All posts tagged "Pakistan"
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280SportsBabar Azam’s Encounter with Excise Officers Demonstrates Responsible Citizenship
Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam recently found himself in the spotlight during a bustling day at Liberty Chowk, one of Lahore’s...
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3.6KPakistan
Sindh Government to Compensate Motorbike Owners Affected by May 9 Protests
The Sindh government has announced that it will provide compensation to lower- and middle-class commuters whose motorbikes were burned by arsonists during...
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242Sports
Pakistan U-19 Team’s Head Coach Acknowledges Success but Emphasizes Room for Improvement
The head coach of Pakistan’s U-19 cricket team, Sabih Azhar, has expressed his belief that despite the team’s outstanding performance in Bangladesh...
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227Business
Influential Industrialists Seek to Resolve Political Impasse for Economic Stability
In an effort to address the ongoing deadlock in the country’s corridors of power, influential industrialists and tycoons have taken the lead...
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3.6KPakistan
Sindh Chief Minister Raises Concerns over Undercounting in Federal Census
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has accused the federal government of inaccurately counting the population of Sindh province, warning that...
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3.6KPakistan
Caretaker Punjab Government Presents Evidence of PTI’s Involvement in May 9 Terrorist Attacks to Election Commission
The caretaker Punjab government submitted “proofs” of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party’s alleged participation in “terrorist attacks” on sensitive military installations to...
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3.6KPakistan
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Introduces ‘Share Pakistan Portal’ for Enhanced Communication with Diplomatic Missions
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari unveiled the ‘Share Pakistan Portal,’ an innovative digital repository aimed at fostering targeted communication between the Ministry...
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3.7KPakistan
India Bolsters Security in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir Ahead of G20 Tourism Meeting
Indian security forces have increased their presence and intensified measures in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) region due to...
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3.6KPakistan
Government Considers Delinking Population Growth from Resource Distribution
The Pakistani government has proposed delinking the distribution of divisible pool resources among provinces from the population-based National Finance Commission (NFC). The...
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3.7KPakistan
Punjab Caretaker Information Minister Dismisses Imran Khan’s Claims of Police Firing on Protesters
Amidst allegations made by former Prime Minister Imran Khan, Punjab Caretaker Information Minister Amir Mir clarified on Thursday that the Punjab Police...
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286Sports
Pakistani Players Absent from Inaugural International League T20 (ILT20) Season
The inaugural edition of the International League T20 (ILT20), which took place from January 13 to February 12 this year, saw the...
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223Automotive
Rawalpindi City Traffic Police (CTP) Launches Crackdown on Traffic Violations
Rawalpindi City Traffic Police (CTP) has taken a strong stance against vehicles that violate traffic laws as part of their recent crackdown....
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3.7KPakistan
Countdown Begins: Government Hajj Flights to Commence on May 21
The highly anticipated Hajj flight operations for the government Hajj scheme are all set to kick off on May 21, as officially...
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222Automotive
Toyota Discloses Decade-Long Data Breach Affecting Over 2 Million Vehicles
In a recent announcement, Toyota revealed that its popular online service, the cloud-based Connected service, experienced a data breach spanning a decade,...
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324Sports
Ramiz Raja Criticizes PCB Chairman’s Proposal for Hosting Asia Cup in England
Former Pakistan cricketer, Ramiz Raja, has voiced his criticism of Najam Sethi, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management committee,...
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3.7KPakistan
Controversial Audio Emerges Allegedly Involving Judge’s Wife in Imran Khan’s Toshakhana Case
In a recent development, an audio recording purportedly featuring the wife of Additional Sessions Judge Zafar Iqbal has surfaced. The judge was...
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3.7KPakistan
Tragic Shooting Incident in Swat: One Dead, Several Injured as Police Officer Opens Fire
A young girl lost her life and seven others, including a teacher and female students, were injured when a police officer stationed...
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236Education
Task Force Formed to Improve Pay Scale System in Higher Education Institutions
The Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives has established a 21-member task force to review and enhance the pay scale system...
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3.7KPakistan
PTI Alleges “Agencies Men” Behind Attacks After Imran Khan’s Arrest
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has accused “agencies men” of orchestrating the arson attacks and shootings that followed the arrest of former...
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262Automotive
Pakistan Auto Sector Loses Momentum Again with Steep Decline in Sales
After a brief recovery in car sales in March 2023, Pakistan’s auto sector has hit a new slump. Last month, carmakers, who...
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224Education
BISE Lahore Extends Registration Deadline For Class-9 Students
The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore has announced an extension of the registration deadline for Class-9 students. In a...
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217Business
Pakistan Faces Risk Of Default As Bond Yields Surge
Pakistan’s US dollar-denominated bond yields experienced a significant surge, indicating an elevated risk of default on foreign debt repayment for the country....
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3.7KPakistan
Imran Khan Renews Call For Peaceful Protests In Pakistan
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is also the chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, has called for peaceful protests...
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289Technology
Internet Shutdown in Pakistan Sparks Outrage and Economic Losses
The recent internet shutdown and social media blockage in Pakistan has not only caused an estimated loss of Rs2.49 billion, but also...
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3.7KPakistan
Ministry of Planning Initiates Measures to Implement Urdu as Official Language
The Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives has announced practical measures to implement Urdu as an official language across all government...
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287Education
Retired Teachers in Islamabad Struggle to Receive Pending Dues, Highlighting FDE’s Neglect
Retired teachers from various colleges under the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) in Islamabad are currently facing distressing challenges as they encounter...
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239Education
Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Secretary Inspires Pakistani Students at Cambridge University with Education and Technology Initiatives
Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Secretary Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani recently visited Pakistani students studying at Cambridge University, where he provided them with insights into the...
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3.7KPakistan
Hina Rabbani Khar Advocates Enhanced Europe-Asia Pacific Cooperation for Sustainable Development
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hina Rabbani Khar, emphasized the need for enhanced cooperation between Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, particularly...
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3.7KPakistan
Sale of Unhygienic Beverages Rises, Posing Health Risks in the City
As temperatures soar in the city and its suburbs, the sale of unhygienic beverages has seen a worrying increase, putting citizens, especially...
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288Sports
Pakistan Showcases Dominance in ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League came to an exhilarating conclusion, highlighting Pakistan’s dominance across various statistical categories. Bangladesh’s narrow...
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252Automotive
Karachi Celebrates 1st Anniversary of Pakistan’s First Online Antique Cars Museum with Grand Parade
In a delightful celebration marking the first anniversary of Pakistan’s First Online Antique Cars Museum, a magnificent parade of approximately 30 antique...
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3.7KPakistan
Sit-in Protest by PML-N and JUI-F Disrupts Law and Order in Pakistan
A disturbance in the law and order situation has emerged in Pakistan as the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Jamiyat Ulama-e-Islam-Fazal (JUI-F)...
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3.7KPakistan
JUI-F Workers To Join Sit-in Outside Supreme Court As Directed By PDM
The Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) has called upon its workers to converge in Islamabad in convoys from their respective areas on Monday morning...
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271Education
New Schedule Issued by Lahore Board for 9th Grade Exams Postponed Due to Protests
The Punjab Board has issued a new schedule for ninth-grade students as the exams got postponed amid protests and security situations in...
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275Business
Pakistan To Borrow Record Rs9.44 Trillion From Banks To Repay Maturing Debt And Finance Expenditures
The government of Pakistan has announced its plan to borrow a record Rs9.44 trillion from domestic commercial and Shariah-compliant banks over the...
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207Business
IMF Demands Pakistan Arrange Fresh Loans Worth $8 Billion to Meet External Debt Repayments
Pakistan’s hopes for a revival of the $6.5 billion bailout package have been further eroded as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has...
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3.7KPakistan
Army Chief Vows To Bring Perpetrators Of May 9 Vandalism To Justice
The army chief General Syed Asim Munir, has vowed to bring to justice all those involved in the vandalism that occurred on...
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209International
China Working to Broker Solution Between Pakistan and Afghan Taliban over TTP Issue
China is reportedly attempting to mediate a resolution between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban to address the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) issue,...
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3.7KPakistan
Federal Cabinet Expresses Concern Over Treatment of Imran Khan, Rejects Emergency Option
The federal cabinet of Pakistan has expressed anger over the loss of private and public property during the violent protests that erupted...
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3.7KPakistan
Punjab Government Forms JIT to Probe Attack on Lahore’s Corps Commander’s House
The Punjab government has decided to form a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to investigate the attack on Lahore’s Corps Commander’s House, which...
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243Technology
Social Media Still Inaccessible In Pakistan Despite PTA Lifting Internet Restrictions
Pakistan’s regulatory authority, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), announced the restoration of mobile broadband services on May 13, but social media platforms...
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272Education
Chemistry Paper Leaked in Larkana: Attempted School Theft Sparks Outrage
Students in Pakistan’s Sindh province have been hit with yet another case of academic malpractice, as the Class IX chemistry paper was...
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212Business
Rupee Plummets to Record Low Amid Political Turmoil and Inflation Fears
Pakistan’s rupee fell almost 3% to a new record low at Rs298.93 against the US dollar in the inter-bank market amid escalating...
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266Technology
Internet Services Shutdown Caused A Loss Of At Least Rs1.6 Billion To Telecom Companies
The Global mobile ecosystem organisation, Groupe Speciale Mobile Association (GSMA), has expressed its concern over the continued shutdown of broadband internet services...
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3.7KPakistan
Imran Khan’s Release Deals Blow to Ruling Alliance’s Political Capital
The release of Pakistani politician Imran Khan following a brief detention on Thursday has been seen as a major blow to the...
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3.7KPakistan
PTI Supporters Gathering At Srinagar Highway Islamabad
Protests continue in Pakistan following the arrest of former Prime Minister and current chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, Imran Khan....
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3.7KPakistan
Pakistani Government Bans Social Media Amidst Former PM Arrest
Pakistan’s government imposed a social media blackout as a measure to curb protests following the arrest of the country’s former prime minister,...
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204Medical
Pakistan Experts Call for Legislation and Awareness Campaigns to Control Thalassemia
On World Thalassemia Day 2023, health experts and social activists in Pakistan demanded legislation for premarital thalassemia tests and awareness campaigns to...
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263Business
Pakistan Faces Risk of Default Without IMF Bailout, Warns Moody’s
Moody’s Investors Service, a leading financial ratings company, has issued a warning that Pakistan may default on its debts if it does...
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3.8KPakistan
Imran khan Arrested by Rangers in Al-Qadir Trust Case
Former Pakistan Prime Minister and leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, Imran Khan, was arrested on Tuesday by Rangers officials in...
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3.8KPakistan
Imran Khan’s Arrest Sparks Protests and Traffic Jams Across Pakistan
The sudden arrest of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan has triggered unrest among his supporters, resulting...
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259Medical
First Congo Virus Case in Pakistan in 2023 Results in Patient’s Death
On Sunday, health officials confirmed that the first case of Congo virus in Pakistan this year has resulted in the patient’s death....
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251Business
Pakistan Opens LC in Bank of China For First-ever Russian Oil Omport
Pakistan has taken a significant step towards diversifying its crude oil import sources by opening a Letter of Credit (LC) in the...
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200Education
Sindh SSC Exams in Jeopardy as Education Board Officials Transferred
The upcoming Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams in Sindh may be impacted by the sudden transfer of officers from various education boards...
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256Sports
Pakistan’s ODI Series Win Over New Zealand Sets Them Up Well for World Cup, Says Captain Babar Azam
Pakistan’s cricket team has secured an impressive one-day series win over New Zealand, setting them up nicely for the upcoming World Cup....
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269Sports
New Zealand’s Consolation Win Over Pakistan Denies Them Top ODI Ranking
New Zealand prevented a whitewash by beating Pakistan by 47 runs in the final One-Day International (ODI) match of the series in...
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3.8KPakistan
Proposal For New Road Near Margalla Hills Raises Environmental Concerns
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is considering building a 5-kilometer road from a popular restaurant to Bari Imam, a move that could...
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252Medical
Suspected Case Of Monkeypox Reported In Karachi, Pakistan
A nine-year-old girl suspected of having monkeypox was reported at the National Institute of Child Health (NICH) in Karachi, Pakistan. This comes...
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3.8KPakistan
EU Delegation Agrees To Provide Financial Assistance For Tourism Projects In Kaghan Valley
The Kaghan Development Authority (KDA) has announced that a joint delegation from the European Union (EU) and the Austrian embassy in Islamabad...
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358Sports
Pakistan U19 Dominates Bangladesh U19 With A Nine-wicket Victory In First One-day Match
Pakistan U19 cruised to a dominant nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh U19 in the first one-day match of the five-match series at the...
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286Education
Punjab Schools To Receive Internet Facility In Schools
The Punjab Schools Education Department has recently made the decision to provide internet facilities to all schools in the province. This move...
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378Business
Refinery Official Warns Of Daily Smuggling Of 8 Million Liters Of Iranian Diesel Into Pakistan
The CEO of Attock Refinery Limited, Adil Khattak, has claimed that between 7,000 to 8,000 metric tons of high-speed diesel (HSD) is...
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289Sports
Pakistan Inches Closer To Top Spot In ICC Men’s ODI Team
Rankings with a dominant performance against New Zealand in the ongoing five-match series. After securing an unassailable 3-0 lead, Pakistan is within...
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243Business
Gilgit-Baltistan Delegation Visits Xinjiang To Boost Bilateral Trade
A parliamentary delegation from Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) recently visited Tashkurgan town in Xinjiang, a northwest autonomous territory in China, to discuss matters of...
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266Business
Pakistan And Turkiye Implement Preferential Trade Agreement After Seven Years
Pakistan and Turkiye have implemented a preferential trade agreement to boost bilateral trade volume across various sectors after seven years of signing...
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3.8KPakistan
Protests Erupt in Parachinar Following Killing of 8 People
Violence erupted in the Parachinar area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kurram district on Thursday, resulting in the deaths of eight individuals, including five...
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3.8KPakistan
Supreme Court Bar Association Challenges Pakistan Bar Council’s Show-Cause Notice
The ongoing dispute between the top lawyers’ bodies in Pakistan has now reached the Supreme Court, as the Supreme Court Bar Association...
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318Automotive
Pakistan’s Ministry of Energy Launched a Transport Energy Saving Plan (TESP)
Pakistan’s Ministry of Energy has launched a Transport Energy Saving Plan (TESP) aimed at reducing the country’s carbon footprint, conserving the atmosphere,...
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310Sports
Pakistan U-19 Clinch Victory Against Bangladesh In Four-day Match
Pakistan U-19 team secured a thumping 10-wicket victory against their Bangladesh counterparts on the final day of the one-off four-day match at...
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329Business
Government Raises Rs705bn Through Treasury Bills Auction Amid High Liquidity Of Banks
The Pakistani government raised Rs705 billion through the auction of market treasury bills on Wednesday, despite receiving bids of Rs1.195 trillion, mostly...
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196Medical
Wild Polio Virus Of Afghan Origin Detected In Sewage Samples From Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The Pakistan Polio Laboratory at the National Institute of Health in Islamabad has detected the presence of the wild polio virus of...
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3.8KPakistan
Chinese Foreign Minister To Visit Pakistan For Strategic Dialogue, Says FO
China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang will embark on his first official trip to Pakistan since taking office, where he will attend the...
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260International
India Plans to Convert Cantonments Into Exclusive Military Stations
India has announced plans to abolish 62 cantonments throughout the country in order to transform them into “exclusive military stations”. According to...
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3.9KInternational
Pakistan Rises 7 Places in RSF’s Press Freedom Index
Pakistan has improved its ranking on the World Press Freedom Index, climbing seven places to 150 out of 180 countries. However, the...
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289International
Taliban Foreign Minister Granted UN Sanctions Exemption to Visit Pakistan
The United Nations Security Council committee has granted an exemption to Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to travel from Afghanistan to...
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299Automotive
Honda Atlas Extends Production Shutdown Amid Economic Crisis and Supply Chain Disruptions
Honda Atlas, the smallest of the “BIG 3” automobile assemblers in Pakistan, has been hit hard by the current economic crisis and...
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337Sports
Pakistan Slips In ICC T20I Rankings After Annual Update
India continues to dominate the ICC Men’s T20I Rankings, as they have extended their lead to 267 points in the annual rankings...
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3.9KPakistan
Tourists Missing in Neelum River Tragedy Unlikely To Be Found, Officials Say
Efforts to find survivors from a tragic accident in Neelum Valley of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) have ended in disappointment. Eight...
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3.9KPakistan
Cracks Discovered On Newly-built Margalla Avenue In Islamabad Prior To Official Inauguration
Cracks have appeared on a newly-built section of Margalla Avenue in Islamabad, which has yet to be officially inaugurated. The 10.4-kilometer-long road,...
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FO Concludes Evacuation Of Over 1,000 Stranded Pakistanis in Sudan
Over 1,000 Pakistani citizens have been safely evacuated from Sudan as the Foreign Office announced the successful completion of its evacuation operation....
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3.8KPakistan
Pakistan to Stop Supply of Cheap Gas to Power Producers, Minister of State for Petroleum Announces
Minister of State for Petroleum, Musadik Malik, announced that the Pakistani government would stop the supply of cheap natural gas to power...
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3.9KPakistan
PM Shehbaz Approves $10-14 Billion Oil Refinery Project In Pakistan
Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr Musadik Malik, announced that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had approved a policy to establish a $10-14...
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3.8KPakistan
Pakistan Making Progress In Overcoming Economic Challenges, Says PM Shehbaz Sharif
Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has declared that the country is making progress in overcoming economic challenges caused by tough decisions made...
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260Education
Punjab School Education Department Distributes Free Textbooks to Students During Eid Holidays
The Punjab School Education Department has taken a proactive step towards providing free textbooks for students in public schools during the Eid...
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3.8KPakistan
Possible Reduction Of Rs3.86 Per Litre In Petrol Price By Government
Effective from May 1, 2023, the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) in Pakistan is expected to drop by Rs5.41 per litre due...
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225Education
Inflation Sparks Dramatic Rise in Dropout Rate for Schools and Colleges
With the current economic crisis and inflation, parents are finding it increasingly difficult to afford education for their children in Pakistan. As...
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236Education
Pakistani Students Abroad Praised For Showcasing National Identity and Culture
Pakistani students studying abroad are playing a significant role in introducing their country’s culture, food, sports, and music to their peers and...
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321Sports
Pakistan Hockey Federation Requests Government NOC for Asian Champions Trophy Participation
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has confirmed the national team’s participation in the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy in India, seeking a no-objection...
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214Automotive
Toyota Indus Motor Announces Another Series Of Non-Production Days Due To Inventory Shortage
The operational challenges for the Toyota Indus Motor Company (IMC) persist, as the company recently announced another set of non-production days (NPDs)...
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3.9KInternational
149 Pakistani Nationals Safely Evacuated from Conflict-Hit Sudan
Recently, a conflict between the army and paramilitaries in Sudan has resulted in a dire situation for many individuals, including a group...
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277Technology
Google Introduces Apps Growth Lab In Pakistan To Aid Local App Developers
Google has unveiled its first-ever “Apps Growth Lab” in Pakistan aimed at supporting local app developers in scaling their businesses. The four-month...
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3.9KPakistan
Karachi Express catches fire in Khairpur, leaving 7 dead and several injured
Tragedy struck in Sindh’s Khairpur district on Thursday when a bogie of the Karachi Express train caught fire, killing seven people, including...
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3.9KInternational
Pakistan and China Agree To Boost Cooperation for Regional Peace and Stability
Pakistan and China agree to strengthen cooperation to promote regional peace and stability, as reported by Radio Pakistan on Thursday following a...
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3.9KPakistan
Karachi Lawyer From Ahmadiyya Community Arrested For Using ‘Syed’ In His Name
A senior lawyer from the Ahmadiyya community in Karachi, Pakistan has been arrested on charges of misusing the title “Syed” in his...
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3.9KPakistan
Pakistan Government Urges Caution As Country Braces For Rainfall
Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman has warned the provinces of Pakistan to prepare for heavy rains across the country from...
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246Health
Officials Confirm Two Cases Of Monkeypox Detected in Islamabad, Originating From Saudi Arabia
Two cases of monkeypox have been reported in Islamabad, Pakistan, originating from Saudi Arabia, according to officials who confirmed the development on...
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3.9KPakistan
Truck Collides With Mini Truck Near Keenjhar Lake, Leaving 9 Dead In Thatta
Nine people lost their lives in a tragic accident on Tuesday night when a truck collided head-on with a mini truck near...
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3.9KPakistan
Swat Blasts Caused by Short Circuit at Armoury, Not Militant Attack
A preliminary investigation conducted by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) police has found that the twin blasts at a counter-terrorism facility in the...
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341Business
Pricey Currency Causes Problems For Startups
Digital businesses reduce costs by switching from the dollar to the rupee. Businesses operating in Pakistan are beginning to reduce their costs...
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292International
500 Pakistanis Arrive At Sudan’s Port And Will Be Flown To Jeddah, According To The FO
The Foreign Office reported on Monday that the first batch of 500 Pakistanis have successfully arrived at the country’s port for their...
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3.9KPakistan
12 People Are Killed In The Swat Police Station Blast
Late on Monday night, a huge explosion inside the Swat’s Kabal police station claimed the lives of at least 12 individuals, including...
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3.9KPakistan
Shawwal Moon Not Sighted, Pakistan to Celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Saturday
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on Thursday that the Shawwal moon had not been sighted, indicating that Eid-ul-Fitr would fall on Saturday,...
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508Entertainment
Pemra Launches Countrywide Crackdown On Airing Of Illegal Indian Channels
The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has launched a countrywide operation against cable TV operators who are airing illegal Indian channels....
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3.9KPakistan
President Alvi Questions Legality of Caretaker Governments In Letter To PM
President Arif Alvi of Pakistan has raised concerns over the legality of caretaker governments in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that have exceeded...
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256Business
Pakistan’s Current Account Balance Achieves Surplus of $654 Million in March
Pakistan’s economy has experienced an unexpected improvement in its current account balance, with a surplus of $654 million achieved in March. This...
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4.0KPakistan
Minister Ahsan Iqbal Denies China’s BRI as ‘Debt Trap’
Pakistan’s Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, has refuted claims that China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a...
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4.0KPakistan
Inflation Reduces Eidul Fitr Holiday Spirit As Prices Soar in Pakistan
The end of Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting, marks a period of celebration and spending for many in Pakistan. However, this...
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230Automotive
Prime Minister Orders Immediate Seizure Of Luxuru Vehicles Imported Under Temporary Scheme
Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has directed authorities to seize all luxury vehicles that are being driven beyond their Carnet-de-Passage limit (CPD),...
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240Technology
EDOTCO Takes the Lead in Powering Pakistan’s Mobile Towers with Alternative Energy Sources
The mobile tower industry in Pakistan has seen remarkable growth in recent years, driven by a rapidly expanding population and increasing demand...
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4.0KPakistan
Pakistan Government Pushes Forward With Petrol Subsidy Scheme Despite IMF Assurances
The Pakistani government’s recent move to provide a relief package for motorcyclists and small vehicle owners has been met with criticism and...
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245Education
Teenager In Muzaffargarh Critically Injured After Setting Himself On Fire Due To Exam Stress
A 15-year-old boy in Mauza Wains, Jatoi tehsil, located approximately 80 kilometers away from the city area of Muzaffargarh, set himself on...
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4.0KPakistan
Chinese National Denies Blasphemy Charges Leveled Against Him in Pakistan
A Chinese national has been taken into custody in Mansehra, Pakistan, following accusations of blasphemy by a mob. However, the accused has...
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4.0KPakistan
Supreme Court Rejects Defense Ministry’s Request For Simultaneous Elections In Pakistan
Pakistan’s Supreme Court has declined the defense ministry’s request to hold general elections simultaneously in all provinces. The court’s decision comes after...
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4.0KPakistan
Chinese Worker Detained In Pakistan’s Dasu On Blasphemy Charges
A Chinese national working at the Dasu Hydropower Project in Upper Kohistan was taken into police custody on Sunday night following accusations...
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305Business
Pakistan’s Tax System Needs Overhaul, Says World Bank
The World Bank has called for an overhaul of Pakistan’s tax system to simplify provisions, close loopholes, and ensure an equitable distribution...
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4.0KPakistan
Dubai-Based Naila Kiani Becomes First Pakistani Woman To Climb Nepal’s Annapurna Peak
Pakistani mountaineer Naila Kiani has become the first Pakistani woman to climb the Annapurna peak, the tenth-highest peak in the world located...
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259Automotive
PAAPAM Urges Pakistan Finance Minister To Save Auto Parts Industry From Permanent Closure
The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) has issued an urgent plea to Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, calling...
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4.0KBusiness
World Bank Warns Of Further Rise In Pakistan’s Inflation To 29.5% In FY23
Pakistan’s inflation is set to rise to 29.5% in the fiscal year 2023 due to the weaker Rupee, as well as higher...
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278Technology
Pakistan Government Establishes National Task Force on Artificial Intelligence to Drive National Development
Pakistan’s Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has recently announced the formation of a National Task Force (NTF) on Artificial Intelligence (AI), consisting of...
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4.0KPakistan
Sajid Sadpara Makes History as First Pakistani to Scale Annapurna Peak in Nepal Without Supplemental Oxygen or Porters’ Support
Sajid Ali Sadpara, a renowned Pakistani mountaineer, has accomplished a remarkable feat by becoming the first Pakistani to scale the world’s 10th...
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4.0KAutomotive
Pakistan Railways To Run Special Trains For Eid-ul-Fitr Travel Needs
In anticipation of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr festival, Pakistan Railways (PR) has announced its plan to operate five special trains to meet the...
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244Technology
TikTok Removes Over 12 Million Videos From Pakistan In Three Months
TikTok has removed over 12 million videos from Pakistan in the fourth quarter of 2022 for violating community guidelines, the platform said...
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371Automotive
Electric Bikes Gain Popularity In Pakistan As New Startups Enter The Market
As fuel prices in Pakistan continue to soar, electric bikes are gradually becoming more popular in the country. In response to the...
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347Business
Pakistan’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Decline by $170 Million to Reach $4 Billion: SBP
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Thursday that the central bank’s foreign exchange reserves have decreased by $170 million, remaining...
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4.0KPakistan
KP Govt Faces Financial Crunch, Delays Salary Payment Ahead Of Eidul Fitr
The caretaker government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has announced it will not pay salaries ahead of Eidul Fitr due to a lack...
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314Automotive
Government Approves Zero-Interest Loans For e-Bikes and Rickshaws In Pakistan
Pakistan’s government has received criticism for proposing a fuel subsidy scheme ahead of the upcoming elections. In response, the government has approved...
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303Business
UAE Confirms $1bn Support For Pakistan To IMF, Says Finance Minister Dar
UAE has confirmed its commitment to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for its bilateral financial support of $1 billion to Pakistan, according...
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4.1KPakistan
Government Announces Five-Day Holiday for Eidul Fitr Celebrations
Get ready to celebrate Eidul Fitr with a long five-day break! The government has announced a public holiday from Friday, April 21,...
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331Business
IMF Remains Steadfast On Staff-Level Agreement: Ishaq Dar
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has urged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to show some flexibility and sign the staff-level agreement during...
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238Automotive
Honda Atlas Extends Production Shutdown To April End Amidst Pakistan’s Economic Crisis
Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan Ltd has extended its plant shut down for another 15 days due to the economic crisis in the...
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293Sports
Pakistan Set To Bring Their ‘A Game’ Against Weakened New Zealand Team
Pakistan’s cricket team is set to face a depleted New Zealand side in a five-match T20 series starting on Friday in Lahore,...
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4.0KPakistan
PTI Working On a Strategy To Revive Pakistan’s Economy, Says The Former Premier
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has announced that his party is working on a strategy to save the country from default...
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4.0KPakistan
Swedish Embassy in Islamabad Closes Indefinitely Due to Security Concerns
The Swedish embassy in Islamabad has closed its doors indefinitely to visitors, citing the current security situation as the reason. The embassy’s...
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249Automotive
Auto Sales in Pakistan Drop 47% in First Nine Months of FY23
Auto sales in Pakistan have plummeted 47% to 109,466 units in the first nine months of the current fiscal year compared to...
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4.1KPakistan
Lawyers File Petitions Challenging Bill Limiting Chief Justice’s Powers in Supreme Court and Islamabad High Court
Lawyers in Pakistan have lodged petitions in both the Supreme Court and the Islamabad High Court, challenging a recent bill passed by...
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4.1KPakistan
Supreme Court Rules DNA Testing Without Consent Violates Privacy Rights
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) has declared that DNA testing without consent violates a person’s privacy rights....
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4.1KPakistan
Supreme Court Issues Notices to Officials Over Failure to Disburse Funds for Elections in Pakistan
Pakistan’s Supreme Court has summoned top officials over the government’s failure to disburse Rs21 billion for elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa....
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4.1KPakistan
Pakistan Strongly Condemns India’s Hosting of G20 Meetings In Occupied Kashmir
Pakistan has strongly criticized India’s decision to host G20 meetings in the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir. The country’s Foreign Office...
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1.7KPakistan
Khawaja Asif Expresses Concern Over TTP’s Continued Use Of Afghan Soil For Attacks on Pakistan
Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has expressed concern about the continued use of Afghan soil by the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to carry...
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1.6KPakistan
Seventh Straight Week Sees Inflation Remain Above 40 Percent
Inflation continues to be a persistent problem in Pakistan, with the latest figures revealing that it has remained above 40% for the...
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1.7KPakistan
Islamabad Police Forms Special Squads to Punish Public Transport Violators
Commuters in Islamabad can breathe a sigh of relief as the Islamabad Capital Police (ICTP) have begun taking strict measures against public...
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1.7KPakistan
Explosion At Diamer Bhasha Dam Site Kills Four And Injures Eight In G-B
An explosion at the construction site of the Diamer Bhasha dam in Gilgit Baltistan (G-B) has resulted in at least four deaths...
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320Health
Government Launches Mental Health Assistance App and Helpline in Pakistan
In an effort to improve the well-being of citizens and remove the taboo around mental health, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced...
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1.7KPakistan
CDA proposes policy to move private schools from residential areas on rental basis
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) in Islamabad is proposing a new policy to address the issue of private schools operating in residential...
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1.7KPakistan
Interim CM of Punjab orders launch of app for reuniting lost persons
The interim chief minister of Punjab, Mohsin Naqvi, has urged officials to expedite the launch of the public app of Punjab police,...
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316Business
Finance ministry’s economic outlook highlights economic slowdown
The government of Pakistan has warned of further inflation and economic slowdown, blaming the delay in finalizing a deal with the International...
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1.4KPakistan
PTI union council chairman missing in Karachi after party protest
Mohammad Salman, the chairman-elect of Union Council-8 at Burnes Road, has been reported missing after attending a party protest outside the Karachi...
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1.4KPakistan
Land transfer to army for corporate farming halted by LHC
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has put a stop to the transfer of 45,267 acres of land on lease to the Pakistan...
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1.3KPakistan
First woman chief justice of Peshawar High Court Justice Hilali takes oath
In a historic moment, Justice Musarrat Hilali has become the first woman chief justice of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) in Pakistan....
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1.3KPakistan
ISPR reports terrorist attack on Pak-Iran border in Balochistan’s Kech
Four Pakistani soldiers were killed in a terrorist attack on Saturday along the Pakistan-Iran border in the Jalgai sector of Balochistan’s Kech...
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1.3KPakistan
Imran Khan’s only concern is whether elections will be held in 90 days: PTI chief
Imran Khan, the Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), announced that his party will present a petition to the Supreme Court regarding the...
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1.3KEducation
Human Rights Observer 2023 fact sheet highlights rise in religious content against minorities in curriculum and textbooks
The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) published its annual report, “Human Rights Observer 2023,” which highlights an increase in religious content against...
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1.3KPakistan
President approves withdrawal of curative review petition against Justice Qazi Faez Isa
President Dr. Arif Alvi has granted approval for the withdrawal of the Curative Review Petition against the senior-most Judge of the Supreme...
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1.1KPakistan
Post-rain situation in Balochistan
Balochistan’s Home Minister, Mir Ziaullah Langu, conducted a visit to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) headquarters to evaluate the aftermath of...
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1.1KPakistan
Senate body informed of pilots leaving Pakistan over major pay cuts
During a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Aviation on Thursday, Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA) CEO, Amir Hayat, informed the committee...
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1.1KPakistan
Four policemen, including DSP, killed in terror attack in Lakki Marwat
On Thursday, a police checkpoint in Lakki Marwat (KPK) was attacked by terrorists, resulting in the death of at least four policemen,...
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182Uncategorized
Pakistan in process of rolling over $2bn Chinese loan, says govt source
Pakistan is currently in the process of rolling over a $2 billion Chinese loan that matured on March 23, according to an...
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1.1KPakistan
First female Chief Justice appointed to Peshawar High Court: Justice Musarrat Hilali
In a historic move, President Dr Arif Alvi has appointed Justice Musarrat Hilali as the first female chief justice of the Peshawar...
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1.2KBusiness
Pakistan Removed from EU’s List of High Risk Third Countries
The Ministry of Commerce announced on Wednesday that Pakistan has been removed from the European Union’s (EU) “High Risk Third Countries” list....
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1.6KPakistan
Russia Disappointed With Slow Progress of Pakistan’s Plan to Import Crude Oil
Russia has expressed disappointment with Pakistan’s slow progress in importing crude oil from Moscow, according to sources. Pakistan had committed to importing...
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1.1KPakistan
Pakistan’s Rupee Falls Against Dollar as Demand Increases
In the inter-bank market, the Pakistani rupee dropped by 0.13% or Rs0.38 to Rs283.50 against the US dollar, ending the currency’s two-day...
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1.1KPakistan
Incumbent Government Provided Rs74b To Flood Victims Under BISP
The Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Murtaza Javed Abbasi, informed the National Assembly that the current government had allocated emergency relief funds of...
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1.1KPakistan
Pakistan In Talks With Foreign Consultants To ‘Restructure’ PIA
On Monday, Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique announced that the Karakoram Express and the Karachi Express trains will be upgraded to the...
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327International
Study Reveals China Spent $240 Billion in Bailing Out Developing ‘Belt & Road’ Countries
China has spent a total of $240 billion bailing out 22 developing countries from 2008 to 2021, according to a study published...
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1.1KPakistan
Justice Akhtar Observes ECP Decision Obstructing Court Orders On Poll Delay
The Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision to delay Punjab Assembly elections until October 8 has become an “obstruction” in the way...
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1.1KPakistan
Consumers Struggle With Gas Shortage During Ramazan Amid Rising Inflation
On the first day of the holy month of Ramazan, people across large parts of Pakistan faced hardships due to outages of...
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192Uncategorized
IMF Dismisses Pakistan’s Claim Of Funds Blockage By ECP
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has dismissed Pakistan’s assertion that the terms of its bailout program were the cause of the delay...
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1.8KPakistan
Nation Prepares For Toughest Ramadan Amid Inflation Woes
The citizens of Pakistan are facing an exceptionally challenging Ramadan this year as a result of hyperinflation, an economic slowdown, and reduced...
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1.1KPakistan
168 New Covid Cases Reported in a Day as Positivity Rate Exceeds 3%
The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) in Pakistan reported that the national positivity rate of Covid-19 has exceeded three per cent...
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1.2KPakistan
Stampedes During Free Flour Distribution Result In One Death And Multiple Injuries In Charsadda And Kohat
Multiple stampedes occurred in different districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province, resulting in one man’s death and several injuries, as the provincial...
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1.0KEducation
Only 13 Pakistani Universities Ranked in QS World Subject Rankings for 2023
In the latest QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) World subject rankings for 2023, only 13 public and private universities from Pakistan made the cut....
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1.2KPakistan
Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Sets Rs103,159 as Minimum Nisab for Zakat Deduction in Ramadan 2023
The Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety (PASS) has announced the Nisab for Zakat deduction for the ongoing year. As per...
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1.2KPakistan
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to Convene for Ramadan Moon-Sighting Tomorrow
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, March 22 in Peshawar for the sighting of the Ramadan moon. The...
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1.2KPakistan
Rumors of Rift Emerge Between KP Governor and Caretaker CM
Speculations were rife on Monday that the caretaker Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Mohammad Azam Khan, had resigned over differences with...
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1.1KPakistan
Current Account Deficit Decreases by 68% During First Eight Months of FY23
The current account deficit (CAD) of Pakistan has reduced by 68% to $3.8 billion in the first eight months of FY23 compared...
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1.1KPakistan
Imran Khan Alleges ‘Unknown Men’ Were Positioned To Kill Him Outside FJC
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has alleged that a group of “unknown people” was stationed outside the Federal Judicial Complex (FJC)...
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1.2KPakistan
IMF Sets Record Straight: No Connection Between Loan Program and Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons
Pakistan’s economic situation has been fragile for quite some time, with a persistent balance of payments issue and a large current account...
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1.2KPakistan
Imran Khan Declares Legal War Against Police For ‘Home Invasion’
Imran Khan, the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has vowed to take legal action against the police who broke into his house...
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1.2KPakistan
Rawalpindi Braces for Flour Shortage as Prices Skyrocket
The Punjab government has implemented a significant price hike on cheap subsidized flour, leading to fears of a flour crisis in the...
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1.2KPak-China
Pakistan and China reaffirm commitment to expanding CPEC in latest talks
Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to expand the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and involve third parties in the project to...
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1.2KPakistan
From Price Hike to Relief: Government’s New Package to Ease Burden on Low-Income Families
The recent announcement by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif regarding a petroleum relief package has garnered significant attention, particularly, with its inclusion of...
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252Business
Large scale manufacturing shrinks 7.75% in October
Large scale manufacturing (LSM) fell 7.75 percent year on year in October, with the textile, machinery, equipment, and automobile sectors contracting, according...
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298Technology
Google has asked to open another office in Pakistan
A five-member Google delegation met with key officials from the Ministries of Information and Telecommunication, Commerce, and Law and Justice. Kyle Gardner,...
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254Business
A lack of documentation has resulted in a gold import ban
Commerce Ministry officials told a Senate panel that if the country’s entire gold business was documented, then the gold import ban could...
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376Technology
Govt cuts construction budget for cyber security academy by Rs. 3.5bn
The federal government will spend Rs. 1.5 billion to establish the country’s first National Cyber Security Academy (NCSA). The cost of the...
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248Business
Remittance inflows fall by 4.8%, recorded $2.1bn in November
Remittance inflows dropped by nearly 5% on a month-on-month basis in November of the fiscal year 2023, a drop that is being...
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354Education
Government set to hire 20,000 interns till June
The federal government plans to hire 20,000 interns under the National Development Internship Program (NDIP) during the current fiscal year 2022-23 (FY23)....
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1.2KPakistan
LHC orders closure of markets, restaurants by 10pm in smog-hit Lahore
As part of measures to reduce smog in the city, the Lahore High Court ordered on Wednesday the closure of all markets...
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1.2KPakistan
Pakistan government “committed to eradicate polio”- says PM
In a phone conversation with Bill Gates, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterates Pakistan’s commitment to polio eradication. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif...
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514Property
Pakistanis can now invest in real estate with as little as Rs.10
After the country’s first Development Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) begins offering units for subscription on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) this...
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353Technology
Loan-giving mobile apps come under FIA radar
The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing (CCW) has launched an investigation into loan-lending smartphone apps that are accused of blackmailing...
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1.4KPakistan
Pakistan’s default risk has dropped dramatically below 60%
Pakistan’s chances of default on its debt have dwindled in recent sessions, with the cost of ‘insuring’ the country’s sovereign debt falling...
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332Business
Old banknotes cannot be exchanged after 31st, says SBP
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Tuesday that the old design large size banknotes of Rs 10, 50, 100, and...
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1.3KPakistan
Pakistan has already used the majority of its oil and natural gas reserves
Pakistan’s future energy landscape appears bleak, as it has already depleted 79.8% of its total oil reserves and 66.6% of its natural...
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1.3KPakistan
ADB approves $554m flood assistancee for Pakistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $554 million financing package, including new and reallocated funds, on Monday to support Pakistan’s recovery...
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315Technology
Pakistan IT industry to be rebranded in 2023: MoITT
In March, the Ministry of Information and Telecommunications (MoITT), in collaboration with the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), will host a...
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295Aviation
GPS malfunctions could spell disaster at Lahore airport
Multiple pilots have reported disruptions in GPS signals at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal Airport, raising serious questions about the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA)...
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1.2KPakistan
Fortification wall of Swat’s Bazira city heritage site to be conserved
International archaeologists and conservationists said that the north-eastern fortification wall of Bazira city, which is of great importance to the Gandhara region,...
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397Sports
England win second Test by 26 runs to claim historic series win in Pakistan
With the change in playing strategy, England grabbed yet another remarkable Test victory against Pakistan on Monday in the second Test in...
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351Business
Pakistan hopes to acquire $32 billion loan this year
Renowned economic and political experts said that there was no immediate prospect of declaring an economic emergency in Pakistan because the government...
