Pakistan
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669Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah goes into isolation after testing positive for Covid-19
Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister Sindh has tested positive for coronavirus, as per the statement released by CM House Sindh. *...
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Pakistan Navy commissions new Damen-built PNS Tabuk corvette
The commissioning of PNS Tabuk marks the completion of the two-vessel order with Damen, signed by the Pakistan MoD in 2017. The...
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Aslam Raisani richest lawmaker in Balochistan with Rs21 billion assets
The Election Commission of Pakistan disclosed the details of assets and liabilities of the members of the Balochistan Assembly. As per the...
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Alsons Group launches Pakistan’s first locally developed respiratory device
The Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry announced the launching of a locally developed respiratory device. The Minister held the...
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Lahore sees peak pollution as coronavirus surges
Officials have warned Lahore of pollution that has emerged to a larger extent as a thick blanket of smog has enveloped the...
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PM Imran approves funds for advance purchase of potential COVID-19 vaccine
Prime Minister Imran Khan has approved specific funding for the advance purchase of potential Covid-19 vaccine, according to a statement released by...
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IFAD urges Pakistan to contribute double into its Twelfth Replenishment
Pakistan has been asked by the specialized agency of the United Nations, International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) to double its contribution...
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Climate change in coastal areas impact women more: environmentalists
Environmental experts have highlighted that climate change has affected women living on the coastal areas of Indus Delta, particularly those working in...
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Pakistan provides ‘irrefutable evidence’ India sponsors terrorist groups
While addressing an important conference, DG ISPR General Babar Iftikhar said that Pakistan have concrete irrefutable evidence regarding Indian involvement to upscale...
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Gilgit-Baltistan Election 2020: PTI leads with 10 seats; independents bag 7 & PPP 4
There was a hustle and bustle in the past few days in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) as residents of the picturesque snow-covered mountainous region enjoyed political rallies...
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Pakistan to Establish National Dredging Company: Ali Zaidi
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi revealed that Pakistan will develop its own dredging company that will benefit up to...
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WHO and Pakistan sign Country Cooperation Strategy (2020–2025)
Pakistan and World Health Organization have signed Country Cooperation Strategy (2020–2025) to strengthen the relationship between the Government of Pakistan and WHO...
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CCI approves Rs 350 billion to tackle malnutrition among children
The Council of Common Interests (CCI) has agreed to launch a project worth 350 billion rupees for the next five years to...
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ADB to Provide $300 million Loan To Pakistan
In order to support the fragile foreign exchange reserves and remove barriers to imports, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will lend $300...
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Global air quality platform ranks Lahore second most polluted city
Swiss real-time air quality monitoring platform IQAir ranked Lahore, the capital city of Punjab, as the second most polluted city in the...
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US Embassy in Pakistan apologizes over political retweet
The US Embassy in Pakistan released an apology regarding a retweet of an anti-government statement from an opposition leader who proposed Prime...
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Remittances stay over $2bn for fifth month, October grow by 14pc
According to the State Bank of Pakistan, the country’s remittances remained above $2 billion for the fifth consecutive month in October 2020....
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Govt to bring law on premarital thalassaemia test: Dr Yasmin Rashid
Health Minister of Punjab Dr Yasmin Rashid has announced that the bill on premarital thalassaemia test will be passed to prevent the...
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‘There are over 19 million people with diabetes in Pakistan’
Experts have raised their voice while showing concern over the high prevalence of diabetes in Pakistan to reduce fat through regular exercise...
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‘Sick to my stomach,’ say Wasim and Shaniera Akram on child abuse in Pakistan
Wasim and Shaniera Akram have expressed his disgust and anger towards those who torture and abuse children by highlighting a recent child...
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Dr. Atta ur Rahman Claims Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Not Suitable for Pakistan
Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Task Force on Science and Technology and a renowned scientist of Pakistan, Dr. Atta ur Rahman revealed...
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World Bank Advises Pakistan to Invest in Solar and Wind Energy
World Bank advises Pakistan to invest in solar and wind energy stating that alternative sources of energy can help save Pakistan $5...
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AKU develops low-cost, 3D printed nasal swab
Aga Khan University (AKU) has successfully manufactured 3D printed nasal swab used to test the existence of Coronavirus in the body. This...
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Pakistan can meet climate smart development goals
Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan declared that Pakistan has tremendous potential to overcome the hurdles caused by climate change and...
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‘LPG sector should be treated as major industry’: PLPGMA
Authorities are being urged by the Pakistan LPG Marketers Association (PLPGMA) to consider the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sector as a major...
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Average rate of the price hike, the highest in 8 years
In a report, issued by the statistical division, it was manifested that during the period of PTI government, the average rate of...
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Bilawal welcomes, Nawaz rejects Army inquiry report on ‘Karachi incident’
PML-N supreme leader Nawaz Sharif has “rejected” the findings of the ‘Karachi incident’ while his PDM ally PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari...
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Jang group CEO granted bail by SC after 200 days in detention
The Supreme Court of Pakistan granted bail to Mir Shakeel ur Rehman, editor-in-chief of the Jang Group, in a 34 years old...
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Pakistan whitewash Zimbabwe 3-0 in T20I series
Pakistan did not lose their grip over troubled Zimbabwe side as they grabbed a comfortable victory against visitors in final T20I match....
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TAPI gas pipeline to be a game-changer for the economic prosperity of Pakistan
Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline is at the stage of practical implementation and the project is a game-changer for the economic prosperity of...
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Pakistan decides to impose smart lockdown in Covid hotspots
Authorities have imposed smart lockdowns in several localities in Lahore, Rawalpindi and Multan after declaring them Covid hotspots. As the second wave...
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Trial Run of Karachi Circular Railway Starts Today
Federal and Sindh governments have agreed to start the trial run of Karachi Circular Railway from today after the induction of 10...
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PFVA Imposes Ban on Onion Export Till November 18
All Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Association (PFVA) has voluntarily imposed a ban on the export of onion from 3rd November for 15...
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COVID-19 SOPs: Indoor weddings banned across Pakistan by NCOC
National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has issued new SOPs for the marriage ceremonies to stem the spread of COVID-19. According to...
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CPEC brought $25 billion of FDI to Pakistan in 7 Years
CPEC has brought $25 billion worth of foreign direct investment (FDI) to Pakistan, said the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Wednesday. Bringing...
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CM Buzdar Approves Hiring Of 5,700 People In Punjab Police
Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Wednesday approved hiring of as many as 5700 people in the Punjab police. Chief Minister...
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Nation celebrates the 143rd birth anniversary of Allama Iqbal today
Today on 9th November is Pakistan’s National Poet’s 143rd birth anniversary and the Pakistani nation observed the Allama Iqbal day with traditional...
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Only a fool doesn’t discuss everything with wife: PM Imran Khan
In a recent interview with Imran khan conducted by journalist Susanne Koelbl for German Spiegel International, Primer Minister credited his wife for...
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ECC Approves Minimum Wheat Support Price at Rs 1,650 per 40 kg
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet Friday approved the minimum support price for the wheat crop at Rs 1,650 per...
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SECP registers 2,107 new companies in October, up by 26pc compared to 2019
According to the apex corporate regulator, the Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has registered 2,107 new companies in October 2020,...
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PM Imran Asks for Final Proposals on Rs 79bn Leh Expressway Project
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired a meeting and formed a five members’ committee to finalize the proposal to begin the...
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SHC dismisses plea of lawyer in Karachi to legalize hashish (charas)
Sindh High Court (SHC) has dismissed a petition filed by advocate Ghulam Asghar Saeein asking to legalize hashish (charas) in Pakistan. The...
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CDWP Approves Six Development Projects Worth Rs 37 Billion
Four projects worth Rs 3.69 billion have been approved, along with another two projects of Rs 33.49 billion were agreed by the...
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Orange Line Train Gantry Falls Onto Parked Cars After An Accident
The Lahore’s Orange Line Metro Train has met with a major accident within two weeks of its launch as an over-speed container-carrying...
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Covid-19 Second Wave: Islamabad Test Positivity Rate Rises to 7.7pc
As COVID-19 cases are surging in Pakistan, the test positivity rate in the Islamabad has increased to 7.7 percent and 2 more...
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Karachi’s public transport system worst in the world: Bloomberg
Bloomberg, a US-based news agency, has cited a 2019 study by car-parts company Mister Auto which declared Karachi’s public transport system the...
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Three ball bearings importing companies booked for ‘misdeclaration’
The research and development section of the Model Customs Collectorate of Appraisement-East lodged a case on Tuesday against three importing companies for...
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#JusticeForArzoo: Celebs rally support for child bride Arzoo Masih
Arzoo Masih case, a teenage Christian girl who was allegedly kidnapped and forced to marry her Muslim abductor, has created a massive...
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Hello Beijing! Pakistan first-ever 5G video call to China in Zong Event
During a Zong event, the Minister for Information and Technology (IT) Syed Aminul Haq has successfully made the first-ever 5G video call...
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Pakistan to Construct the Largest Salt Refinery in the World
Pakistan’s first salt manufacturing company, Hub Pak Salt Refinery is preparing to construct the world’s biggest salt refinery in Hub Industrial Zone,...
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Restored 200-year-old Gurdwara in Quetta reopens after 73 years
After the migration of the Sikhs community from Quetta towards India, the 200-year-old Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha on Archer Road in...
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Uniform education system to end class-based system: PM Imran Khan
Prime Minister Imran Khan called uniform education system the way towards equality among students that would end the class-based system in the...
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New COVID-19 wave brings down cotton rates
Economic activities have slowed down owing to the new wave of COVID-19 world over therefore Pakistan’s textile industry is being directly affected...
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ADB, Pakistan sign $2mn deal to strengthen fight against Covid-19
In order to strengthen efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, Pakistan signed a $2 million grant agreement with the...
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Magical Muzarabani gives Zimbabwe Super Over win over Pakistan
Zimbabwean bowler Muzarabani displayed phenomenal performance as Zimbabwe evaded the ODI whitewash by the hands of Pakistan with super over victory in...
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Fayyaz Chohan out as Punjab info minister, Firdous appointed CM’s Special Assistant
In a reshuffle of the Punjab cabinet, Fayyaz ul Hasan Chohan was on Monday removed as the provincial information minister and replaced...
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Sea Buckthorn Found in Pakistan is the New Superfood
Sea buckthorn, also known as sandthorn, seaberry and sallowthorn, is a herb that is grown in Skardu, Hunza, Chitral, and Gilgit and...
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PM Imran to launch ‘CPEC City’ project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on 18 Nov
Prime Minister Imran Khan is going to launch work on the Rashakai ‘China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) City’ on November 18. On Sunday,...
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Pakistan gets textile orders from top brands Hugo Boss, Guess, Target
The textile sector of Pakistan which suffered heavily from COVID-19 restrictions is fast returning to the growth phase as it is receiving...
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PM Imran announces granting Gilgit-Baltistan provisional provincial status
On Sunday, Prime Minister Imran Khan announced granting the provisional-provincial status to Gilgit-Baltistan during the celebrations of the region’s 73rd Independence Day....
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India complains after Saudi Arabia chop off Kashmir, Ladakh from its map on new banknote
India has complained to Saudi Arabia over a banknote that shows Kashmir as a state independent from either India or Pakistan, calling it...
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Fruit, vegetable prices surge as shopkeepers ignore govt rates
The rates of fruit and vegetable have skyrocketed, despite the fact that government rates are forwarded to the shopkeepers on daily basis...
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CM Buzdar announces Rs 5 billion relief package for Hafeez Center fire victims
The Chief Minister of Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar visited the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry and declared a relief package of...
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World-famous Turkish chef CZNBurak to open restaurant in Pakistan
Zong 4G hosted the world-famous Turkish chef Burak Özdemir, nicknamed CZNBurak in Pakistan where he announced the opening of a restaurant. After...
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PTI minister Ali Zaidi & PML-N lawmaker Musadik Malik contract COVID-19
PTI Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi and Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz senator Musadik Malik had tested positive for COVID-19...
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‘Gillaa’ – Digital portal to lodge complaint against any private company in Pakistan
Resolving complaints for customer retention has been always a top priority for multinational organizations but there are some private companies who do...
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PM Imran Khan shares his thoughts on US Presidential election
Premier Imran Khan while giving an interview to the German news website Spiegel shared his views on the upcoming US Presidential election...
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Lahori Registered His Lamborghini Huracan Spyder for Rs45 lakh
The Punjab Excise and Taxation Department in Lahore registered the costliest car in the history of the province — Lamborghini Huracan Spyder...
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Major strokes kill over 400 people in Pakistan daily
Every day, around 1,000 people have major and minor strokes in Pakistan, of whom 400 die on the same day while around...
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491 micro lockdowns imposed in Punjab, new restrictions ordered
With the increasing number of coronavirus cases, the government of Punjab is imposing micro lockdown to curb the virus, a total of...
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‘We gave India a bloody nose & it is still hurting’: DG ISPR responds to ‘misleading’ Abhinandan statement
The Director General (DG) Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar stated that Pakistan armed forces response to Indian army on...
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NCOC approves use of rapid antigen tests for Covid-19 patients
On Wednesday, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) approved the use of antigen testing for coronavirus patients to boost the testing...
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Pakistan to celebrate Ishq-e-Rasool (SAW) week starting 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal
The federal government has announced to celebrate an Ishq-e-Rasool (S.A.W) week starting from 12 of Rabi-ul-Awwal which encompasses Milad programs and conference...
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ATC acquits PM Imran in PTV, Parliament House attack case
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad on Thursday acquitted Prime Minister Imran Khan in 2014 Parliament House and Pakistan Television (PTV) attack case. Honorable...
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‘APS all over again’: Celebrities mourn Peshawar madrassa blast
On Tuesday, a blast in a madrassa in Peshawar’s Dir Colony killed at least 8 people and more than 123 were injured,...
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NA, Senate pass resolutions against blasphemous caricatures
Both the houses of Parliament – Senate and NA passed unanimous resolutions condemning the republication of blasphemous caricatures of the Holy Prophet...
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Section 144 Imposed in Islamabad Enforcing the Use of Face Masks in Public
Muhammad Hamza Shafaqaat, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Islamabad has ordered Section 144 in Islamabad, announcing that the use of face masks...
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NA Approves Bill for Up to 6 Months of ‘Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave’
Maternity and Paternity Leave Bill unanimously approved by the NA Standing Committee on Law and Justice for paid leaves for employees on...
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Pakistan becomes importer of major farm goods to curb soaring prices
Pakistan which always was the exporter of major agricultural goods has now become a net importer of some of the major farm...
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Sindh government announces vacancies in SMBBIT
More than 20 new two-year contract-based jobs have been announced by the Sindh government in the Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Institute of...
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KP govt introduces e-Tendering, e-Bidding system in PHED
The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has introduced e-Tendering and e-Bidding system in the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) so that the department’s...
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DRAP slashes price of FDA approved COVID-19 drug Remdesivir by Rs1,629
The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) reduced the price of Remdesivir drug by Rs 1,629 which is the only officially approved...
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Pakistan summons French Ambassador to condemn Islamophobic campaign
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the French Ambassador to convey the deep concerns over the latest republication by Charlie Hebdo. “Pakistan...
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QAU sealed due to spike in COVID-19 cases
The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) in Islamabad was temporarily closed on Monday after the appearance of five COVID-19 patients in different departments of...
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At least 10 killed, 70 injured in Peshawar madrassa IED blast, mostly children
At least ten people were killed and more than 70 injured after an explosive device in a bag detonated on Tuesday morning...
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PM Imran Writes To Facebook CEO Seeking Ban On Islamophobic Content
Prime Minister Imran Khan urged the CEO of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg to ban Islamophobia and hatred content against Islam which is the...
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More Islamabad sectors sealed after biggest jump in Covid-19 cases in two months
On Sunday, the Islamabad Capital Territory administration sealed 10 streets in seven residential sectors after 158 new Covid-19 cases were reported in...
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Parwaaz Hai Junoon to become first Pakistani film to release in China in decades
Parwaaz Hai Junoon, a tribute to the Pakistan Air Force and its fighter pilots who risk their lives for the protection of...
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Kharif crops: Sugarcane, rice, pulses production swell across Pakistan
The Federal Committee on Agriculture (FCA) was informed on Thursday that all major Kharif crops, including sugarcane, rice, peanuts, oilseeds and pulses,...
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World Bank okays $304 million for reforms in Punjab
Approval of $304 million loan has been granted by the World Bank for reforms in the taxation system of Punjab which was...
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Orange Line Metro Train inaugurated, Rs5bn subsidy to be spent
Punjab government inaugurated the much-awaited Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT) project on Sunday, a total of almost 60.4 billion rupees of public...
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Pakistan plans to launch its own version of Netflix
Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Fawad Chaudhry has shared very great news for entertainment sector via official Twitter account that a...
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Pakistan Remains on FATF Grey List, Got Time Till Feb 2021 to Complete Action Plan
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Friday announced to keep Pakistan on the grey list till February 2021 after failing to...
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After viral pool game pics with Imran Abbas, Ertugrul’s Cem Ucan hints at visiting Pakistan soon
After pictures of playing a snooker game with Pakistani actor, Imran Abbas went viral, Ertugrul artist Cem Ucan aka Aliyar Bey shared...
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Six economic zones completed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa govt
Six economic zones in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been given the final shape and they are likely to be inaugurated by February 2021....
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Olive cultivation gains momentum, harvest reaches to 11,000 ton
The Olive cultivation in Pakistan has been gaining momentum as local output during the current season is projected to cross 11,000 tons....
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Expensive Electricity Main Hurdle to Industrial Development, PM Imran
Expensive electricity is the main hurdle to the industrial development of small and medium-sized enterprises, said Prime Minister Imran Khan. Chairing a...
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Pakistan to have first-ever freestyle wrestling league next year
Pakistan is going to host the first-ever freestyle wrestling league that is going to be held in 2021. The freestyle wrestling league...
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Survivors, families of PIA plane crash victims to get Rs10mn compensation
Pakistan International Airline (PIA) is initiating a procedure to provide compensation of up to Rs 10 million to the victims of the...
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Pak vs Zim: We are here to win, says Zimbabwe all-rounder Chigumbura
Pak vs Zim: The Zimbabwe all-rounder Elton Chigumbura said that we are here to win instead of playing against Pakistan. The Zimbabwe...
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People Once Again Demanding the Removal Of CCPO Lahore After His Leaked Audio
The leaked audio of CCPO Lahore in which he can be heard hurling abuses at a woman is making rounds on social...
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Swiss Pharmaceutical giant Novartis opens manufacturing facility in Pakistan
Swiss multinational pharmaceutical company, Novartis, has invested US$20 million to expand its presence in Pakistan. Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce Abdul...
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Gatherings the main cause of Covid-19 spread: PM’s aide
On Wednesday, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services (NHS) Dr. Faisal Sultan called public gatherings the main cause...
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Textile exports increase 2.92%, non-textile exports contract 5.6% in first quarter
The exports of textile commodities witnessed an increase of 2.92 percent while non-textile exports shrank 5.63 percent during the first quarter (Q1)...
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‘Life of Habib Jalib a beacon for today’s poets and writers’
A virtual seminar was organized recently where the life of Habib Jalib was discussed and his admirers agreed during the seminar that...
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‘Mujhe haath mat lagao’: Shaniera raises voice against sexual abuse in Pakistan
Activist and wife of former Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram, Shaniera Akram, raised her voice against sexual abuse and asked victims to not...
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‘Karachi civil war’: Pakistan slams Twitter for inaction over Indian fake news
Pakistani politicians slammed Twitter for its perceived inaction over Indian media hyping fake news about ‘Karachi civil war’. The huge propaganda initiated...
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Motorway rape case: Victim identifies rapists during parade
The motorway rape victim has recognized the rapists Shafqat Ali and Abid Malhi during an identification parade which was carried at Camp...
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FO rejects ‘baseless’ reports claiming Saudi Arabia voted against Pakistan in FATF
The Foreign Office has rejected the baseless and false reports which claim that Saudi Arabia voted against Pakistan in the Financial Action...
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COAS Bajwa orders inquiry into ‘Karachi incident’
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa took notice of the recent Karachi incident. According...
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Another lockdown? NCOC issues final warning COVID-19 is slipping out of control
On Wednesday, the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC), which oversees Pakistan’s response to the coronavirus pandemic warned that Pakistan is fast...
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SBP Governor Inaugurates First ‘Urban Forest’ Project
On Tuesday, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Dr Reza Baqir inaugurated the first Polyculture Forest project, envisaging an “urban forest” on...
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Pakistan 15th most powerful country in Asia owing to gains in diplomatic influence
Pakistan has been listed as the 15th most powerful country in Asia on the Lowy Institute Asia Power Index due to gains in...
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CPEC set for expansion with plans for 3 additional road networks
The multi-billion-dollar China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is going to be expanded soon and as per the decision of Pakistan and China,...
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‘Great News’: Pakistan registers Q1 current account surplus of $792mln
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan shared the “great news” that the country is heading in the “right direction” as Pakistan’s current...
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WHO assessing various services to declare Islamabad a ‘healthy city’
World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a study in Islamabad to assess if the city met the parameters of a healthy city. The...
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Govt to Introduce New Law to Fast-Track CPEC Projects
A new law for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects is going to be introduced by the government to fast-track their progress....
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Covid-19 causes nearly Rs 32 billion loss to PIA
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has incurred a loss of Rs 31.9 billion in the ongoing year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. PIA Chief...
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Shibli against ban on media content but says it shouldn’t ‘violate’ values
Information Minister Shibli Faraz says the government should not set restrictions on media content, as regulatory authorities continue to ban applications and...
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Pakistan to remake ‘Money Heist’? Twitter reacts with hilarious memes
Over the last weekend, a few pictures featuring some prominent faces from the Pakistan entertainment industry went viral on social media. What...
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Govt procures another quantity of 300,000 tonnes wheat from Russia
The federal government has instructed the Ministry of National Food Security & Research to procure another quantity of 300,000 tonnes of wheat...
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140% increase in Covid-19 mortality rate in Pakistan: Asad Umar
On Tuesday, Federal Minister for Planning Asad Umar said that the COVID-19 mortality rate in Pakistan has increased by 140% in the...
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Govt did not approve price hike of 253 medicines: ministry
The Minister of National Health Services has clarified that the federal government has not approved any price hike of any medicines which...
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Maryam Nawaz decides not to file bail petition: PML-N lawyers
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz Sharif has decided not to file bail request after her name is nominated with...
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US could’ve saved $10 trillion with COVID response as good as Pakistan: economist Lawrence Summers
After getting international recognition for successful Covid-19 strategy, Pakistan’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic has been appreciated by the former US treasury...
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KP govt approves Rs1.5bn for road project in Mansehra
The approval of Rs 1.5 billion has been granted by the KP provincial government for the construction of 15 km Datta-Kotkay Road...
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171 Sahulat Bazaars made operational in Punjab to control prices
The Punjab government has made 171 Sahulat bazaars fully functional to ensure the provision of daily use items to the people at...
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PTA decides to unblock TikTok in Pakistan
On Monday, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority said that TikTok is going to be unblocked “after assurance from management that they will block...
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Massive fire at Lahore’s Hafeez Center still not put out after 12 hours
On Sunday morning, a massive fire erupted in Lahore at Hafeez Center plaza, Gulberg main boulevard area due to an electrical short...
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Fuel prices to remain unchanged for rest of October
The Federal Government has decided to not change the fuel prices for the remaining days of October, said the finance ministry. The...
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Government borrowed more than $10b for institutional reforms
In the questioning session of the Senate meeting, took place under the Chairmanship of Sadiq Sanjrani, the details of loans borrowed from...
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ECC approves import of 340,000 tonnes wheat
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Thursday granted approval for the import of 340,000 metric tonnes of wheat. In...
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Pakistan reports first death from coronavirus re-infection
Rashid Rabbani, PPP leader became the first Pakistani to die due to coronavirus re-infection who developed complications after recovering from coronavirus in...
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Italy Opens Work Visas for all Pakistanis
Italy has permitted Pakistani citizens to gain seasonal and non-seasonal work visas for the year 2020-21 under the annual schedule of work...
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World Bank to provide $1.15bn for two power projects in KP
On Thursday, Pakistan and the World Bank signed two agreements related to renewable energy and hydro power projects in KP province worth...
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Pakistan provides proofs: India behind terrorist attacks on Pak soil
Dr. Moeed Yusuf, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Security said that India was behind the terrorist attacks in...
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Pakistan becomes 2nd Muslim, 18th country globally to produce cardiac stents
Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan inaugurated the first-ever local cardiac stents producing unit in the country at NUST University on Friday....
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Climate change: the enemy No 1 for Pakistan
Pakistan is among those five countries which have badly affected by climate change in the world, as per the reported by Germanwatch,...
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‘Atif Aslam ko bula lain’: Fawad Chaudhry has novel suggestion for PDM Oct 16 event
On Tuesday, Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry suggested the PDM to invite singer Atif Aslam to pull a crowd...
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Inspirational journey of Ahsan Irshad from outdoor cook to soon-to-be café owner
A Pakistani entrepreneur who has blended his many passions to excel in life, Ahsan Irshad, known as ‘The Guy Who Cooks’, is...
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Pakistan Wins International Military Drill Competition For 3rd Year in a Row
While participating in an international military drill competition, Pakistan Army has won the Pace Sticking Competition 2020 for the third time in...
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Covid-19: Punjab issues SOPs for public rallies, gatherings
On Wednesday, new SOPs have been issued in Punjab for official and public rallies, meetings, gatherings in wake of the expected second...
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IMF predicts 1pc GDP growth, warns stagflation in Pakistan
Despite the improvement in the GDP of Pakistan from negative to one percent, the price hike is expected to raise up to...
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Maryam Nawaz admits Shehbaz was trying to make deal: Shahbaz Gill
Prime Minister Imran Khan Advisor on Political Communication Shahbaz Gill has said that the Pakistan Muslim League-N Vice President Maryam Safdar has...
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NAB asked to complete confiscation of Nawaz Sharif’s assets by 29th
An accountability court has ordered NAB to complete the procedure of seizing Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supreme leader Nawaz Sharif’s assets by...
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Punjab Jobs Portal allows job seekers to apply for govt jobs
The government of Punjab has launched a central platform in which all the jobs under the provincial government will be publicized and...
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Govt Okays Gwadar International Airport Project at 147 Percent Higher Cost
The government has approved the New Gwadar International Airport project at the cost of Rs. 55.4 billion, which is 147% higher than...
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Misbah-ul-Haq Resigns as Pakistan Chief Selector, Remains Coach
Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has decided to resign as the chief selector of the men’s cricket team while he will continue as...
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WHO wants Covid-19 testing in schools increased
The exact level of prevalence of coronavirus in educational institutions is still unknown and the World Health Organization wants to increase the...
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State Bank announces subsidized loans for Naya Pakistan affordable housing scheme
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday announced three different categories of subsidised markup rates for affordable housing finance. The government...
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Second wave of Covid-19 to attack soon, positive cases surging
In the beginning, Pakistanis took care of everything to stay away from the risk of contracting covid-19 but now the majority of...
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Hamza Ali Abbasi Opens Up About His Stance On Item Numbers In Pakistan
Hamza Ali Abbasi recently expressed his views on the entertainment industry, once again he shared Islamic values and detailed more about his...
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ITP suspended traffic license services again due to virus uptick
Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) suspended Islamabad traffic license services for the second time due to fears of coronavirus revival. The service which...
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Pakistan, ITFC sign $386m agreement for oil, LNG import
On Monday, Pakistan and International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) signed an agreement amounting to $386 million for the import of oil...
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PTA, TikTok hold virtual meeting to unban app in Pakistan
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and TikTok officials are in discussion to unban the app in Pakistan after a virtual meeting held on...
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Pakistan hopeful of acquiring covid-19 vaccine within next 6 months
Pakistan crossed 2 percent of coronavirus positive cases for the first time in 6 weeks and now Pakistan is hopeful of acquiring...
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Motorway rape case prime suspect Abid details how he evaded arrest for month
Abid Malhi, the prime suspect in the Lahore motorway gang rape case, has spilled the beans on how he managed to hide...
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Govt issues foreign currency account rules to curb forex buying from open market
According to the foreign currency rules of 2020, there could be no depositing of foreign currency in any person’s foreign currency account,...
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AEDB CEO suggests solar power as Pakistan is among the best solar zones
CEO of the Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) called solar power the way forward for Pakistan to safeguard its energy security and...
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Western Digital Formally Launches its Operations in Pakistan
The international leader Western Digital (WD) decided to strengthen its foothold in Pakistan with the launch of a new product in the...
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Asim Bajwa steps down as SAPM on information and broadcasting
Retired Lieutenant General Asim Saleem Bajwa announced that he is resigning from Special Assistant on the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Information and...
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Rs1.4 billion disbursed under Kamyab Jawan Programme
The government has so far disbursed soft loans amounting to Rs 1.4 billion among qualified entrepreneurs under the Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme (YES)...
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AirSial to start its domestic flight operations from December 15
AirSial a private airline is planning to start its operation from 15th December after completing all the requirements. According to reports the...
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Remittances to Pakistan rise to record $7.1 billion in 1st FY21 quarter
Overseas Pakistanis sent record $7.1 billion remittances in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2021 (July to September), the State Bank...
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Pakistan Has Gained Control Over Devastating Locust Swarms
Officials claim that Pakistan has completely eliminated swarms of desert locust after several months of declaring an emergency to fight the infestation....
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa govt to develop picnic places near dams
Around 540 kanals of land in the vicinity of almost 5 dams, is planned to be converted into picnic points, as per...
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57 Whitening Creams in Pakistan Contain Cancer-Causing Elements
Zartaj Gul, the Minister of Climate Change has made a shocking revelation that 57 out of 59 whitening products in Pakistan including...
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NEPRA approves Rs0.83 per unit hike in power tariff
On Thursday, The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approved the Rs0.83 hike in power tariff as fuel readjustment “on account of...
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TikTok may return to Pakistan with effective moderation mechanism
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority banned the viral short video sharing application TikTok from the Pakistani market yesterday and now experts are saying...
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World Bank predicts 0.5% growth in FY-21, poverty to increase in Pakistan
World Bank is predicting a mere 0.5 percent growth in the current fiscal year and due to COVID-induced economic uncertainty poverty may...
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Citizen Portal 2.0: PM orders provision of manual complaint facility to people
On the directions of Prime Minister Imran Khan, the biggest manual complaint lodging facility of the country has been activated to facilitate...
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa okays cheap electricity for agriculture, industries
On Wednesday, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinet took a decision about the supply of cheap electricity for the local industries and agriculture sectors...
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Latest Ranking: Pakistan Has One of the Worst Passports in the World
Pakistan passport is listed as one of the worst passports in the latest ranking for the world’s most powerful passports. The Pakistani...
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Oman Air resumes scheduled flights to Pakistan after Covid-19 shutdown
Oman Air has returned to scheduled service in Pakistan, offering flights from Muscat to the cities of Islamabad and Lahore. Oman Air,...
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Commercial Banks asked to shift govts cash resources to SBP
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday asked all commercial banks to start channeling government cash resources to its treasury single...
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Pakistan bans TikTok for ‘immoral, indecent’ content
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority on Friday blocked video-sharing app TikTok, citing “immoral and indecent” content. According to a press release, in view...
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Pakistan approves three new SEZs in Islamabad, Punjab and Sindh under CPEC
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan approved three new Special Economic Zones (SEZs) that include National Science & Technology Park, Islamabad, JW-SEZ...
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Zee5 removes Churails for Pakistan audience over viral clip, actors speak in support
Hit TV series Churails has been removed for Pakistan viewers from Zee5 Global after dozens of social media users demanded the series...
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PARC recommends new potato, banana varieties for commercial cultivation
On Wednesday, the Variety Evaluation Committee (VEC) meeting was held at the Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC) to discuss recommendations on the...
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SSGC to cut gas supply to 7 big Karachi hospitals
According to the sources of Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC), the 10th of this month is the last day of payment by...
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Pakistan marks 15th anniversary of 2005 earthquake
Today is the 15th anniversary of the catastrophic 2005 earthquake that devastated Balakot tehsil, other parts of the Hazara division and shattered...
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Orange Line Metro Train set to start operations on October 25
Pakistan’s first ever metro train with the most advanced mass transit system Orange Line Metro Train is ready to run from 25th...
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#JusticeForZainab trends after another Zainab raped & murdered in Charsadda
Twitter is trending with #JusticeforZainab and the masses are asking for justice after another Zainab was brutally raped and murdered in Charsadda...
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Council of Islamic Ideology issues 20-point code of conduct to promote inter-sect harmony
On Tuesday, the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) held a Paigham-e-Pakistan conference where a 20-point code of conduct was issued to promote...
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Federal cabinet decides crackdown on sugar, wheat hoarders
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday directed the government for a complete crackdown against those elements involved in the hoarding of sugar...
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Pakistan eyes six LNG spot cargoes for Dec to prevent gas shortage
Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) invited bids for the delivery of six LNG cargoes to Port Qasim, Karachi in order to meet the...
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K-P prepares for second wave of coronavirus
On Tuesday, Chief Minister K-P Mahmood Khan asked the concerned authorities to make preparations to deal with the second wave of coronavirus...
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Federal government starts registration of Madrassas across Pakistan
The federal government has started the task of registration of the religious institutions (Madrassas) in Islamabad, Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and in all...
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Helipad at JPMC operational for air ambulances after two decades
The helipad at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), Karachi has been made operational after two decades by the provincial government. A helicopter...
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Govt committed to socio-economic development of Gilgit-Baltistan
Muhammad Jehanzeb Khan, Deputy Chairman Planning Commission said that the government is fully committed to achieving political stability and socio-economic development of...
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COVID-19: Pakistan among top nations in Asia for social protection
According to the sources of the Ministry of Social Welfare and Poverty Reduction, the social protection relief response of Pakistan amid Covid-19...
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South Africa, England, Australia & New Zealand To Tour Pakistan In Next Two Years
According to Pakistan Cricket Board CEO, Wasim Khan, Pakistan is planning to host Australia, England, South Africa and New Zealand by the...
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CAA issues new guidelines for domestic flights, ends seat spacing condition
Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has modified their SOPs and issued new guidelines for domestic flights to lessen the danger of spreading...
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2.6 Million Tourists Visited Khyber Pakhtunkhwa After Lockdown Ended
As per the official stats released by the KP Tourism Corporation, more than 2.6 million tourists have visited different regions of Khyber...
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Pakistani cotton yarn export to China rise over four times
The export of Pakistani cotton yarn to China has increased by 4.36 times to $41.836 million in August from the same period...
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Covid-19 vaccine trials begin in Pakistan but no one qualified to approve treatment
Pakistan recently began the phase three trials of a Covid-19 vaccine but no institute in Pakistan has been qualified to assess or...
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Government plans to introduce electric buses in Karachi
On Sunday, Fawad Chaudhry, Federal Minister for Science and Technology said that the federal government aims to introduce electric buses in Karachi....
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Organic fertilizer formula to raise yield by 40 percent
The agriculture experts of Pakistan have planned to prepare the fruit gardens on the organic liquid fertilizer formula to raise their yield....
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FBR Announces 17% Sales Tax on Trade of Used Cars
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has declared that 17% sales tax will be applicable on sales and purchase of used cars...
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Government decides to continue using RTS in 2023 elections
Despite the objection from the Election Commission of Pakistan, the Federal Government has decided to continue using of Result Transmission System (RTS)...
