehat Kahani Tele-ICU connects 45 ICUs to critical care doctors across Pakistan
Pakistan’s leading social enterprise in health technology, Sehat Kahani successfully implemented its Tele-ICU software to date in 45 out of 60 target...
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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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PSDF, UNICEF sign accord for research on youth skills development, job placement
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) signed a partnership agreement for enhancing skills in youth....
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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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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 narrowly dodges US sanctions after designated religious freedom violator
After being positioned among countries that allegedly violate religious freedom by the United States (US), a presidential waiver has saved Pakistan from...
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‘Children biggest victims of Covid-19 pandemic’
The second wave of COVID-19 pandemic has become a threat for children as the virus has a profound impact on children’s well-being,...
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ADB reports economic recovery in Pakistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has said that the economy of Pakistan was on the path of recovery, economic activity in South...
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Capital’s Marghazar Zoo to be converted into wildlife conservation center
Islamabad: Marghazar Zoo is going to be converted into a world-class wildlife conservation center, announced SAPM Malik Amin Aslam. On Wednesday, Special...
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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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Aga Khan Agency for Habitat wins World Habitat Awards Gold Award
Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) won the World Habitat Awards 2020 Gold Award for the integration of indigenous knowledge and technologies...
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Govt to increase prices of locally assembled cars to eliminate ‘own money’
The federal government has reportedly decided to increase prices of locally-assembled cars by up to Rs 200,000 per unit to disincentive the...
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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 leads 165 countries in developing quality of ISO HR standards
Pakistan has been leading one of the technical committees of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) that is tasked to devise the...
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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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Cricket: South Africa confirm Pakistan tour after a gap of 14 years
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) declared on Wednesday that South Africa cricket team will visit Pakistan early next year after a span...
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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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Second Covid-19 wave may become deadlier with virus mutation
The first wave of novel coronavirus was lethal but the current second COVID-19 wave is even deadlier owing to the virus mutation,...
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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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Haier Pakistan sets record by producing 5 lakh refrigerators in 2020
Haier Pakistan has set a record of manufacturing 5 lakh refrigerators this year, according to a press release released by the company....
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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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Punjab govt approves establishment of five cement plants worth 200 billion
Five cement plants are going to be established in Punjab with a potential investment of around Rs 200 billion after the approval...
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Pakistan proposes transit trade agreements among CAREC states
Pakistan has suggested transit trade agreements among the member countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC), leading to a regional...
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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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Govt mulls imposing 15 percent income tax on online earnings
The Government of Pakistan (GoP) is considering implementing income tax on earnings made online such as from freelancing and YouTube content creation....
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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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Mawra Hocane almost quit acting, left Pakistan post social media hate
The delicate and famous actress Mawra Hocane has revealed her disheartened experience on social media that she once decided to quit acting...
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Pakistan and China sign military agreement in response to US-India pact
Pakistan and China have signed a new military agreement in a response to a recent information sharing pact signed between the United...
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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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Punjab govt to facilitate ICCI in opening industrial estate
Punjab Government is going to extend all possible cooperation and facilitation to the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) in its...
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PM Imran presents 10-point plan at UNGA to avert economic crisis
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday announced a 10-point plan to avert the economic collapse in developing countries due to the Covid-19....
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Mujahid Taj Din Naan Bakers in Lahore was set up in pre-partition Pakistan
In the narrow, congested lanes of the main Mozang bazaar of Lahore, Mujahid Taj Din Naan Bakers exist. Sikandar-i-Azam, the owner of...
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Gujranwala To Get First Expo Centre, Special Economic Zone
A special economic zone (SEZ) and an expo centre is going to be established in Gujranwala, said Provincial Minister for Industries and...
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Hamza Ali Abbasi, PM Imran Khan talk journey to Islam and family values
Actor Hamza Ali Abbasi, in the hour-long interview with the Prime Miniter of Pakistan Imran Khan, discussed some societal issues and politics,...
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Water crisis to ease in Rawalpindi, Islamabad next year
The possibility of water shortage in Rawalpindi and Islamabad has been ruled out in 2021 as Rawal Dam, Khanpur Dam, and Simly...
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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 records over 3,000 coronavirus cases for 3rd day
Coronavirus cases in Pakistan surged by 3,119 in the past 24 hours, the third day that the number of daily infections increased...
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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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Pakistan, China finalize Gwadar projects for upcoming JCC
The 5th meeting of Pakistan China Joint Working Group (JWG) on Gwadar has finalized deliverable projects which would be placed before the...
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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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Pakistan Allows Saudi Crown Prince MBS, Other Royals To Hunt Houbara Bustard
According to sources, the federal government had issued special permission to Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman and two other members...
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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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PM Imran Khan launches Ehsaas Kafaalat Policy for Special Persons
Prime Minister Imran Khan has launched the Ehsaas Kafaalat Policy for Special Persons that would be beneficial for families of two million...
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Ex-PM Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali passes away aged 76
Former Prime Minister and senior politician Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali was buried in his hometown Dera Murad Jamali Thursday afternoon. His funeral...
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Sri lanka increases regulatory duty on Kinnow import from Pakistan
Pakistani fruit exporters are facing turmoil as the Sri Lankan government has increased the regulatory duty on the import of Kinnow from...
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UN seeks $35bn to help vulnerable, including $285m for Pakistan
On Tuesday, United Nations launched a $35 billion global appeal to help more than 235 million vulnerable people in 2021 including 10.5...
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Indus Motors discontinues Toyota Corolla Altis Grande 1.8L Manual
Reports emerging from different sources imply that Indus Motors Company has discontinued the Toyota Corolla Altis Grande 1.8L Manual transmission. The company...
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FBR exceeds tax target by Rs 16 billion from July to November
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) exceeded its tax collection target by Rs 16 billion for a period from July to November...
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Covid-19: 70 areas in nine Punjab cities put under smart lockdown
According to a notification by Punjab Primary & Secondary Health Care Department (PP&SHD), a smart lockdown has imposed in 70 areas of...
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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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Vivo is Setting Up a Smartphone Manufacturing Plant in Pakistan
Vivo, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has officially signed an agreement for setting up a mobile phone manufacturing plant in Pakistan. As per...
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How Flea markets can drive most COVID-19 spread
Landa bazars (Flea markets) have become a big threat as articles being sold in Pakistan are imported from highly hit Covid-19 countries....
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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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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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‘Pakistan has the highest rate of breast cancer in Asia’
One in every ten Pakistani women could develop breast cancer in their lifetime, 90,000 women are diagnosed with this deadly disease every...
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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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Pakistan allocates $150 million for Covid vaccine
Pakistan is keenly looking at the affairs related to the coronavirus vaccine and the government has reserved $150 million for the purchase...
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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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Jibran Nasir warns users after his WhatsApp account got hacked
Pakistani politician and civil rights activist Jibran Nasir shared his scary experience of how his WhatsApp got hacked and has warned social...
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PPPA and ADB are collaborating in the health sector
The Punjab Public Private Partnership Authority (PPPA) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in...
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Peshawar’s Covid-19 positivity rate highest in the country, NCOC
The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) declared Peshawar with the highest positivity rate of COVID-19 as the region has the highest...
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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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Shoaib Akhtar lashes out at New Zealand over deportation threat
Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar lashed out at New Zealand Cricket (NZC) for threatening to send the Pakistan team home after Covid-19...
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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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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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‘Govt making serious efforts to bring Dr Aafia Siddiqui back home’
Prime Minister Advisor on Parliamentary Affairs, Babar Awan has revealed that Federal Government is taking serious steps for the return of Dr....
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Govt to hike power, gas tariffs in phases
The federal government has announced that it will have to hike the power and gas tariffs in the country in a phased...
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Cabinet committee approves ‘historic’ anti-rape ordinance
The federal government on Thursday got anti-rape ordinance passed from the Cabinet Committee on Disposal of Legislative Cases (CCLC) to curb rape...
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Sindh decides to develop 220 islands into tourist spots
Sindh Coastal Development Authority (SCDA) has decided to develop 220 islands on the Sindh coast into tourist attraction spots. In the meeting,...
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Italy Sets Up Textile Technology Center In Pakistan
The Italian textile machinery sector together with PISIE has opened a new technology training center in Faisalabad, Pakistan. This project intends to...
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Bilawal Bhutto Tests COVID Positive a Day Before Sister’s Engagement
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has tested positive for the Covid a day before his sister Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari’s...
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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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Pakistan exports to UK increase by 30pc, imports down by 23pc
As compared to October 2019, Pakistan exports to UK raised 30 percent amounting to $200 million from $154 million. A news report...
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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 single day Covid-19 cases cross 3,000 for the first time since July
Pakistan has reported the highest single day Covid-19 cases since July, 3000 new virus infections have been diagnosed with 59 deaths in the last 24...
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PM Khan approves setting up of the National Intelligence Coordination Committee
A new intelligence-sharing and coordinating committee has been set up under the name of National Intelligence Coordination Committee. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran...
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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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Pakistan sees highest Covid-19 positivity ratio of this season
Pakistan recorded the highest positivity ratio of the current season as COVID-19 positive cases are surging rapidly under the impact of the...
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COVID-19: DUHS clinical trials of C-IVIG therapy show promising results
Clinical trials of Covid-19 intravenous immunoglobulin (C-IVIG), a therapy developed by DOW University of Health Sciences (DUHS) against coronavirus, showed promising results,...
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Russian hackers put PIA data up for sale on the dark web
Russian hackers have put up the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) network access and database on sale on the dark web as revealed...
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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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WEF and PSDF Collaborate to Set Pakistan’s Future Skills Agenda
Top leaders from across the public and private sector gathered at a press conference organized by PSDF to discuss the future of...
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This is the Muchu Chhish in Pakistan, the world’s highest unclimbed mountain
Muchu Chhish is located in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan and is the highest unexplored peak in the world. Apart from the experienced climbers, there...
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Pakistan to provide anti-COVID-19 vaccine free of cost
Pakistan has decided to arrange the anti-Covid-19 vaccination of all the Pakistanis free of cost, whatever it costs to the government. According...
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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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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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Bill in KP Assembly proposes 7-year jail for acid attack culprits
A draft bill has been tabled in the KP Assembly which proposes seven-year imprisonment for culprits involved in acid attacks. Member Provincial...
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Balochistan cabinet approves new sub-divisions for province
The Balochistan cabinet has decided to establish new administrative sub-divisions in the province due to its increasing population. The Balochistan cabinet meeting...
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Balochistan PAC declares Saindak lease contract unconstitutional
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Balochistan Assembly has declared the lease contract of the Saindak Copper-Gold Project to be ‘unconstitutional’....
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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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UAE suspends issuance of visit visas to 12 countries including Pakistan, says FO
UAE suspended the issuance of visit visas to a dozen countries including Pakistan until further notice and the Foreign Office said that...
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LDA prepares proposals for construction of Mall Road tunnel
The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has started their work on proposals for the construction of Mall Road tunnel that will help maintain...
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ADB reaffirms support for development agenda, COVID-19 response
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has made sure of its support for the development efforts and to tackle the Covid-19 in Pakistan. In...
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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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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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TLP head Khadim Hussain Rizvi passes away
Khadim Hussain Rizvi, the charismatic and controversial religious leader, Chief of the Tehreek e Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), has passed away due to...
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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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Most-wanted terrorist killed during FC raid in Turbat: sources
The most wanted terrorist was gunned down by Frontier Corps (FC) personnel on Tuesday during a shoot-out in Turbat, Balochistan according to...
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Pakistan: Gold rate fall in domestic market
Pakistan: The per tola gold rate is again seeing a depreciation in the local market after a little gain a day before....
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Jahangir Tareen Resigns as CEO of JDW Sugar Mills
Politician and business magnate Jahangir Khan Tareen has resigned from the post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) from JDW Sugar Mills Ltd....
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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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Govt suspends political gatherings as second wave gains momentum
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday announced a temporary ban on political rallies and big gatherings to prevent the surging second wave...
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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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ECC approves Rs 38 billion supplementary grants for security
Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved four major supplementary grants totaling Rs 38 billion for security expenditures. The meeting...
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LHC moved for making airbags mandatory in vehicles
The petition was filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC), sought amendments in Automotive Development Policy (ADP) 2016-2021 for making airbags mandatory...
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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...
