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NCOC suggests reopening educational institutions on ‘top-down, rotational’ basis

On Thursday, NCOC suggested the reopening of the educational institutions in the country with the top to bottom approach, there would be...

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Actress Yashma Gill recalls an encounter with the police

Yashma Gill the well-known actress has recalled a 6-7 years old encounter with police which she shared via her twitter posts. According...

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PM Imran Khan assures maximum facilitation for exporters

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan said that the government will extend maximum facilitation to exporters to increase the exports of Pakistan....

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Govt plans to engage overseas Pakistanis to boost reserves

Government is planning to engage overseas Pakistanis in different ways to boost reserves including through bonds or deposits. State Bank of Pakistan...

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As remote work, online education became the norm, mobile broadband subscribers increased

Remote work and online education have become a norm since the imposition of coronavirus induced lockdown in March 2020, the demand for...

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PM Imran Khan constitutes National Coordination Committee on Tourism

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan constituted the National Coordination Committee on Tourism. The committee aims to direct the country to become...

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Micro smart lockdown imposed in various cities in Punjab

On Wednesday, a micro smart lockdown has been imposed by the Punjab government in multiple areas of the six cities in the...

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3 days of monsoon rain in Pakistan kill 90, disrupt life in Karachi

The 3 days of monsoon rain in Pakistan has caused havoc and only in Karachi, more than a thousand homes have been...

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OGDCL announces new condensate, gas discovery in Kohat

OGDCL has discovered new gas and condensate at Togh Bala 01 Well, which is situated in District Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. As per...

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Punjab: 95 out of 60,000 tested Covid positive in random sampling after Eid

In the Punjab province only 95 people out of 60,000 tested Covid positive in random sampling conducted by the authorities after Eidul...

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20k acre national park in Punjab to be inaugurated in December

Department of forest Paidar division, Punjab has started a mega project of national park comprising 20k acres at the large forest area...

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PM Imran asks Chinese businesses to establish offices in Pakistan

On Monday, Prime Minister Imran Khan asked Chinese businesses to establish their regional business offices in Pakistan. The prime minister emphasized the...

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Pakistani startup Byonyks invents affordable dialysis machine

A US-based medical device startup Byonyks in Lahore has successfully invented Pakistan’s first affordable and portable dialysis machine via which patients will...

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Justice for Nasreen Advocate: PM Imran Takes Notice of Kidnapping & Torture of Lawyer

Twitter is trending with the hashtag #JusticeforNasreenAdvocate to demand justice for Advocate Irshad Nasreen who was kidnapped, tortured and raped by anonymous...

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PML-N releases white paper on two-year performance of PTI

The opposition party PML-N has released a white paper on two-year performance of incumbent government and declared that the PTI government has...

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Pakistan makes international standard face shield for school children

Pakistan is manufacturing international standard face shield for school children to provide the first level of defense against COVID-19. For the first...

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Halal food has high demand in China, SE Asia: FPCCI

Mian Anjum Nisar the president of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) revealed that the halal food trade worldwide...

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Standard & Poor’s keeps rating long-term outlook for Pakistan as ‘stable’

Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings maintained Pakistan long-term outlook as stable. S&P also declared ‘B-’ long term issue rating on the basis...

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Covid-19 Cases Rising in Tourist Spots

The Covid-19 cases have been on the rise since the government lifted smart lockdown and reopened tourist spots for the visitors mainly...

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$10bn needed for the restoration of Karachi infrastructure

On Sunday, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said modernizing the infrastructure of Karachi requires a sum of at least $10 billion....

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Extreme Commerce launches program to facilitate ‘Billion Dollar Pakistan’ vision

Extreme Commerce wants Pakistanis to invest in e-commerce and with their Billion Dollar Pakistan vision, they aim to add $1 billion in...

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Nawaz Sharif will go straight to prison upon return: Fawad Chaudhary

On Monday, Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry said that Nawaz Sharif will go straight to prison upon his return...

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Pakistan Navy acquires most advanced Chinese Warship amid deepening ties

China launched an advanced warship for Pakistan Navy, the largest it has built for any country, also it is the first one...

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PM Imran announces $424mn current account surplus for July

Pakistan’s current account swung into a surplus of $424 million for July, which is the fourth monthly surplus since last October, announced...

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Javed Miandad says test cricket requires a modern reformative approach

A legend of Pakistan cricket game Javed Miandad who is revered for a win in which he hit a six on the...

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Pemra fines Neo News Rs0.5mn for airing Khalil ur Rehman’s abusive remarks

Over the harsh discussion and usage of derogatory remarks against a woman by Khalil ur Rehman Qamar, Neo News has been fined...

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Samsung to set up smartphone assembly plant in Pakistan

Minister of Industries and Productions Hammad Azhar shared great news for Pakistan as leading smartphone manufacturer Samsung is considering to set up...

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Naval Chief inaugurates Joint Maritime Information Coordination Centre

Pakistan Naval Chief inaugurated the Joint Maritime Information Coordination Centre in Karachi on Friday. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi...

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Shahid Afridi to restore public library turned into garbage dump in Tank

The Former Captain of Pakistan Cricket Team Shahid Khan Afridi pledges to reestablish the only public library situated in the district Tank...

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Pakistan, China to ‘further strengthen cooperation’ for COVID-19 vaccine development

On Friday, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi met his China counterpart Wang Yi in China’s Hainan province where further strengthening the...

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ECC allows TCP to import 200,000 tons of wheat

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has permitted the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) to place an import order of...

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Emaad Paracha traveled to all the landmarks on Pakistani currency notes

Cloud Solution Architect and travel enthusiast Emaad Paracha visited all those mesmerizing landmarks which are printed on Pakistani currency notes or coins....

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NHA Chairman inspects work on N-5 Rawalpindi-Lahore section

Chairman NHA visited the Rawalpindi-Lahore section N-5 and inspected alignment of the prescribed project of Shahdara flyover and work of widening of...

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Not everyone understands the depth of Pak-Saudi ties: FM Qureshi

Foreign Affairs Minister of Pakistan Shah Mehmood Qureshi categorically excluded the gossips that says Pak-Saudi ties had weakened. FM Qureshi says bot...

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Crawley stars alongside Buttler as England seize control in third test against Pakistan

The opening day of the third and final test between Pakistan and England is being played and the hosts are on top...

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Dengue larvae found in ‘cleared’ areas in Rawalpindi

Different teams of departments of Civil Defence Department (CDD) visited various areas of Rawalpindi to check the condition of dengue larvae and...

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa launches Sehat Sahulat healthcare for all residents

On Thursday, northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province launched the Sehat Sahulat program making it the first-ever universal healthcare program in Pakistan covering all...

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IT, ITeS export remittances surge 24% in FY20 despite Covid-19

According IT ministry, a record $1.231 billion has been received in IT and ITeS export remittances at a growth rate of 24%...

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Palestinian embassy praises Pakistan remarks over Israel

Palestinian embassy hailed the recent comments by the Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan and called Pakistan their second home. The Embassy...

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PIA resumes Paris flight operations via makeshift option

Despite the 6 months ban by EASA, Pakistan’s national carrier PIA has resumed its Paris flight operations under an alternative arrangement. After...

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Punjab orders ban on polythene bags by August 31

Punjab Environment Protection Agency (EPA-Punjab) on Thursday has ordered complete ban on the use of polythene bags in the whole province by...

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Nation remembers 1971 war hero Rashid Minhas on 49th Martyrdom Anniversary

Pakistan marked 49th martyrdom anniversary of Pakistan youngest Nishan-e-Haider recipient Pilot officer Rashid Minhas Shaheed. Rashid Minhas was born on 17 February...

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Mir Hasil Khan Bizenjo dies: A brief overview of the life of experienced politician

Renowned national politician Mir Hasil Khan Bizenjo passed away on Thursday at 62 after fighting with lung cancer for many months. Mir...

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Pakistan exceeds mango export target by 45,000 tons

Despite all the challenges arising from COVID-19 pandemic, Pakistan has surpassed its mango export target by 45,000 tons. The All Pakistan Fruit &...

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PTI govt highlights achievements in two-year performance report

Members from the cabinets spoke to the media to feature their two-year performance report as the PTI government marked two years in...

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2.3mn youth may have lost jobs in Pakistan during lockdown: ADB

New ADB report estimates that approximately 2.3 million young people in Pakistan may have lost their jobs during the lockdown period due...

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All concerned departments on alert as heavy rains likely from today in Rawalpindi

Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi issued the instructions of being red alert to WASA, RDA, Metropolitan Municipal Corporation, police, and civil defense to face...

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SC moved for contempt proceedings against PM, govt officials

On Tuesday, the SC asked to initiate contempt proceedings against PM and the govt senior federal officials for not implementing its Jan...

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Govt decides to permanently shut down Monal Restaurant Islamabad

The federal government has decided to permanently shut down Islamabad’s premium dining location Monal Restaurant located on the Margalla Hills National Park...

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Shireen Mazari asks women journalists for proof against harassment to take action

On Tuesday, Shireen Mazari Human Rights Minister asked women journalists to provide proof after a number of them accused Twitter accounts affiliated...

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Murree to be upgraded to sub-division, 50 sights declared as picnic spots

The decision has been taken to upgrade the Tehsil Murree of District Rawalpindi giving it the status of sub-division and a total...

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IT Ministry working on WhatsApp type app to protect officials from cyber attacks

IT Ministry is working on a local WhatsApp type app due to fact that WhatsApp or telephone messages could be hacked and...

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Pakistani movies to watch on Amazon Prime

From decades Pakistani content is loved by millions and now things are moving fast as Pakistani content will be aired on top...

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Made in Pakistan Initiative: Pakistan approves export of N95, surgical masks

In a yet another boost to the Made in Pakistan initiative, Pakistan has allowed the export of locally manufactured N95 & Surgical...

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Pakistan signs agreement with IPPs to ensure cheaper electricity

Pakistan government paves way for cheaper electricity to the consumers after they signed an agreement with the IPPs and kept the profit...

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SOPs agreed for majalis and processions during Muharram

On Tuesday, the religious scholars of different schools of thought and the federal government made an agreement over the SOPs in order...

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Daraz launches dBills in Pakistan — an online bills payment service

Leading online shopping store Daraz expanded its e-commerce business in Pakistan with a category called dBills — a utility bills payment service....

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CPEC is transforming Pakistan’s remote Gilgit-Baltistan

The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is transforming the remote Gilgit-Baltistan into a lucrative business hub of Pakistan. Gilgit-Baltistan was once known...

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Pakistan green-lights Phase III trials for COVID vaccine

Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has given formal approval to the Ministry of NHSRC for Phase III clinical trials of the...

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Pakistan launches CPEC internship programme to empower youth

Special Assistant to Prime Minister for information and Chairman CPEC Authority Lt Gen (r) Asim Saleem Bajwa announced the launch of a...

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Zartaj Gul fumbles again, says Gen Zia-ul-Haq was born on Aug 17

Zartaj Gul the Minister of state for climate change once again fumbled after she gave a novel ‘definition’ of COVID-19, this time...

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PTI Government recalls economic achievements during two years tenure

Advisor to Prime Minister Imran Khan on Finance and Revenue Abdul Hafeez Sheikh highly acknowledged the economic progress made during the two...

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Major drop in sanitisers, masks prices after Covid-19 cases waned in Rawalpindi

After the record decline in the number of Covid-19 patients in Rawalpindi and the complete lifting of lockdown, the prices of hand...

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‘Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to utilize hydropower potential’

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mahmood Khan on Sunday said the provincial government is taking result-oriented steps under a well devised strategy to...

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Alibaba founder Jack Ma to be awarded Pakistan civil award on 23rd March

Jack Ma a billionaire philanthropist and founder of the Chinese biggest e-commerce platform Alibaba will receive Pakistan Civil Award Sitara-i-Pakistan on Pakistan...

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Third phase of beautification of Murree Road, Rawalpindi starts

Parks & Horticulture Authority Rawalpindi has started the third phase of the beautification of Murree Road, Rawalpindi. In this phase beautification work...

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Pakistan recorded ‘highest-ever’ remittances in July: PM Imran

On Monday, Prime Minister said that Pakistan has recorded the highest ever remittances from overseas Pakistanis in July 2020. Prime Minister Imran...

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Approval of EPA to be sought for every construction project: IHC

IHC has ordered that the approval of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be a must before launching any construction project. According...

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PTI, PPP and MQM join hands to work for Karachi uplift

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) have joined hands for the betterment of the Karachi city....

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Pakistan Government Announces 184 Recipients of Civil Awards

Pakistan celebrated 74th Independence Day on August 14, 2020 and the government revealed a list of 184 recipients of civil awards. The...

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Celebrities who tied the knot during Covid-19 lockdown

With the lockdown executed all over the country, citizens were experiencing a new normal life. In Pakistan, wedding functions are normally celebrated...

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5 new tube wells and 10 construction projects approved for Rawalpindi

District Rawalpindi Municipal Committee has approved the installation of 5 tube wells to overcome the shortage of water in the city and...

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Junaid Jamshed’s third wife files lawsuit to get share in inheritance

Upon the lawsuit filed by late Junaid Jamshed’s third wife, who is seeking inheritance share as per the Muslim laws, the Sindh...

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Pakistan Army Chief heads to Saudi Arabia to smooth Pak-Saudi ties

Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa is all set to visit Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Sunday to calm the diplomatic tensions over...

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Pakistan is undergoing many reforms in healthcare sector: Fitch Solutions

On Thursday, Fitch Solutions released a report saying that efforts have been made to improve the healthcare system in Pakistan. A report...

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Major cyber attack by Indian intelligence identified: ISPR

According to ISPR, the phones and other gadgets of government officials and military personnel have been targeted in a major cyber attack...

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Coal-Fired Generation Rises to Record in Pakistan

Chinese funding increased the power generation through coal in Pakistan when other countries are avoiding coal-fired power due to its negative environmental...

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Bus Services to New Islamabad Airport & Taxila from Rawat Launched by RTA

RTA Rawalpindi launched new bus services on two different routes from Rawat to new Islamabad International Airport and from Rawat to Taxila....

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Hyundai launches flagship SUV ‘Tucson’ in Pakistan

3rd generation SUV Hyundai Tucson has finally arrived in the market, a front engine and four wheel drive compact SUV in Pakistan...

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Liquor license case: NAB interrogates Usman Buzdar for two hours

Chief Minister of Punjab Usman Buzdar under NAB radar as authority expanded the scope of inquiry against CM Punjab in liquor license...

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Moody’s confirms ratings of five Pakistani banks as stable

On Tuesday, Moody’s Investors Service confirmed the B3 long term local currency and Caa1 foreign currency deposit ratings of five Pakistani banks....

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4pc of GDP should go to education: Senate Committee on Education

The education budget should be increased to 4 percent of the GDP to promote education in Pakistan, demanded the Senate Standing Committee...

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National Assembly passes amended Anti-Terrorism Bill

Few days after the approval by the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance, the National Assembly on Wednesday passed amended Anti-Terrorism Bill,...

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Trend of car decoration escalates ahead of Independence Day

As the Independence Day approaches, preparations have gained momentum in Pakistan as huge gatherings are observed on the roads mostly the young...

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Travel Show ‘A Place Called Pakistan’ to Air on TRT World on August 15

A place called Pakistan which took 2 years in the making is a six-part travel documentary series that will be aired on...

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Asad Umar praises people’s cooperation for the decline in COVID-19 cases

On Tuesday, Federal Minister for planning Asad Umar credited the people of Pakistan for the decline of Covid-19 but warned the nation...

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Supreme Court slams Sindh govt over lack of cleanliness in Karachi

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of Pakistan expressed anger towards the carelessness of the Sindh government which has failed to clean Karachi....

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Independence Day: Traffic will be stopped for one minute in KP province

The KP government has released a program in order to prepare for Independence Day celebrations in the province on Saturday. According to...

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Animal deaths in Marghazar Zoo: IHC issues contempt notice to Zartaj Gul

On Tuesday, the Islamabad High Court issued a contempt notice to Zartaj Gul Wazir the Minister of State for Climate Change over...

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TikTok updates community guidelines in Urdu to help reduce the violation

TikTok has updated its community guidelines and released them in Urdu for its users in Pakistan to help reduce the violations. TikTok...

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North Forest Division to plant 30,000 trees on Independence Day

Under the clean and green Pakistan project of Prime Minister Imran Khan, Forest Department, North Forest Division has announced to plant 30,000...

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SUES and NTU Promotes Cooperation in Textile under CPEC

Pakistani University National Textile University (NTU) and a Chinese University, Shanghai University of Engineering Science (SUES) have jointly signed an agreement where...

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PM Imran Khan to inaugurate Peshawar BRT tomorrow

The most awaited flagship project of PTI led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government BRT project in Peshawar is all set to be launched this...

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PUBG to host an exclusive Pakistan Independence Day event

Player Unknown’s Battleground (PUBG) is holding a special event for Pakistani users only. On the Pakistan 74th Independence Day, PUBG will be...

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Pakistan’s economy is stabilizing owing to improvements in various sectors

Despite a lot of internal and international problems, Pakistan’s economy is stabilizing and has witnessed good progress in various sectors. The current...

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Dr Ruth Pfau remembered on her death anniversary

Dr Ruth Pfau was remembered on her third death anniversary in Pakistan. She served Pakistanis for 57 years and continued her job...

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Rickshaw scheme to start by Rawalpindi Zakat Committee

The Rawalpindi District Zakat Committee has released the grant of Rs 47, 95,875 to the students of 8 big religious institutions in...

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Pakistani teenagers develop world’s first game to help fight Covid-19

The world’s first game to help fight against COVID-19 pandemic is developed by two Pakistani self-trained teenagers Nabhan (13) and Kenan (14)....

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UNGA president discuss Kashmir, lauds Pakistan COVID policies during his two-day visit

UNGA President Volkan Bozkir termed Pakistan Covid-19 policies a “good example” for the world to follow in dealing with the pandemic during...

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PMLN workers clash with police outside NAB office ahead of Maryam appearance

On Tuesday, PMLN workers along with their party’s leader Maryam Nawaz and police clashed outside the NAB office. Chaos ensued outside the...

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Punjab, Sindh and KP return to pre-Covid routine, withdraw lockdown orders

Punjab, KP and Sindh governments have issued notifications to lift all province-wide lockdown orders and allowing the reopening of most businesses citing...

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Crackdown started against illegal business of poisonous gases in Rawalpindi

Under the instructions of Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi Anwar Ul Haq crackdown has been started throughout the Rawalpindi district against the illegal business...

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Bill Gates praises Pakistan’s efforts in tackling Covid-19

The Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates was recently seen admiring Pakistan’s efforts in overcoming the Covid-19 pandemic. On Monday, the founder of...

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Dengue control programme to be made more effective in Rawalpindi and Lahore

Instead of weekly meetings of district and tehsil response committees in Lahore and Rawalpindi, daily meetings will be held for dengue control...

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PM Imran launches tree plantation drive to address climate change challenges

On Sunday, Prime Minister Imran Khan launched a “record-breaking” tree plantation drive in Pakistan of planting 3.5 million saplings and said that...

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Amazon officially enters Pakistan with web services

Amazon is bringing its cloud computing business and web services to Pakistan to influence public policy that empowers digital transformation. The decision...

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Double-decker buses to start from 14th August in Rawalpindi and Islamabad

The popular double-decker buses of the past will be again seen on roads of Rawalpindi Islamabad under the Tourism Development Corporation of...

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PM launches $3bn ‘Ravi Urban Development Project’

Prime Minister Imran Khan has launched a $3bn “Ravi Urban Development Project”, terming it vital to save the historical city of Lahore...

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Pakistan allows all international flights to resume operations

A day after the government announced to lift lockdown in the light of bettering coronavirus situation, Pakistan announces to fully resume international...

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Sehat Sahulat Programme will soon be extended to entire KP

Sehat Sahulat Programme will be extended to entire KP from October by the KP government where free treatment services to whole province...

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England Turn First Test Around To Secure Stunning Victory

Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler lead England towards a fascinating victory in the first test against Pakistan after exceptional performance on the...

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Pakistan to lift COVID lockdown from Monday and open all businesses

Pakistan to formally lift COVID lockdown and open up all businesses from Monday as the pandemic had been controlled to a great...

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Rotation policy for PAS/PSP officers approved, long stay at one place prohibited

Pakistan okays new rotation policy for civil servants under which no PAS, PSP officer will be allowed to spend more than ten...

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Ehsaas Scholarship Programme to alleviate poverty: Sania Nishtar

Special Assistant on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Dr Sania Nishtar has said that Ehsaas Scholarship...

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Pakistan dispatches 8 tons of food supplies, medicines for Beirut blast victims

Pakistan Air Force C-130 yesterday night landed in Beirut airport with the 8 tons of relief assistance for the Beirut blast victims....

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Pakistan in see-saw battle as England prepare for Old Trafford chase

Pakistan is in a see-saw situation as England has started its final chase in the second innings of the first test match...

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Pakistan among top 5 markets with largest volume of ‘TikTok videos removed over violations’

Most popular video-sharing app TikTok has revealed content moderation mechanism according to which it removes any inappropriate or potentially harmful video content...

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Council of Common Interests approves Renewable Energy Policy

Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired the 42nd meeting of the Council of Common Interests (CCI) where he approved the Alternative and Renewable...

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Shan Masood joins a league of legends with the heroic 156

What a memorable day it was for the opener Shan Masood who joins a league of legends with the career-best knock of...

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PIA to partially resume UK flight services from August 14

Partial flight services to and from the UK will be resumed from 14th August by PIA using a hired Portuguese plane. According...

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Pakistan Pay Back $1 Billion Saudi Loan

Pakistan paid back $1 billion out of a $3 billion loan that it secured from Saudi Arabia one and a half years...

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Pakistan approves CPEC’s strategic ML-1 railway project

Pakistan approves the US$6.8 billion Karachi-Peshawar railway modernization Mainline-1 (ML-1) project which is described as a big milestone. On Wednesday, the Executive...

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Govt starts randomised testing in Rawalpindi district

Rawalpindi district administration has begun randomised testing for coronavirus in markets, orphanages, and jails. 10 orphanages and the whole staff in Adiala...

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CM Punjab orders strict action against hoarders and artificial price hike

CM Punjab has directed to deal with hoarders and shopkeepers who are charging higher prices with an iron hand. He said that...

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After months of downfall, Pakistan exports grow 5.8 percent in July

The exports of Pakistan which were at a downfall for a gap of 4 months from March due to COVID-19 lockdown have...

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Punjab asks for army deployment during Muharram

Along with asking for the deployment of Army, the government of Punjab has taken big steps to maintain peace and sectarian harmony...

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PIMS restarted biometric attendance from today

The suspended biometric attendance in wake of Covid-19 has been restarted by Pims for its employees from today. The biometric attendance system...

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Brilliant Babar and careless Buttler give Pakistan the advantage in first Test

Babar Azam with yet another elegant batting scored a half-century while Buttler’s mistakes gave Pakistan a good start in the first test...

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Rs 10m to be paid by NICL to heir of all passengers of PIA crashed plane

Rupees 10 million would be paid by the NICL to the heir of each of the 97 passengers who died of a...

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Under institutional reform policy, 71,000 government posts abolished

More than 71,000 posts have been abolished in various government departments under the Institutional Reform Policy. The press release issued by Prime...

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PM Imran efforts very effective in handling COVID-19, Wall Street Journal

American renowned newspaper Wall Street Journal has greatly appreciated the efforts of the present government headed by Prime Minister Imran Khan to...

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In landmark move, Pakistan affirms claim to entire Jammu and Kashmir with new map

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan approved a new political map of Pakistan integrating the whole Jammu and Kashmir for the first...

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60 PIA pilots sacked with 28 over fake licenses

On Tuesday, 28 pilots have been dismissed by the Pakistan international Airline from their jobs for having a fake flying license. From...

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Dr. Faisal Sultan appointed as PM’s special assistant on health

On Monday, a prime minister office issued a statement that said Prime Minister Imran Khan appointed has Dr Faisal Sultan as his...

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Thousands of tourists barred from entering Swat, Mansehra

Owing to coronavirus pandemic, the administration barred thousands of tourists from entering Swat and Mansehra and huge traffic was jammed at the...

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa govt seeks import of 300,000 tons wheat

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to import 300,000 tons of wheat in order to meet the shortage and control flour prices....

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NDMA launches cleanliness campaign in rain-hit Karachi

A few days after PM Imran Khan’s directives, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has started clearing the city’s nullahs in Karachi. ...

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Punjab govt to expand rainwater storage project to other cities

After the successful trial in Lahore, Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has approved the expansion of underground rainwater storage project to other...

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South Korea donates $1 million for Afghan refugees in Pakistan

The government of South Korea donated one million dollars for a new UNHCR project to empower Afghan refugees in Pakistan. United Nations...

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British Airways resumes Pakistan flights

British Airways has announced it would restart flights to Pakistan after a steep decline in coronavirus cases in Pakistan. 1st trip to...

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Punjab govt offers Meera financial assistance

The Lahore Arts Council has provided Rs 5,000 to the veteran actor Meera after she applied for financial assistance with the Artist...

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Sewage treatment plant dropped from Lai Expressway project

6000 Kanal land was purchased for sewage treatment plant but this plant from the Lai Expressway has been dropped due to heavy...

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WHO urge KPK to increase daily Covid-19 tests

WHO has shown concern over the decrease in Covid-19 tests in Khyber Pukhtunkhwa and they want KPK to scale up the testing...

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Pakistan passes two key bills to get out of FATF grey list

Before the FATF review of Pakistan’s case, NA yesterday passed an Anti-terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2020 and United Nations (Security Council) (Amendment) Bill,...

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PM directs committee to deal with South Punjab issues

PM directs to form a committee chaired by Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi to deal with administrative issues of South Punjab. Prime...

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State Bank seeks to expand Islamic banking in Pakistan

Instructions are issued to banks by the State Bank of Pakistan to expand the scope of Islamic banking operations to 25 percent...

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Mansehra-Thakot Expressway opened for Traffic

Mansehra-Thakot Expressway had been opened for traffic before Eid. The milestone was announced by CPEC Authority Chairman and SAPM on Information and...

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Too Early for Pakistan to Celebrate Improving COVID-19 Situation: UNICEF

The United Nations highly admired the success of Pakistan in its fight against Covid-19 that cases have declined to a larger extent...

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Zafar Mirza and Tania Aidrus resign as PM’s special assistants

Tania Aidrus as the Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Digital Pakistan and Zafar Mirza as the Special Assistant to Prime Minister...

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City drains not cleaned since 2018, says Karachi Mayor

On Tuesday, Mayor Karachi Wasim Akhtar told that rain drains have not been cleaned since 2018, even funds of 500 million rupees...

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KP aims to increase crop production through water management

A six-year project will be implemented by the KP Irrigation Department, which will be helpful to increase crop production through water management...

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Pakistan: World Hepatitis Day being observed today

Doctors on World Hepatitis Day urged all the committees of the country to come together and join hands for making hepatitis free...

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China, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nepal hold an important virtual meeting

Foreign ministers of China, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nepal on Monday held their first joint virtual meeting to discuss the novel coronavirus pandemic,...

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Rain Emergency on the Eve of Eidul Azha in Rawalpindi

Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Rawalpindi has canceled the leaves and Eidul Azha holidays of all employees and workers and all the...

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Pakistan to confer Nishan-e-Pakistan to Syed Ali Geelani

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Fawad Chaudhry the ‘Imam’ Of Science, Says Mufti Muneeb

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UAE to prefer Pakistanis for jobs once Covid-19 subsides: Zulfi Bukhari

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Sindh to release Rs 10m to each DMC for Eidul Azha clean-up

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COVID-19: Punjab will be under smart lockdown from midnight till August 5

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Pakistan to launch World’s Longest and Highest Cable Car in Kumrat Valley

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City Islamabad app is a step towards digital revolution

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12 bottled water brands found unsafe for humans

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Punjab bans 100 textbooks over ‘anti-Pakistan, anti-religious’ content

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IHC orders CDA to seal ‘illegal’ navy club

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Govt announces three-day holiday for Eidul Azha

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Coronavirus positive cases fall rapidly in Islamabad

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Pakistan ‘most improved’ country on US nuclear security index

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Three Covid-19 hotspots identified in Taxila, Wah

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Villagers say India deliberately hits civilians in Azad Kashmir

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HIV infections and deaths on the rise in Pakistan

According to the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), HIV or AIDS-related deaths and infections are on the rise in Pakistan....

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Pakistan to showcase garments at the digital global expo

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Man who tortured mother in viral video arrested, granted interim bail

Police on Wednesday arrested Arsalan, a resident of Rawalpindi who tortured his mother in a viral video clip and later granted him...

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Supreme Court suspends release of 196 convicted by military courts

Supreme Court suspended the Peshawar High Court’s order to release 196 military court convicts, seeks case details against them. On Tuesday, the...

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Pharmaceutical companies agreed not to increase prices of medicines: Nausheen Hamid

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Mohammad Amir to join Pakistan squad for England series

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PTA blocks Bigo, issues final warning to TikTok to control ‘immoral, obscene content’

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Pakistan private schools to reopen from August 15: association

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FDI in Pakistan jumps 88pc to reach $2.56 billion

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Pakistan to provide support to Huawei for establishing R&D centers

The Pakistan government provides full support to Chinese giant Huawei to establish its Research and Development centers in the country. Federal Secretary...

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Senate committee allows screening of Zindagi Tamasha

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Pakistan records lowest single-day COVID-19 cases

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Polio vaccination activities resumed after a 4-month hiatus

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Naya Pakistan Housing project launched in Attock

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Pakistan Less Attractive to Foreign IT Investors: World Bank Report

According to a study released by Gallup Pakistan For World Bank Group “Digital Pakistan: A Business and Trade Assessment”, a combination of...

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Pakistan becomes permanent member of SCO Youth Council

The office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs shared that Pakistan has become a permanent member of the SCO Youth Council. Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) shared the news...

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PTCL posts Rs 2.7bn profit in first half of 2020

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Covid-19 pandemic waning in Rawalpindi, Islamabad

As per the latest statistics the Covid-19 cases, as well as deaths in twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, are significantly reducing....

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PM Imran notes COVID-19 cases in decline, urges caution on Eid

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Historic milestone: Mega construction work for Diamer Bhasha Dam kicks off

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CAA clears licenses of 96 Pakistani pilots

CAA has said that it has verified and cleared the licenses of 96 pilots out of the 104 names it received from...

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Sindh government to introduce smart cards for online tax collection

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Pakistan discovers large oil and gas reserves in Tal Block, Kohat

Pakistan has made a significant oil and gas discovery in the Tal Block, located in Kohat District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Tal Block...

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Court moved for ban on TikTok app in Pakistan

An application has been filed in the Lahore High Court that demands an immediate ban on the popular video sharing application TikTok...

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WHO extends travel restrictions for Pakistan and the reason is poliovirus

IHR Emergency Committee and WHO in its 25th meeting decided to extend the travel restrictions for Pakistan due to poliovirus. The travel ban...

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Pakistan achieves global climate change goal a decade ahead of deadline

Pakistan with its steadfast focus on the plantation, investment in clean energy and biodiversity conservation achieved Goal 13 of UN Climate Action...