As 30,000 pub closures loom, hospitality bosses plead with ministers to save sector from disaster

Industry body UK Hospitality warned that the rate pubs are closing for good is at 42 a day, up from 30 a day last year. The organisation has said that thousands are clinging on with their fingertips.

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Carrie Symonds charity hit by official spending probe: Regulator is to investigate finances at zoo

The UK Charity Commission is carrying out a statutory probe into spending at the Aspinall Foundation following revelations in the Daily Mail.

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Niall Horan left 'shocked and shaken' after intruder caught wandering through London penthouse

Niall Horan was said to have been left 'shocked and shaken' after his personal assistant confronted the intruder in the foyer outside his luxury south London pad in July last year.

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SadaPay raises $7.2m in Pakistan’s largest ever seed round

Islamabad-based fintech SadaPay has raised $7.2 million in a seed round led by New York-based Recharge Capital. The financing is the largest-ever seed closed by a Pakistani startup. Starting with a digital wallet and a debit card, SadaPay aims to build a “neobank” for Pakistan. Currently available in private beta, its mobile wallet is one […]

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FTO suggests curbing tax officials’ powers in recovery through bank attachment

The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has recommended to restrict powers of tax officials in recovery of outstanding accounts through freezing the bank account of taxpayers. The FTO in its proposals for the next budget 2021-22 said that coercive recoveries through attachment of bank accounts without notice and subsequent delay in restoring the account, hits the […]

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SBP chief for forming panel to promote digital financial services

Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Dr Reza Baqir has proposed to form a panel to propose recommendations to accelerate the agenda on promoting digital financial services in the country and support coordination in cross-cutting issues. Dr Reza Baqir said this while chairing the fourth Stakeholders’ meeting on the Digital Financial Ecosystem, organised by the […]

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Oil prices gain on expectations OPEC+ will keep lid on output

Oil prices rose on the eve of meeting between OPEC and its allies, as investors were betting the producers would largely agree to extend their supply curbs into May. OPEC+ has raised concerns that rising numbers of coronavirus infections globally and lockdown measures will impact the recovery in demand for oil, according to a report […]

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Fossil fuel stocks lost $120 bn in decade: analysis

Share offerings in fossil fuel producing and related companies lost $123 billion in the last decade, underperforming a baseline world equities index by 52 percent, according to analysis released Wednesday. The trend was in stark contrast to gains made in renewable energy initial public offerings (IPOs), according to the analysis by industry think tank Carbon […]

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New Zealand eye Bangladesh whitewash to cap off hectic home summer

AUCKLAND: New Zealand are about to end their all-win home summer that has stretched seven series. They have hosted 21 international matches, the most by any country since the Covid-19 pandemic. It is regarded as an administrative success, particularly given their country’s stringent quarantine protocols. The only dampener is likely to be the rain in […]

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IPC Minister Fehmida Mirza seeks time from FIFA to resolve PFF issue

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination Dr Fehmida Mirza on Wednesday sought time from FIFA to resolve the issue of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) in an amicable way. The world’s football governing body on Tuesday had issued a stern warning to the Syed Ashfaq Hussain group, asking them to hand back the national federation’s […]

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PBF to register its serious concerns regarding election issue with AIBA

LAHORE: The Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) has decided to approach the International Boxing Association (AIBA), once again, regarding its elections held on January 24, 2021. It is pertinent to mention that the AIBA has not accepted the elections held by the PBF on January 24, which resulted in two factions emerging. In a letter addressed […]

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ICC ODI Player Rankings Gap between Babar Azam, Virat Kohli narrows for top spot

LAHORE: Pakistan captain Babar Azam is getting closer to the number one batting spot in ICC ODI Player Rankings, currently occupied by Indian captain Virat Kohli. The Indian captain scored 66 and 7 runs in the second and third ODI against England in Pune last week, thus resulting in losing 11 valuable rating points. Second-ranked […]

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Franchises eagerly awaiting PSL schedule for remaining matches

KARACHI: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises are waiting eagerly for the announcement of the schedule for the remaining matches of the PSL season six, which was postponed due to the rise in coronavirus cases so that foreign players can be locked in for the event. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has claimed that the […]

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Rajveer Deol to debut in Rajshri Productions’s next

The 74-year-old institution, Rajshri Productions (P) Ltd, helmed by the Barjatya family, is all set to take its legacy forward with its fourth generation. The makers have announced their upcoming venture which will be directed by Avnish S Barjatya. Avnish, the son of veteran director Sooraj R Barjatya, will be making his directorial and writing […]

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Mahira rebuffs rumours about her marriage

Pakistani actress Mahira Khan has rebuffed the rumours about her wedding and said that everyone will know when she will be getting married. While responding to a question related to any strange rumour about her, the actress said that she was being asked by everyone including her paternal aunt about the fake news circulating on […]

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Kirsten Dunst reveals she is pregnant with second child

American actors Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons are all set to welcome a new family member. The much-in-love couple is expecting their second child. Dunst showed off her baby bump on the cover of W Magazine in a photoshoot directed by Sofia Coppola. The Golden Globe-nominated actor shared a breathtaking picture from the shoot on […]

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Neetu drops video of late husband Rishi Kapoor sharing their love story, fans go gaga over it

Veteran actress Neetu Kapoor took to Instagram to share a video collage of herself and her late husband Rishi Kapoor on Tuesday. In the adorable video, Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor can be seen sharing the same story from their early romantic life but on different occasions. While actor Rishi Kapoor can be seen sharing […]

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‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ to return with a bang

Ace comedian Kapil Sharma’s much-loved television show is about to make a grand comeback. The Kapil Sharma Show went off-air sometime back after the host welcomed his second child – a baby boy earlier in February this year. The buzz is strong that soon Kapil Sharma’s show will be making a comeback with a fresh […]

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Pakistan to import sugar and cotton from India

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Hammad Azhar Wednesday said the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet has decided to import sugar and cotton from India to cater to the increasing demand and check rising inflation. Addressing a press conference after chairing the meeting of the cabinet committee, Hammad Azhar, who also holds portfolio […]

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FIA books estranged PTI leader Jahangir Tareen, son for fraud, money laundering

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has registered fraud and money laundering cases against estranged PTI leader Jahangir Tareen and his son, Ali Tareen, it emerged on Wednesday. An FIA Lahore investigation team registered cases of alleged fraud of billions of rupees on March 22 against the accused. According to the FIRs, two separate cases were […]

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PM rejects Sindh’s suggestion for complete lockdown across country

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday rejected the Sindh government’s recommendation to impose a ‘complete lockdown’ across the country for two weeks to stem the spread of coronavirus. The prime minister said Pakistan cannot afford a complete lockdown, adding that the measure would adversely impact daily wage earners across the country. He said, for the […]

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PML-N gives PPP cold shoulder over in-house change in Punjab

The PML-N (Hamza Group) has sent a message to the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) to hold its horses as far as an in-house change in Punjab is concerned. According to sources privy to the development, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has requested a meeting with Hamza Shehbaz during the former’s three-day visit to Punjab this […]

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NAB court again summons Sindh CM in corruption case

An accountability court (AC) in Islamabad on Wednesday again summoned Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and other accused on next hearing in a corruption reference pertaining to Nooriabad power plant project. The court also directed NAB to share copies of reference with the accused persons named in the case. Sindh chief minister appeared […]

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Miftah Ismail launches “candy” election campaign for NA-249

Former finance minister and Pakistan Muslim League-N leader Miftah Ismail came up with a new election campaign introducing “candies”. PML-N candidate Miftah Ismail was seen distributing candies among children while campaigning for the NA-249 Karachi by-election. He distributed candies which had his name and face printed on the wrappers. The PML-N candidate in a statement […]

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Pakistan to receive second batch of Sinopharm vaccine today

Pakistan is likely to receive the second batch of purchased coronavirus vaccine, Sinopharm, on Wednesday (today). The second consignment of the Chinese vaccine will consist of half a million doses and will reach Islamabad through a special flight from China. So far, four consignments of the Sinopharm vaccine have reached Pakistan. According to the sources, […]

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FIA lodges case against Jahangir Tareen in sugar scam

The Federal Investigation Agency has lodged a case against PTI’s Jahangir Tareen and his son in the sugar scam and money laundering case. According to the details, FIA Lahore registered cases against CEO of JWD Sugar Mills, Jahangir Tareen, his son Ali Tareen and son-in-law. The FIR stated that over three billion rupees money laundering […]

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CM Sindh Murad Ali Shah suggests complete lockdown to curb coronavirus

Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah has said that a complete lockdown is the need of the hour. Talking to media he said that the third wave is worsening and the only solution is a complete lockdown for at least two weeks. Murad further said that he believes there is no such thing has a […]

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Seats filled for first all-civilian spaceflight

The last two seats for the first all-civilian spaceflight crew were filled after a college science professor and an aerospace data analyst were confirmed for the four-member crew for a SpaceX flight later this year. The two latest citizen astronauts were introduced at a news briefing livestreamed from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida by […]

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Biden to nominate first Pakistani-American to serve as federal judge

WASHINGTON, Mar 30: The United States president Joe Biden on Tuesday said that he would nominate Zahid Quraishi, of Pakistani descent, for the position of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. After the approval from the senate, Quraishi would be the first Muslim-American federal judge in the history of US. Quraishi, […]

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Prime Minister calls NCC meeting to discuss worsening COVID situation

Prime Minister Imran Khan has convened a meeting of the National Coordination Committee (NCC) today (Wednesday). The session will be chaired by the premier and will discuss the alarming COVID situation across the country. According to the details today’s National Coordination Committee meeting will review the worsening situation of the virus in the country. Important […]

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'Harry and Meghan's legal wedding was on the Saturday, Archbishop of Canterbury says

The Archbishop of Canterbury has rejected the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's claim that he married them at a secret ceremony before their Windsor Castle wedding

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Britain's race revolution: Landmark report says UK is 'a model to the world' on diversity

The Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities, set up by Boris Johnson in the wake of the BLM protests, concluded that although Britain is not yet a 'post-racial society', its success should be a model.

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SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Alastair Campbell 'weds' Fiona Millar... after 42-year romance

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Tony Blair's former right-hand man tied the knot with the mother of his three adult children at a ceremony in Camden, North London.

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David Cameron's Australian banker carried his own No10 business card

A No 10 business card obtained by Labour has raised fresh questions about Australian financier Lex Greensill as it shows he had No 10 email address and landline between 2012 and 2015.

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How Boris Johnson's mistress Jennifer Arcuri bragged to his aides

Official messages reveal how Jennifer Arcuri (right) signed up the then London mayor Boris Johnson (left) to speak at tech summits without his City Hall staff knowing.

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today, 31st March 2021

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 31 March 2021 is being sold for Rs. 90880 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 106000 per tola in Pakistan today. Gold Rate In Pakistan Today Karachi is the main hub of the gold market, in Pakistan, Karachi is leading for the gold price, every […]

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Pakistan also desires peace with India: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan has asked his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to create an ‘enabling environment’ in order to hold a ‘constructive and result-oriented dialogue’ between the two countries. In a letter, Prime Minister Imran Khan responded to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi’s Pakistan Day message, telling him that the Pakistani people ‘also desire peaceful, […]

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Covid-19 getting out of control as 100 lose lives in a single day

The national tally of total active Covid-19 cases was recorded at 48,566 on Tuesday as 4,048 more people tested positive for the deadly virus out of 46,269 tests conducted across country. Around 100 coronavirus patients died across country, according to the latest update issued by National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC). The recently removed finance […]

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Pakistan reiterates all-out support to political solution of Afghan conflict

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday said Pakistan would continue to support a peaceful and stable Afghanistan through a political instead of a military solution to the conflict. In his address at the 9th Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process (HoA-IP) Ministerial Conference in the Tajik capital, the foreign minister called for a united approach by […]

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Cabinet reshuffle: Tabish Gauhar gets charge of petroleum also

In another cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday, Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Power Tabish Gauhar was given additional charge as prime minister’s aide on petroleum, replacing Nadeem Babar, who had been asked to step down last week. “The prime minister has been pleased to re-designate Mr Tabish Gauhar, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on […]

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PM constitutes committee to review social media rules

Prime Minister Imran Khan has constituted a committee to review social media rules earlier announced by the government, the office of the Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP) informed on Tuesday. “This is with reference to the consultations undertaken by the Attorney-General for Pakistan with the petitioners who had filed petitions in Islamabad High Court and […]

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Minister under attack for ‘jumping the queue’ to get family vaccinated

Federal Minister for Housing Tariq Bashir Cheema of the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q), which is an ally of the ruling PTI, came under fire on Tuesday after video clips surfaced on social media allegedly showing several of his family members getting vaccinated for the coronavirus, a private TV channel reported. The video clips, which were […]

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Petrol, diesel prices likely to go down from April

Prices of petroleum products may go down by Rs 2.50 from April 1 as the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has sent a summary to the Petroleum Division, a private TV channel reported on Tuesday. According to the report, the regulator has recommended to cut petrol price by Rs1.50 per litre besides Rs 2.50 […]

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Global leaders call for urgent international pandemic treaty

The international community should work together “towards a new international treaty for pandemic preparedness and response” to build a more robust global health architecture that will protect future generations. The world leaders said in a commentary published in several newspapers around the world on Tuesday. “There will be other pandemics and other major health emergencies. […]

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UN report explores how cities can reduce impact of future pandemics

A new report on pandemics and cities from UN-Habitat, points the way to how hard-hit urban centres can reduce the impact of future outbreaks and become more equitable, healthy and environmentally friendly. ‘Cities and Pandemics: Towards a more just, green and healthy future’, launched on Tuesday, describes how urban areas have been at the forefront […]

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3rd COVID-19 wave takes toll on Asia-Pacific

Amid ramped up vaccinations across the world to fight the coronavirus pandemic, a third wave of the virus has already taken a toll on the Asia-Pacific region. Countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia and the Philippines, which had reported a significant drop in infections over the past few months, are currently grappling with the fresh […]

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Former law chief Lord Macdonald issues warning over surge in school sex abuse claims

Lord Macdonald urged police and prosecutors in the UK yesterday not to confuse 'obnoxious and unpleasant' behaviour with crimes.

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Derek Chauvin 'betrayed his badge' when he used 'lethal force' on George Floyd, prosecutor says

Donald Winn Williams II (left), a mixed martial arts fighter, said Derek Chauvin (right) was using a technique designed to cut off George Floyd's air circulation during the fatal arrest last May.

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Covid France: Third national lockdown looks unavoidable in blow to Emmanuel Macron

This week will be decisive for the strategy overseen by President Emmanuel Macron and his government who argue that every day without a lockdown is a bonus for France.

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£375,000 semi for sale on Rightmove has a VERY colourful Google Streetview scene

Prospective house buyers were greeted with a Google Street View image of two police officers holding guns outside the house in Haywards Heath, West Sussex.

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Abdul Hafeez Shaikh tests positive for coronavirus

Former finance minister Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh tested positive for coronavirus. The news was confirmed by Hammad Azhar who has been recently appointed as the finance minister replacing Hafeez Shaikh. Hammad Azhar took it to Twitter saying that “Just found out that Dr Hafeez Sh has tested positive for Covid-19”. New finance minister also prayed […]

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Prime Minister to be tested for coronavirus today

Prime Minister Imran Khan will be tested again for the coronavirus today. Earlier he was tested positive on March 20. According to the details the test will be conducted by National Institute of Health. The test results are expected to be revealed in the next six to eight hours after the test. The test will […]

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Saudi crown prince calls PM Imran, invites him to Riyadh

Saudi crown prince Muhamad bin Salman called the prime minister of Pakistan Imran Khan, inquiring about his health and talked about the strengthening of ties between the two countries. MBS also extended him an invite to visit Saudi Arabia. During the telephonic conversations, boosting of bilateral ties between the two countries was discussed. Earlier Imran […]

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Major cabinet reshuffle likely to be announced by PM today

Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan is likely to announce some major changes in the federal cabinet reshuffle today (Tuesday). In the reshuffling, ministers of Information, Energy, Aviation and Economic Affairs are expected to be changed. According to the details, it is highly likely that new members will be the part of the new cabinet […]

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Poldark's Aidan Turner 'MARRIES girlfriend Caitlin Fitzgerald in secret ceremony in Italy'

Poldark's Aidan Turner has 'married' girlfriend Caitlin Fitzgerald in a secret ceremony in Italy, it has been claimed.

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Lack of exercise is to blame for one in 11 early deaths

Led by experts at the Pennington Biomedical Research Centre in Louisiana, scientists reviewed the medical literature on inactivity and death and disease.

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Ghislaine Maxwell is hit with TWO new counts of conspiracy and sex trafficking of a minor

The new accuser, referred to a Minor Victim-4, allegedly met Maxwell at Epstein's Palm Beach home when she was around 14.

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Crucial mistake in timeline appears to undermine Martin Bashir's account over infamous interview

New evidence has left Martin Bashir with questions to answer over his claim he never used forged bank statements to secure his Princess Diana interview.

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today, 30th March 2021

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 30 March 2021 is being sold for Rs. 90880 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 106000 per tola in Pakistan today. Gold Rate In Pakistan Today Karachi is the main hub of the gold market, in Pakistan, Karachi is leading for the gold price, every […]

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KSE-100: Stocks slump as Covid, inflation fears weigh on sentiments: index plummet nearly 1,100 points

Bears trampled the sentiments at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on the first trading day of the week, as benchmark KSE-100 lost 1,089.83 points by the closing bell breaching 45,000 level to clock at 44,431.80 points. On Monday, the market reacted to series of negative economic indicators and succumbed to heavy selling pressure. Pessimism over the […]

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Pakistan, Denmark form JTWG to strengthen energy cooperation

Pakistan and Denmark Monday formed a Joint Technical Working Group (JTWG) aimed at framing the terms of reference (ToRs) for government-to-government agreements in the field of energy. The JTWG was constituted during a virtual meeting, co-chaired by Minister for Energy Omar Ayub Khan and Danish ambassador to Pakistan Lis Rosenholm, here at the Power Division, […]

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Coffee, cookies and electric cars: Thai fuel giant bets billions on gas station of the future

The head of Thailand’s biggest gas station network has $1.5 billion that says motorists will soon be stocking up on a different kind of fuel – coffee. That’s the bet that Jiraporn Kaosawad, Chief Executive of PTT Oil and Retail Business (PTTOR), is placing on rolling out thousands of coffee shops at home and abroad, […]

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Golf Floras hosts Open House events after launching nationwide

In the course of the last few years, Graana.com has been known to introduce and deliver marvels of grandeur in both the commercial and residential real estate sector of Pakistan. Amongst their recent milestones achieved was transforming luxury living by unveiling Golf Floras – Pakistan’s First Luxury Condominiums. Soon after the unveiling, Golf Floras held […]

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With stick and carrot, Saudi starts winning over firms in regional race

When CSG opted to shift its regional headquarters this year from Dubai to Riyadh, it marked an early win for Saudi Arabia and proved a surprisingly easy move for the U.S. technology firm: the new office was up and running in just two months. CSG is among several foreign companies that agreed earlier this year […]

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Rs 492.7 bn released for social sector uplift projects

Federal government has released Rs. 492.772 billion out of total allocation of Rs 650 billion for various ongoing and new social sector uplift projects till date under its Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2020-21. The released funds include Rs. 312.19 billion for federal ministries, Rs.148.9 billion for corporations, Rs. 29.5 billion for special areas, and […]

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SSGC replaces 315,290 faulty meters to bring down UFG ratio

The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has replaced around 315,290 faulty meters during the last fiscal year in a bid to bring down the ratio of Unaccounted for Gas (UFG), a key factor affecting its financial health and growth. Besides, the SSGC Measurement Department replaced and tested 1,244 industrial meters against the target of 1,560 […]

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Nepal calls for direct flights to promote trade with Pakistan

Ambassador of Nepal Tapas Adhikari has stressed that Pakistan International Airline (PIA) should explore the possibility of starting direct flights between Islamabad and Kathmandu that would help in promoting two-way trade between the two countries. Both the countries enjoy cordial relationships and with resumption of flights this will further strengthen the close trade ties between […]

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SBP, CGA sign MoU to digitize govt payments through Raast

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Controller General of Accounts Pakistan (CGAP) Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for digitizing federal government payments through RAAST- Pakistan’s First Instant Payment System, launched in January 2021 by SBP. Raast is a flagship initiative of SBP, which provides simple, fast, low-cost, interoperable and secure electronic payment […]

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ICCI concerned over 34% hike in power tariff

The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) has expressed serious concerns over the amendments made in the NEPRA Act through an ordinance to put in place a mechanism for automatic hike in electricity tariff of about Rs.5.36 per unit (34 per cent) over the next 27 months and termed it a dangerous move as […]

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Police are investigating 7,000 school sex crimes

Simon Bailey, who leads the National Police Chiefs' Council on child protection, said the force has received 'in excess of 7,000' reports from people online.

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More than 30million Britons have now received Covid jab as infections fall by nearly a THIRD in week

A total of 423,852 people had their first dose on Saturday alone, while a further 233,964 got their second. This brings the total number of Britons vaccinated to a massive 30,151,287.

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'Incompetent' police blasted over death of air stewardess

Lisa Spriggs, 45, was found dead at her boyfriend's home in Deeside, North Wales following a night out. But police too readily accepted that there was no foul play, a coroner was told.

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Shock and oar: Spectators face £200 fine if they watch Boat Race from riverbank

When the Boat Race returns to the same river in Cambridgeshire next Sunday, anyone who tries to watch it from the banks of the Great Ouse could be fined.

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Queen's grandson Peter Phillips met oil executive's daughter, 40, during 460-mile business trip

Princess Anne's son Peter Phillips, 43, drove to the village of St Cyrus in Aberdeenshire to see oil tycoon's daughter Lindsay Wallace, 40, a close school friend of his sister Zara.

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Police now questioning if missing Brit Sarm Heslop boarded her boyfriend's boat as he claims

Detectives are investigating the possibility Sarm Heslop, who disappeared in the US Virgin Islands on March 7, never returned to her boyfriend Ryan Bane's boat.

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Keir Starmer 'could sack shadow chancellor' amid poll woes

Anneliese Dodds could be moved from the key economic brief after complaints she has under-performed since being appointed last year.

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Now David Cameron faces questions on Far East trip with tycoon

David Cameron is facing fresh accusations that he 'blurred the lines' with his role at a failed financial firm after new details emerged of a business trip to Singapore.

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Boy, 16, is killed and 15-year-old girl is fighting for life after Audi crash in Scottish Highlands

The boy, named locally as Craig Melville, had been a back seat passenger in a blue Audi RS4, which ploughed into a wall on the B9176, known as Struie Road.

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Dublin 'not aware of' any offer from UK to share vaccines

Some 3.7million doses could be handed to the Republic amid concerns that its slow rollout could prevent lockdown being eased in Northern Ireland.

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Police launch hunt for rapists after girl, 16, was attacked by two men behind a hospital in Paisley

Police are hunting for two men, who are described as as white, Scottish and in their early 20s, after a 16-year-old girl was raped behind Dykebar Hospital in Paisley, Scotland, on March 20.

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Kite surfer is rescued from TREE by emergency services in Sandbanks in Dorset

The pilot was soaring over the millionaire's playground of Sandbanks in Dorset at 1.25pm today when strong gusts blew him off course and into the 60ft tree.

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Baby P's stepfather who was jailed for causing toddler's death is denied parole

Steven Barker, 44, was jailed in 2009 for a minimum of 32 years for torturing 17-month-old Peter Connelly to death at their home in Tottenham, north London, and raping a two-year-old girl.

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Indoor, outdoor marriage ceremonies banned from April 5

Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged the people to follow coronavirus standard operating procedures (SOPs), warning that the number of cases in the country are rising at an alarming rate. “This third wave of Covid-19 is more lethal than the previous ones and I advise everyone to take precautions [against Covid-19] particularly wearing face mask,” […]

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PM instructs SBP, NBP to facilitate borrowers and simplify the loan process

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the government’s housing scheme for under privileged and low-income people will give a boost to the construction sector and 30 allied industries, which will create wealth in the country to pay back its debts. Virtually addressing the Housing Telethon, the Prime Minister said that it is for the […]

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Govt messaging about Covid third wave ‘as confused as ever’: Sherry Rehman

PPP Parliamentary Leader in the Senate, Senator Sherry Rehman has said that the third wave of Covid-19 is extremely dangerous but the government’s messaging is as confused as ever. Addressing a press conference she said the premier is conducting meetings while being Covid positive. Instead of providing free vaccine to the poor who are the […]

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President summons NA session

President Arif Alvi has summoned a National Assembly session for today (Monday), NA secretariat’s directorate general of media informed on Sunday. According to the communique, the session will take place at the Parliament House at 4pm. The president summoned the session as per section 1 of Article 54 of the constitution. This will be the […]

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PDM activities postponed after leading duo falls ill

Leading duo of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Emir Maulana Fazlur Rehman, have fallen ill and postponed their political activities for the next few days. The news of Maryam’s ill health was confirmed by a party spokesperson on Twitter on Sunday, whereas the news […]

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President, PM, others felicitate Hindu community on Holi

President Dr Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Imran Khan and others have wished all the Hindu community a very happy Holi, the festival of colours. In a tweet on Sunday, President Alvi wished all Hindu brethren celebrating Holi and prayed that this joyous event of colours bring happiness, peace and prosperity for all. He tweeted, “Wishing […]

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Bangladesh violence spreads after Modi visit, attacks on Hindu temples, train

At least a dozen people were reported injured in clashes between police and Islamist demonstrators in Bangladesh on Sunday, the third day of protests against the visit of India’s Hindu-nationalist leader. Five people died on Friday, and another six the next day, after police shot at demonstrators in several major districts across the Muslim-majority nation […]

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Taste and smell gone forever? The anguish of Covid survivors

Three days after testing positive for Covid-19, “everything tasted like cardboard,” recalls 38-year-old Elizabeth Medina, who lost her sense of taste and smell at the start of the pandemic. A year later, she fears she will never get them back. Medina consulted ear, nose and throat doctors and neurologists, tried various nasal sprays, and is […]

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Troops fire at funeral as Myanmar mourns bloodiest day since coup

Myanmar security forces opened fire on Sunday, witnesses said, at people gathered for the funeral of one of the 114 people killed the previous day, the bloodiest day of protests since the military coup on Feb. 1. There were no immediate reports of casualties in the firing on the funeral in the town of Bago, […]

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Covid-19 third wave may be worse than first, warns Faisal

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Faisal Sultan on Sunday said that the current wave of Covid-19 in Pakistan has the potential to be worse than the first one which struck the country in the summer of 2020. “Covid-19’s current wave has potential to be worse than the first one in […]

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Businessmen call for initiating single digit tax rate in upcoming budget

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel has called upon the government to introduce single digit tax rate in the forthcoming budget from existing 17 percent that would help in promoting the business activities and improving tax revenue as well. The BMP Chairman and FPCCI former president Mian Anjum Nisar regretted […]

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Chinese technology has potential to strengthen Pakistan’s seed industry

China-Pakistan cooperation in seed is high on the agenda as the CPEC enters the second phase to focus on agriculture cooperation and other sectors of social welfare, according to a report published by China Economic Net (CEN). At the China-Pakistan Seed Industry Cooperation and Exchange Forum held last week, agricultural experts from China and Pakistan […]

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Govt committed to technology sector uplift: Fawad

Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry has said that the incumbent government is making all-out efforts for the development of the technology sector. Talking to media persons on Saturday, the minister said, “We will work together with China for the training of people in sami-conductor technology.” He said the country can develop at fast […]

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Murad directs to expedite work on uplift schemes

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed to complete development schemes in various sectors to benefit the people of the province. Presiding over different meetings to review progress of development schemes of the three departments on Saturday, the chief minister directed the official concerned to accelerate work on the ongoing schemes. He directed […]

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PRGMEA urges govt to enhance export through support for industry in Budget 2021-22

The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) has called for steps to promote industrialization and enhance exports in its budget proposals for 2021-22. PRGMEA vice chairman Adeeb Iqbal urged the government to make the next budget business-friendly, lower cost of production, allow early refunds and relax import policy for industrial raw material. He […]

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Tax credit for capital investment allowed under amended laws

The Tax Laws (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2021 has allowed tax credit of 25 percent on capital investment on an industrial undertaking. According to details, a new Section 65G has been introduced to Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 through amended ordinance, which says: “(1) When making certain eligible capital investments as specified in sub- section (2), the […]

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Tax ordinance makes return filing mandatory for IT exporters

The Tax Laws (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2021 has made the filing of income tax return mandatory for persons engaged in exporting computer software to avail 100 percent tax credit. According to details, the exemptions for IT and IT enabled services have been withdrawn through the ordinance; however, a tax credit equal to 100 percent has […]

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Wall Street Weekahead: Investors weigh outlook for utilities after sector’s run up

Investors looking for ways to protect themselves from a potential market downturn and rising inflation have been warming to utilities, sometimes seen as bond substitutes, as attractive alternatives. The S&P 500 utilities index has outperformed the broader market this month, rising nearly 9% so far and leading gains among sectors for March. Driving the gains […]

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China’s Jan-Feb industrial profits surge in boost to economic recovery

Annual profits at China’s industrial firms surged in the first two months of 2021, highlighting a rebound in the country’s manufacturing sector and a broad revival in economic activity from the coronavirus crisis early last year. Profits stood at 1.114 trillion yuan ($170.31 billion) in the first two months of 2021, up 179% from the […]

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ECB must remain euro zone’s stabiliser – chief economist Lane

The European Central Bank must remain a key stabilizer of the euro zone economy as the bloc is at risk of suffering longer-term damage from its pandemic-induced double-dip recession, ECB chief economist Philip Lane said on Saturday. A sustained period of low activity reduces labour productivity, weakens corporate balance sheets and saps confidence, leading to […]

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Release of Haleem Adil Sheikh victory of truth: Shibli

Senior leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Senator Shibli Faraz on Saturday said the release of Opposition Leader in the Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil Sheikh was a victory of truth. In a tweet, he said the PTI leader was subjected to political victimisation. He said the release of Haleem Adil on bail from court was the cause […]

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Proposed legislation regarding SBP will prove dangerous for the economy and country: Malik

Former Interior Minister and Chairman Institute of Research and Reforms Senator A. Rehman Malik has said that the proposed SBP legislation will prove dangerous for the economy and the country. He said that Pakistan will fall in a highly economic danger zone resultantly we all in Pakistan will suffer heavily. He hoped that the Government […]

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AKU agrees to establish Hospital and Medical College In Hyderabad

The Aga Khan University (AKU) Board has agreed in principle to a proposal of Commissioner Hyderabad to establish Aga Khan Hospital and a Medical College at Hyderabad. The board agreed to establish the hospital and medical college during a meeting held here a few days back. The Commissioner Hyderabad Muhammad Abbas Baloch was instrumental in […]

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Covid 19 spreading rapidly in Landi Kotal

Like other parts of the country Covid-19 is spreading rapidly in Landi Kotal as more than forty patients have been detected corona positive in the last two weeks. According to the in-charge of Covid-19 center in Landi Kotal, so far 40 corona patients had been recorded in Landi Kotal although all facilities were available to […]

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Khwaja Asif moves LHC for bail

Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) senior leader Khwaja Muhammad Asif has approached the Lahore High Court (LHC) for bail in the money-laundering and assets beyond means case against him. Kh Asif filed the petition through his counsel Advocate Haider Rasool Mirza while making the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) authorities a party. In his plea, Kh Asif […]

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Ministry seals Swat Press Club

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting here on Saturday issued a notification pertaining to sealing the Swat Press Club (SPC) building. The notification aimed at the sealing of the SPC building has been issued by the office of deputy secretary information Peshawar, citing the SPC’s building and membership issues prompted the ministry to […]

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Thar Science Festival in full swing

The speakers at the different sessions of the second day of Thar Science Festival 2021 on Saturday highly lauded the efforts of the district administration, Thar Education Alliance and their partners promote the beautiful aspects of Thar during a number of the features and activities of the festival. Dr Mahesh Kumar Malani, the PPP MNN […]

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IG Punjab directs police to ensure implementation of Corona SOPs

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Inam Ghani on Saturday directed police teams to assist government agencies to implement government directives regarding Corona SOPs, and play a role and at the same time to ensure that the police personnel on duty themselves carry out the Corona SOPs. The Punjab Police Chief said said due to […]

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Modi’s Media Fascism

Under Fascist regime, there is no freedom of press, Media is by the state and for the State. Amit shah know this mantra very well how to control and use Media to prapogate Hindoata’ ideology. India not only controlling main stream media but also curbing digital and social media, forcing journalists to follow BJP national […]

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Case against 160 people for aerial firing

A case was registered against 160 unidentified persons, including the father and four brothers of a former MPA, on charges of firing in the air and setting off fireworks in celebration of the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s order to restore local bodies. According to the case registered at Ghulam Mohammadabad police station, the plaintiff trainee […]

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Darfur displaced say security worse after peace deal, peacekeeper pullout

Months after Sudan signed a peace deal with Darfur rebels, and international peacekeepers stopped their patrols, Ihsan Mohamed is still waiting for any sign of peace and stability in her own daily life. If anything, things have got worse, the 37-year-old resident of Darfur’s Attash displacement camp said with tears in her eyes. “There is […]

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At least 50 protesters killed in Myanmar on ‘day of shame for armed forces’

Myanmar’s security forces shot and killed at least 50 protesters on Saturday, news reports and witnesses said, a brutal crackdown on dissent that came as the leader of the ruling junta said the military will protect the people and strive for democracy. Protesters against the Feb. 1 military coup came out on the streets of […]

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Pandemic fuels travel boom — in virtual reality

Jem Jenkins Jones was stuck at home in Wales for much of the past year amid pandemic lockdowns but managed to fulfill a promise to her 10-year-old daughter to see the northern lights from Iceland and South Africa’s game reserves — in virtual reality. “She was amazed,” she said, calling the VR travel experiences “a […]

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American boyfriend of missing Sarm Heslop has sailed away in his luxury yacht

Ryan Bane was last seen on Wednesday afternoon taking a dinghy to the shore before returning to his 47-ft catamaran with a plastic bag, sneakers and towels.

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Cartoons of Prophet Muhammad 'had been on school's curriculum for TWO YEARS'

One parent told MailOnline that their teenage daughter was shown the same controversial images in a PowerPoint presentation during a Religious Education lesson two years ago.

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EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Prince Charles's stepson left devastated after the death of his girlfriend

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Prince Charles's stepson, Tom Parker Bowles, pictured, has been left devastated after the death of his girlfriend at the age of 42.

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Astonishing satellite image reveals the vast bottleneck of ships waiting to get through Suez

This astonishing satellite image reveals for the first time the vast bottleneck of ships waiting to get through Suez.

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Images from up to 70 years ago portray the Queen as few will have seen her

The Queen is seen in stunning photos captured 70 years ago for ITV documentary, The Queen Unseen, to mark her 95th birthday.

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GUY ADAMS: How one of Prince Charles's favourite charities has become mired in mud-slinging

Two years after she agreed to become the Countryside Restoration Trust's celebrity figurehead, 86-year-old Dame Judi has been dragged into a toxic public dispute.

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Fahad Sharif is a part of PM Imran Khan’s Digital Pakistan

At a time when the world is moving to online systems, there are some people who are finding new venues to provide their services. Some are part of PM Imran Khan’s digital Pakistan vision while others are attached with the conventional means of earning and sadly speaking those with later vision in mind have to […]

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PIA to start Lahore-Skardu direct flight operations

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), announced the commencing of Lahore to Skardu direct flight operations in an another step towards promoting tourism. As per the details, the Lahore to Skardu direct flight will reach its destination in one and a half hour. The fare for this flight is Rs. 7500 according to the sources. Skardu is […]

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Sachin Tendulkar tests positive for coronavirus

Former Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday, announced on Twitter that he has contracted the coronavirus. The cricketing legend said in a tweet that he has been tested positive for the virus today and is experiencing mild symptoms. pic.twitter.com/dOlq7KkM3G — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 27, 2021 Tendulkar said that he is quarantining at home and […]

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HEC chairman Tariq Banuri removed from position

The federal government on Saturday made the announcement of the removal of Higher Education Commission chairman, Tariq Banuri, with immediate effect. The notification issued by the cabinet secretariat stated “In terms of sub-section (5), read with sub-section (5A), of Section 6 of Higher Education Commission Ordinance, 2002, as amended vide Higher Education Commission (Amendment) Ordinance, […]

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today, 27th March 2021

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 27 March 2021 is being sold for Rs. 91910 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 107200 per tola in Pakistan today. Gold Rate In Pakistan Today Karachi is the main hub of the gold market, in Pakistan, Karachi is leading for the gold price, every […]

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Kse-100: Negative economic indicators weigh down index by 204 points

Bears returned to Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday, as benchmark kse-100 lost 204.54 points by the closing bell to clock at 45,521.63 level On Friday, the market reacted to series of negative economic indicators and lost its winning momentum. Pessimism over the economic situation and looming lockdown restrictions continued selling pressure at the bourse, […]

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Pakistan signs MoU with WB for $1.336bn development projects

Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar here on Friday witnessed the signing ceremony of seven project agreements worth $1.336 nillion including grant of $128 million with the World Bank for social protection, improving human capital and building resilience in Pakistan. The Federal Secretary, Ministry of Economic Affairs Noor Ahmed, signed the Financing Agreements […]

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US consumer spending, income temporarily fall ahead of massive fiscal stimulus

US consumer spending fell by the most in 10 months in February as a cold snap gripped many parts of the country and the boost from a second round of stimulus checks to middle- and lower-income households faded. But the drop in consumer spending, the biggest since mandatory shutdowns of nonessential businesses like restaurants last […]

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Bitcoin back to $53,426 as cryptos gain

The major cryptocurrencies bounced back on Friday after witnessing over 10 percent plunge in prices of most of the cryptos a day earlier. Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s biggest cryptocurrency, gained 3.72 percent to reach $53,426. With this increase in price, the market capitalisation of the BTC has reached $997 billion. During the last seven days, […]

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Pakistan is on track for a digital future

By Mark Meng, CEO of Huawei Pakistan   Pakistan is one of the fastest growing and maturing information and communications technology (ICT) markets in the region today. National digital transformation was accelerated as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. During these challenging times, Pakistan has displayed its technological reliance and capability as businesses, educators, and […]

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Increase in electricity rates on behest of IMF not acceptable: FPCCI

President and officer bearers of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) have expressed serious concerns over the per unit increase in electricity rates. The FPCCI was of the opinion that this all was being done on the behest and to meet the conditions of International Monetary Fund (IMF). President FPCCI Nasser Hyatt […]

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Pandemic threatens lost decade for development: Report

The Covid-19 pandemic has reversed development gains for millions in poor countries, creating an even more sharply unequal world, according to a new UN report.? “The global economy has experienced the worst recession in 90 years, with the most vulnerable segments of societies disproportionately affected,” said the Inter-agency Task Force on Financing in their Financing […]

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300 cotton growers trained on use of best practices in crop production

Central Cotton Research Institute had trained about 300 cotton growers on use of best crop management practices for achieving higher per-acre output during the coming season. In this regard, Central Cotton Research Institute in collaboration with Kashtkar Foundation had organized a day-long workshop, which was attended by a large number of farmers, scientists and exporters. […]

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KU, CHIT ink MoU to launch innovative projects

The University of Karachi (KU) and the Centre for Health, Innovation, and Transformation (CHIT) on Friday inked a memorandum of understanding to launch innovative projects in the healthcare sector and industries. Director CHIT Dr Minhaj A Qidwai and the KU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Khalid Mahmood Iraqi signed the MoU document here at the VC […]

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10gm gold price remains flat at Rs86,500

Gold futures edged up in the international market by 0.42 percent on Friday. Gold in the international market was available at $1,735.10 an ounce at 1555 hours GMT after gaining $7.50 an ounce in its value as compared to its closing value on Thursday last. However, the price of yellow metal in the country remained […]

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Punjab tightens noose around travel agencies

A day after promulgating two ordinances related to food security in the province, Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar has promulgated two more ordinances including the Punjab Travel Agencies (Amendment) Ordinance 2011 and Punjab Museum Board Ordinance. A spokesman of the tourism and archaeology department while providing details said that word ‘Punjab’ is substituted for ‘Pakistan’ […]

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Dollar falls to lowest level against rupee in over a year

Pakistani rupee continued its winning streak against the US dollar and appreciated by another 42 paisas (+0.27 percent) in the interbank on Friday. This is the highest level of Pakistani rupee against the greenback since March 09, 2020. According to the State Bank of Pakistan, the US dollar was opened at Rs155.01 and closed at […]

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Bank AL Habib Limited declares 45% cash dividend

The Annual General Meeting of Bank AL Habib was held on March 25. The shareholders approved the Annual Accounts for the year ended Dec 31, 2020 and a Final Cash Dividend of 45%.

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Soldier, 18, is burned and wounded in horrific abduction after he went to meet woman from Tinder

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Cobhan Mclelland, 18, suffered 'life changing' burns, wounds and 'mental trauma' after going to meet a woman he met on Tinder at a property in Edinburgh on Sunday.

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Peaceful coexistence cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy: President

President Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan desires peace, security and development in the whole region and has also taken practical steps towards that end. Addressing the military parade here at Parade Avenue on Thursday, the President said that peaceful coexistence is the cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy. He said the situation warrants that the […]

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mARYAM REITERATES NOT TO BE ‘EASY PREY’ AS NAB postpones hearing

The National Accountability Bureau on Thursday announced to postpone the hearing of PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz which was due to take place on Friday (today). According to a press release issued by NAB, a meeting was held to discuss the hearing along with the recommendations issued by the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) […]

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Pakistan reports highest number of daily Covid cases since July

Pakistan on Thursday reported 3,946 cases of coronavirus, the highest since July 2, 2020, when 4,432 cases were recorded in the country. The positivity rate also rose to 10.1%, as the total caseload for Pakistan increased to 640,998 cases. The deadly virus claimed 63 more lives in the country, taking the overall death toll to […]

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Pakistan, India agree to make efforts to resolve water issues

Pakistan and India have agreed to make endeavours to resolve issues relating to the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) and conduct tours of inspection. The two sides, during the 116th meeting of Pakistan-India Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) held in New Delhi from 23-24 March, also agreed to hold next meeting of the commission in Pakistan at […]

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Six killed as gunmen open fire on vehicle in GB’s Naltar

At least six people were killed and seven injured Thursday after gunmen opened fire on a passenger vehicle. Police said the passenger vehicle was on its way from Gilgit to Niltar Bala when it was fired upon at the RC bridge by unidentified suspects. According to police, a van carrying 18 local passengers including women […]

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Covid-positive PM resumes limited official activities

Covid-positive Prime Minister Imran Khan resumed his limited official activities and personal interaction with members of his government on Thursday from home. The Prime Minister held an in-person meeting with Senator Shibli Faraz, Special Assistant to PM for Overseas Pakistanis & Human Resource Development Zulfi Bukhari, Chairman Standing Committee on Ministry of Information and Broadcasting […]

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Punjab tightens noose around sugar cartel

The provincial government On Thursday promulgated the Punjab Sugar Supply Chain Management Order 2021 and the Prevention of Speculation in Essential Commodities Ordinance 2021 to control price hike. Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar announced this on Thursday while addressing a press conference along with Advisor to Prime Minister Barrister Shehzad Akbar. The chief secretary, […]

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KP to challenge PHC verdict on TikTok ban: Bangash

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government on Thursday opposed a ban on the popular short-video sharing app TikTok, saying it is planning to file a review petition in this context. Addressing a press conference in the federal capital, KP IT Minister Zia Bangash said the decision to ban TikTok in Pakistan is not ‘right.’ Banning social […]

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Pakistan values close ties with Saudi Arabia: Gen Qamar

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that the Pakistan Army greatly values its close brotherly ties with the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Thursday. The Army Chief expressed these sentiments during a meeting with Commander Royal Saudi Land Forces Lieutenant General […]

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Motorway gang-rape convicts challenge ATC verdict in LHC

Both the convicts of the motorway gang-rape case on Thursday filed appeals against their conviction in the Lahore High Court (LHC). Abid Malhi and Shafqat Bagga through their appeals challenged an anti-terrorism court’s (ATC) March 20 verdict that handed them death sentence, life imprisonment and fines. The appellants requested the high court to set aside […]

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UK’s former leader Cameron under lobbying investigation

Britain’s former prime minister David Cameron is being investigated by an independent oversight body after reports he had campaigned for government help for now collapsed supply chain financier Greensill Capital. The Financial Times reported that Cameron lobbied the government to increase the company’s access to Covid-19 loan schemes, months before the finance company collapsed. “The […]

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Pompeo rejected US effort to declare ‘genocide’ in Myanmar on eve of coup, officials say

In the last days of the Trump administration, some US officials urged outgoing Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to formally declare that the Myanmar military’s campaign against the Rohingya minority was a genocide. Such a determination, a culmination of years of State Department investigation and legal analysis, would send a signal that the generals would […]

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‘It’s really bad at night’: Boulder shooting survivor haunted by gunshots

Moments before a gunman opened fire in the Colorado supermarket that had provided her with a well-loved job and co-workers who felt like family, Darcey Lopez glanced up at the clock. At 2:26 p.m. local time she had four minutes left on her shift, and two pieces of cheese still to wrap before going home […]

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‘Alarm bells’: Brazil’s Covid-19 chaos sparks fear, countermeasures from neighbors

When the Copa America basketball tournament got underway last month in the midst of a pandemic, the hosts in Cali, Colombia took no chances. Players and staff from participating men’s national teams from around Latin America lived in a local “bubble” without contact with outsiders; all were tested regularly for Covid-19. Missing from the contest […]

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New Zealand passes miscarriages bereavement leave law

New Zealand’s parliament has passed legislation giving mothers and their partners the right to paid leave following a miscarriage or still birth, becoming only the second country in the world to do so. The bereavement allowance, passed unanimously in parliament late on Wednesday, gives employees three days leave when a pregnancy ends with a stillbirth […]

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The Daska conundrum

Finally, the Supreme Court said out loud what was being murmured in quarters all around. The recent Daska by-elections were anything but a quiet affair. After what could only go down as a medieval war between two armed-to-teeth tribes, the PML-N had let out a loud sigh of relief. And why wouldn’t it? It had […]

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Let’s support democracy in Myanmar!

Short but definitely not sweet. Myanmar’s latest romance with democracy was brought to an abrupt end by its generals who had hogged on to the power seat for decades. It has been a month since they sent the Aung San Suu Kyi’s government packing on charges as ridiculous as possession of smuggled walkie-talkies. The Golden […]

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An independent State Bank

As early as July 1, 1948 the Governor General of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah issued an order for the establishment of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to regulate the issue of bank notes and keeping of reserve for seeking monetary stability in Pakistan. Generally to cooperate currency and credit system of the country […]

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Adrian Zenz—the dubious champion of Uighur Muslims

Adrian Zenz appears to figure in most of China bashing campaigns. He is a fervent critic of the Chinese government’s policies on Xinjiang and lays strong charges of genocide, rape, slave labour, forced sterilization, incarceration and religious suppression of the Uighurs. No wonder that Zenz is hailed as a hero in the west and his […]

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Katrina advocates self-love, calls her mother and sisters strongest women

Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif says ‘self-love is numero uno’ and urges every woman to be fiercely independent and voice her opinions. “People will tell us all kinds of things and that is why, self-love is numero uno,” she tells IANSlife. Adding: “Women should know what they are capable of. Sky should be our limit. We […]

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Suez Canal: Grounded ship could be stuck for weeks, rescue chief admits

Peter Berdowski, CEO of a Dutch firm which has been brought in to oversee the rescue of cargo ship Ever Given which is stuck in the Suez Canal, has warned the operation could take weeks.

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British girl goes missing from secondary school in Mallorca

The 14-year-old, named locally as Taya O'Loughlin (pictured), is said to have vanished outside her secondary school in the capital Palma around 8am on Tuesday.

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Two of Britain's biggest investors will NOT buy Deliveroo shares due to 'workers' rights'

The UK's third most popular takeaway delivery service hopes to be valued at up to £8.8billion when it lists its shares in April. The float will bag founder Will Shu (pictured) as much as £430m.

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Eating meals prepared away from home 'can increase risk of heart disease'

Very frequent consumption (two meals or more per day) of meals prepared away from home is associated with increased risk of all causes of death, a study finds.

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Priti Patel warns countries that refuse to take back migrants will LOSE visas to the UK

The move could target countries such as Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Eritrea and the Philippines, which are the most reluctant to take back their migrants.

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GCHQ sets fiendish quiz to mark launch of Alan Turing £50 note which could take SEVEN HOURS to solve

It is an enigma worthy of our greatest code breaker, as Britain's spy centre has devised its 'toughest ever' quiz to celebrate Alan Turing becoming the new face of the £50 note by the Bank of England.

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Acid-penned biographer Tom Bower 'is given six-figure deal to write biography of Meghan'

Tom Bower is renowned for his unsparing, unauthorised biographies of towering figures including Boris Johnson, Prince Charles and Robert Maxwell.

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Well-built visitors in trainers, hard hats and ill-fitting high-vis jackets are seen outside a gym

Pictures show people wearing high visibility jackets outside Spartans Gym in Southampton, and a witness says more than 20 people had come and gone from the venue despite the lockdown.

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France could be added to travel red list: Boris Johnson warns of border crackdown

Ministers were 'looking at' adding the country to the travel ban red list and forcing French hauliers to take Covid tests on arrival in the UK, Boris Johnson said.

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As a £16m inquiry into murder set to reveal its findings, this dossier lays bare shameful scandal

As far as the independent inquiry into the grisly murder of private investigator Daniel Morgan is concerned, that public reprimand is imminent - though it has been a very long time in coming.

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Princess Eugenie says one-month-old son August is the 'best present' she could wish

Princess Eugenie has shared another glimpse of her adorable one-month-old son August in a family Instagram picture with Jack Brooksbank as she thanked well-wishers after her 31st birthday.

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Princess Anne tours a bin lorry depot in Cambridge

Princess Anne, 70, visited the home of the Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service today - just hours after her daughter Zara Tindall announced the arrival of her baby boy.

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Coronavirus UK: Daily cases fall 3% week-on-week to 5,605 while death toll falls to 98

The Department of Health figures show that cases remain low and level despite millions of people getting tested for the virus, suggesting keeping schools open will be safe.

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Furious neighbour of QC, 49, whose dog killed Freddie the Hammersmith seal says she should be fined

A neighbour of Rebecca Sabben-Clare QC, 49, whose dog fatally savaged Freddie the seal in Hammersmith, west London, today branded the barrister a 'f****** idiot' for having the dog off lead.

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Pakistan’s desire for peace must not be taken as weakness: President

  Addressing the Pakistan Day parade ceremony, President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi stated that Pakistan desires to put forward a message of goodwill and peace to regional countries for common prosperity. He stressed that this message of peace should not be mistaken for Pakistan’s weakness. “In case of any misadventure, Pakistan is capable of […]

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Pakistan Day military parade underway in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan day military parade, which was earlier rescheduled due to bad weather on March 23, has commenced in Islamabad starting with the performance of band from Army School of Music. The armed forces from three contingents and other security forces displayed the traditional march whereas fighter jets presented fly past led by Air Chief […]

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Eton plans to build 3,000 homes on 500-acre plot of countryside

Eton College has been accused of 'greed and hypocrisy' over controversial plans to sell off land it owns in the East Sussex countryside to make way for 3,000 homes.

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Exercise and socialising with friends can lift depression for dementia patients, new study shows

The University of Toronto study, published in the British Medical Journal, adds to mounting evidence that social prescribing is more effective than drugs at treating a range of conditions.

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Ministers 'plan to strengthen employee rights on working from home'

The Government is said to be preparing to bolster the right of employees to work from home with a public consultation on the issue due to launch later this year.

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Police issue CCTV of suspect in three northeast London sex attacks on girls aged 12 and 15

Scotland Yard are looking to talk to this man in connection with three sexually motivated incidents involving two young girls aged 12 and 15 as well as a woman in her 20s in north London.

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American boyfriend of missing Sarm Heslop refuses to discuss his girlfriend's disappearance

Ryan Bane refused to discuss his girlfriend Sarm Heslop's disappearance today as DailyMail.com confronted him on a secluded beach in the US Virgin Islands.

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Couple jailed 26 years for role in 'Deliveroo-style' chemsex drugs ring

Suellen Miguez, 36, and Diego Arruda-Reis, 35, rented out properties through Airbnb to store drugs for just a few days at a time to avoid detection.

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today, 25th March 2021

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 25 March 2021 is being sold for Rs. 91220 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 106400 per tola in Pakistan today. Gold Rate In Pakistan Today Karachi is the main hub of the gold market, in Pakistan, Karachi is leading for the gold price, every […]

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World's biggest canvas painting, the 17,000 sq ft 'Journey of Humanity', sells for $62million

Andre Abdoune, a French national residing in Dubai - one of the seven emirates that make up the UAE - bought all 70 segments on Tuesday at an auction in Dubai's five-star hotel, Atlantis, The Palm.

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Ex-Manchester United football star Ronnie Wallwork broke man's eye socket

Ronnie Wallwork punched Alan Mulholland in the face at the Jam Works bar in Droylsden after accusing him of making derogatory remarks about his footwear.

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Coronavirus: NHS drops gender question from vaccine booking so as not to distress trans people

There was 'no clinical need' for the gender question and people could be identified and have their medical records linked in other ways, said the NHS worker who helped change the system.

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Sanjrani asks private sector to play lead role in promoting economy

Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani has said that the business community was driving the economic growth of the country and assured that he would extend his full cooperation and support in resolving the key issues of business sector to facilitate them for promoting trade and industrial activities. He said this while exchanging views with a delegation […]

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Chinese giant to establish plant in Allama Iqbal SEZ

Zhengbang Agriculture Pakistan Private Limited (ZHENGBANG) has planned to invest Rs. 700 million to establish an agrichemical plant in the Allama Iqbal Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Faisalabad, Zhang Shilu, General Manager of ZHENGBANG told Gwadar Pro. Due to the focus on the agriculture sector under the second phase of CPEC, the friendly business environment and […]

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In Southeast Asian internet battle, Sea’s rise sends rivals scrambling

In front of an open-air Jakarta restaurant, delivery drivers clad in the orange colours of Southeast Asia tech group Sea Ltd wait for orders next to the green-jacketed riders of market leaders Gojek and Grab, in what has become the latest battleground for tech supremacy in Southeast Asia. The humble noodles eatery signed up for […]

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Asia to dictate global LNG prices in coming decades: Shell

Global demand for liquefied natural gas will grow to 700 million tons annually by 2040 from 360 million tons last year, Shell said in its LNG Outlook 2021, adding as much as 75 percent of this demand growth will come from Asia. Asian economies have been a key market for liquefied natural gas for years […]

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Investors seek out ‘back to the future’ trades to beat inflation as bond yields rise

Widespread expectations of a coming U.S. economic boom are forcing bond fund managers to dust off their playbooks to combat a nemesis they have not had to worry about for more than a decade: inflation. The tepid recovery from the Great Financial Crisis elongated the long bull market in bonds reaching back to the early […]

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Pakistan’s initiative against hunger to uplift low-income families, boost social protection

Aftab Khan, 46, has been selling mobile phone accessories near a bus stand in Rawalpindi city for almost a decade. Originally from Pakistan’s northwest Swabi district, Khan said he makes some 1,000-1,200 rupees a day and sends most of the earnings back to his six-member family in Swabi. “I would hardly make ends meet with […]

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Asad directs allocation of additional PSDP funds for fast-moving projects

Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Tuesday directed the Planning Commission to allocate additional funds out of the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2020-21 to fast-moving projects to facilitate their early completion. “For this purpose the Planning Division should encourage and facilitate re-appropriations to and from different projects,” he said while chairing […]

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APBF to launch ‘Hungary-Pakistan Trade & Economic Window’ on Thursday

The All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) Tuesday announced to launch the ‘Hungary-Pakistan Trade & Economic Window’ (HPTEW) in collaboration with the Hungarian Export Promotion Agency (HEPA) on 25th March 2021 (Thursday). Pakistan Finance Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó will jointly conduct the virtual ribbon cutting of […]

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Cottage business housing concept to be introduced in Punjab: CM

President Dera Ghazi Khan Chamber of Commerce & Industry Kh. Jalaluddin Roomi called on Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar at his office and discussed the promotion of the industrial sector in DG Khan and other parts of south Punjab. He also briefed the CM about the establishment of almonries in Koh-e-Suleman areas adjoining the […]

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Sindh directs coal mining firms to get their miners registered

An important meeting was held under the chairmanship of Sindh Energy Minister Imtiaz Ahmed Sheikh at the office of the Energy Department to review measures for the safety and welfare of miners working in Sindh. Briefing the Sindh Energy Minister in the meeting, it was informed that a total of 285 companies are operating in […]

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India win ODI series opener after Krishna and Thakur derail England

PUNE: Debutant Prasidh Krishna and fellow seamer Shardul Thakur combined to derail England’s chase and bowl India to a 66-run victory in the one-day series opener in Pune on Tuesday. Shikhar Dhawan made 98 but it was the blistering unbroken century-plus partnership between KL Rahul and debutant Krunal Pandya which helped India to a strong […]

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Latham ton secures New Zealand’s series-clinching win

WELLINGTON: Skipper Tom Latham led from the front with an unbeaten century as New Zealand beat Bangladesh by five wickets in the second one-dayer on Tuesday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Half-centuries from Tamim Iqbal and Mohammad Mithun had powered Bangladesh to 271-6 after being put into bat at Christchurch’s […]

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Sharjeel Khan religiously following fitness plan given by PCB

LAHORE: Pakistan opener Sharjeel Khan has said that he is religiously following the fitness plan given by the team management. While speaking in a virtual press conference on Tuesday, the left-hander opener said his match fitness was up to the mark as he played the entire domestic season. “There is no major issue regarding my […]

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Former England forward Worthington dies aged 72

LONDON: Former England forward Frank Worthington, one of the most colourful players of his generation, died aged 72 following a long illness, his family said on Tuesday. Worthington played for more than 20 clubs from 1966 to 1991, including Huddersfield Town, Leicester City, Bolton Wanderers and Birmingham City. He scored 266 goals in 882 games […]

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Kashmir Premier League draft set to take place on April 2

KARACHI: The draft of the inaugural season of Kashmir Premier League (KPL) is set to take place on April 2. While speaking on a local news channel, the President of KPL, Arif Malik, revealed how he came up with the idea to launch a cricket league in Kashmir. “We basically initiated this idea in the […]

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Sport floating on sea of high-carbon sponsorship

LONDON: Sport is ‘floating on a sea of high-carbon sponsorship’ with soccer top of the league for deals with car makers, airlines and fossil fuel companies, according to a study published this week. Despite sports federations and clubs pledging action on mitigating climate change, the report entitled Sweat Not Oil identifies 250 prominent partnerships with […]

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Wicketkeeper Haris looking forward to become Pakistan’s best

ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s young wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Haris is aiming to become Pakistan’s ‘Mr 360 degrees’. He displayed his wide range of shots during his maiden List A century against Balochistan in the 2021 Pakistan Cup, earlier this year. The promising wicketkeeper has risen in the ranks, based solely on merit, and shown his prowess with […]

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Lakmal takes five wickets but West Indies in control of first Test

ANTIGUA: Sri Lanka seamer Suranga Lakmal took five wickets to rip through the West Indies middle order but a fightback from all-rounder Rahkeem Cornwall kept the hosts in the driving seat after the second day of the first Test in North Sound, Antigua, on Monday. West Indies went to the close on 268 for eight, […]

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Mick Schumacher ready to emulate ‘idol’ father at Formula One 2021

LONDON: Mick Schumacher starts his Formula One career this weekend in Bahrain as a rookie like no other. As the son of the man who until last year was the most successful grand prix driver of all time, the 22-year-old’s path to the top of the sport has long seemed pre-ordained. And as Michael Schumacher’s […]

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Tajikistan in the spotlight as Asian World Cup qualifiers return

HONG KONG: Dushanbe’s Central Republican Stadium will be the unlikely focal point for Asian football on Thursday as the region’s qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup finals relaunch after almost 18 months of stasis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosts Tajikistan face Mongolia in the Group F clash, the first World Cup preliminary held on […]

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Momal talks about Shahroz Sabzwari and Syra Yousaf’s divorce

Momal Sheikh is a stunning Pakistani actress and a producer who is in the industry for a long time. She is the daughter of legendary actor Javed Sheikh. Momal talking about Shahroz Sabzwari and Saira Yousaf’s separation, she mentioned, “The way Shahroz and Saira handled all the criticism was the best thing and that’s the […]

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First-ever transgender tailor shop inaugurated in Karachi

A first-ever tailor shop run exclusively by transgender people has been inaugurated in Karachi’s Saddar area. “Trans Pride Society proudly announces the inauguration of the Trans Pride Tailor Shop,” it read on the society’s Instagram. “It is the first commercial tailor shop in Karachi run by members of the transgender community.” Nisha Rao, who runs […]

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Kangana bags National Film Award for ‘Manikarnika’ and ‘Panga’

The 67th National Film Awards were announced in New Delhi on Monday. The ceremony will bestow honours on films and artistes for the year 2019. The awards were initially going to be held in May 2020 but were delayed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic. Actress Kangana Ranaut was adjudged the Best Actress in a […]

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Priyanka Chopra trolled for saying her father sang in a mosque

Memes on Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra’s remarks about how she was aware of Islam while growing up have topped Twitter trends. “I was aware of Christianity because I grew up in convent school,” Priyanka said in her upcoming interview with US talk show host Oprah Winfrey. “My dad used to sing in a mosque and […]

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Did you know Zoheb Hassan’s daughter sings too?

Like father, like daughter? Zoheb Hassan has shared a video of his daughter Amelia singing, and it’s blissful! It’s her own composition, sung to a slow piano melody. Zoheb in his last post Insta shared a throwback picture, and said that Disco Dewaane, a pop album produced by him and the late Nazia Hassan, was […]

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Dominant New Zealand look to seal series against Bangladesh

CHRISTCHURCH: After blowing away Bangladesh in the first ODI in Dunedin, New Zealand can press forward to pick up the series win in Christchurch. It is the first men’s day-night match at the Hagley Oval, which has often presented a rock-hard pitch that has traditionally aided fast bowling and confident strokeplay. New Zealand were superior […]

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CDNS obtains Rs 35 billion investment from new schemes

Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has received Rs 35 billion by March 20 through recently launched investments schemes from registered Premium Prize Bonds of Rs 40,000 and Rs 25000 introduced by the institution. New registered Premium Prize Bonds of Rs 40,000 and Rs 25000 were registered by State Bank of Pakistan and en-cashed only […]

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Exports increase by 8.74% to Rs 2.651 trillion in 8 months

The exports from Pakistan in rupee term increased by 8.74 percent during the first eight months of the current fiscal year as compared to corresponding period of last year, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported. The exports during July-February (2020-21) were recorded at Rs 2,651,474 million as against Rs. 2,438,365 million during July-February (2019-20), showing […]

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Ministry calls for empowerment of women through e-businesses

Ministry of Commerce has organized a two-day capacity building workshop on women economic empowerment through the execution of e-commerce policy and also promoting e-businesses in the country. The purpose of the workshop was to work on framework keeping in view the nine pillars of the e-commerce policy, said a press release issued by Ministry of […]

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Number of domestic mobile payment users in Pakistan increases rapidly

In the wake of coronavirus epidemic, the number of domestic mobile payment users in Pakistan has increased rapidly, says a report published by Gwadar Pro on Monday. Quoting Wang Yu, Senior Director of Risk Control Department of a Chinese financial services giant UnionPay, the report stated that mobile payment is not taking place at a […]

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Dollar dominates as hedge funds cut shorts on Treasury yield rise

The US dollar held near a four-month high on Monday as rising US Treasury yields fuelled demand for the greenback and prompted hedge funds to cut bearish positions. Turkey’s shock weekend decision to replace its hawkish central bank governor also supported the dollar’s safe-haven appeal. Markets have been slow to catch on to the rising […]

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Oil slips as European lockdowns dim demand recovery hopes

Oil prices resumed their decline on Monday, falling on renewed concerns that European coronavirus lockdowns could slow any recovery in demand for fuel products. Brent crude was down 24 cents, or 0.4%, at $64.29 a barrel by 0945 GMT. US oil was off by 32 cents, or 0.5%, at $61.10. Both contracts fell by more […]

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Rs 479bn released for social sector uplift projects

The Federal Government has released Rs. 479.24 billion out of total allocation of Rs 650 billion for various ongoing and new social sector uplift projects till date under its Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2020-21. The released funds include Rs. 310.8 billion for federal ministries, Rs.137.8 billion for corporations, Rs. 29.3 billion for special areas, […]

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Slot of opposition leader in Upper House will go to PML-N: JUI-F

A day after Maryam Nawaz said that the leader of the opposition in Senate would be from her party, the Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) on Monday stated that the slot would go to the PML-N as per the PDM’s decision. “It is not appropriate to report that Fazlur Rehman has suggested the name of Yousaf Raza […]

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Cities with 8% positivity to face extra restrictions

The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) and all the federating units including that of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit Baltistan (GB) will implement high impact interventions in cities with over eight percent positivity ratio during the rising third wave of the pandemic till April 11. The NCOC morning session held under the […]

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Maryam won’t be allowed to create chaos during NAB appearance: govt

Senator Shibli Faraz Monday castigated PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz for hurling threats to create a law and order situation through her ‘party goons’ during her upcoming appearance before the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in Lahore on March 26. Referring to the abusive language used by Maryam Nawaz at the party’s youth convention, he reiterated […]

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Back to square one

By the look of things, the IMF is back with policies that will either make or break the economy. Earlier this month, the finance ministry was going on a spree over success at salvaging a $6 billion deal. After all, the third tranche of the loan secured to cope with cosmic account deficits was lying […]

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Speeches of Nawaz, Zardari and PDM

Asif Zardari has demanded Nawaz Sharif to return to the country if he wants to have a decisive battle against the PTI lead government, come what may. In response to this demand Maryam Nawaz has said that if PML-N supremo returns at this stage his life would be in danger. Other than PPP rest of […]

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Management by exception

The US President Joe Biden Has said that it would be tough to meet the deadline to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan by May 1, as agreed with Taliban in a deal secured under Donald Trump. The Taliban have struck to a promise not to attack the United States or other foreign troops since the […]

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Pandemic is not over, please!

Out in the streets of Islamabad, Lahore, Multan, and Karachi, the Pandemic is over because entire population of Pakistan has successfully received two shots of Pfizer vaccine and there is absolutely no risk of getting this deadly infection again. Life has returned to normal and Pakistan has been declared as a COVID-19 free country by […]

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What matters is how good you are, not how bad they were

Punjabis have a unique way of expressing. It can be fairly annoying at times. I will share a personal anecdote. Somebody owes me a serious amount of money in Canada. He always portrayed himself as “younger brother” who loved me to bits, full Punjabi style. One day I sat him down and asked him when […]

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Analyzing the Indian Strategy in Afghanistan

India since Nehru’s time has been trying to put itself on the path of a major player in the region on one hand and attain a global position on the other. Besides China, Pakistan is a state which challenges India in many ways that irk the former to a large extent. As a rising power, […]

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Harding wins Kenya Open to claim second European Tour title

KENYA: South Africa’s Justin Harding produced a flawless final round of five-under-par 66 at the Kenya Open on Sunday to seal a two-shot victory over Kurt Kitayama and his second European Tour title. Overnight leader Harding, whose maiden tour win came two years ago at the Qatar Masters, maintained his composure amid a steady challenge […]

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today, 22nd March 2021

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 22 March 2021 is being sold for Rs. 91220 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 106400 per tola in Pakistan today. Gold Rate In Pakistan Today Karachi is the main hub of the gold market, in Pakistan, Karachi is leading for the gold price, every […]

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Manchester City late shows books place in FA Cup semifinals

LONDON: Manchester City’s quest for an unprecedented quadruple of trophies remains intact after seeing off Everton 2-0 to reach the FA Cup semi-finals on Saturday as Southampton also booked their place in the last four. City were far from their flowing best at Goodison Park, but goals in the final six minutes from Ilkay Gundogan […]

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Production of commercial vehicles up by 20.01% in last seven months

The production of light commercial vehicles (LCVs) has witnessed 20.01 percent increase during the seven months of the financial year 2020-21 against the output of the same period of last fiscal year. As many as 10,417 LCVs were manufactured during July-January (2020-21) as compared to the production of 8,680 units during July-January (2019-20), showing growth […]

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China crackdown cuts Big Tech down to size

Tighter regulations, billions in lost overseas share value and government pledges to get even tougher — Chinese tech giants are reeling under what looks like a sustained Big Brother assault on innovation and enterprise. But there’s a reason why the escalating crackdown is largely drawing shrugs from Chinese consumers: it is widely seen as necessary. […]

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G7 agrees to back expansion of IMF financial firepower

The world’s seven largest advanced economies have agreed to support the first expansion of the International Monetary Fund’s reserves since 2009, a step meant to help developing countries cope with the coronavirus pandemic, Britain said on Friday. Britain – which is chairing the Group of Seven (G7) this year – said G7 finance ministers had […]

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Saudi Aramco CEO expects higher oil demand in 2021

Saudi Aramco’s Chief Executive expects rising oil demand in 2021, he said on Sunday, citing Chinese demand approaching pre-pandemic levels while vaccines help other economies to open up. “We are pleased that there are signs of a recovery,” Amin Nasser told said at an earnings briefing from the Saudi oil giant. “We expect this to […]

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Congested ports and supply chain woes hit US factories and stores

The cold snap that gripped the United States in February not only caused chaos in Texas and the southwest, it also triggered a shortage in plastics that has disrupted a supply chain already under strain from a lack of microchips and growing congestion at ports as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. So factories have […]

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Pakistan’s economy lacks competitiveness in absence of productivity, efficacy: NPO

Chief Executive Officer of National Productivity Organization (NPO) Alamgir Chaudhry on Sunday said that Pakistan’s economy lags behind in major potential sectors owing to the absence of productivity and efficacy in system to achieve competitiveness. “The local industrial sector is lacking the efficiency in its value chain through technology efficiency, productivity, innovation; managerial productivity and […]

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IRSA releases 66,900 cusecs water from rim stations

Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Sunday released 66,900 cusecs water from various rim stations with inflow of 62,300 cusecs. According to the data released by IRSA, water level in the Indus River at Tarbela Dam was 1408.41 feet, which was 24.41 feet higher than its dead level 1386 feet. Water inflow and outflow in […]

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OGRA warns of stern action against LPG sector profiteers

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has warned of stern action against those found involved in overcharging and less filling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders, terming the act “an offence.” OGRA spokesman in a press statement advised the LPG consumers to check the quantity of the commodity considering “total weight of filled cylinder […]

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NTC earns record Rs 578m profit in FY 2019-20

The National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) has earned a record profit of Rs 578 million during the financial year 2019-20 despite the economic slowdown due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. “The NTC is probably one of the few Federal Organizations which has recovered from a loss-making entity to a profitable organization. NTC has earned a record […]

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860 MW wind, solar projects to go operational this year

As many as 16 wind and solar power projects with a cumulative capacity of 860 MW have successfully achieve Financial Closing which will expected to be fully operationalized by 2021. Official sources told APP here that in compliance of the CCOE’s decision, Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) has actively been facilitating the Alternative Renewable Energy […]

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Sir Ian McKellen’s return as Hamlet set for June opening

Sir Ian McKellen’s long-anticipated return to the role of Hamlet has been set for June. The theatre veteran, 81, first played the Prince of Denmark in the Shakespeare tragedy 50 years ago. It was first announced he would return to the role in an “age-blind interpretation” last year and it has now been confirmed the […]

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Sebastian Stan on ‘evolved and intense’ stunts in Falcon And The Winter Soldier

Sebastian Stan has said the stunts on the new Marvel show The Falcon And The Winter Soldier were “even more evolved and intense” than they are on the big screen. The actor reprises his role as Bucky Barnes for the spin-off series alongside Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson. It is the second Marvel series to […]

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Kate Beckinsale remembers late dad Richard 42 years after his death

Kate Beckinsale has penned a moving tribute to her dad Richard Beckinsale 42 years after his death, saying she was “never the same again”. The Porridge and Rising Damp actor died of a heart attack in 1979 at the age of 31. Kate – who was just five at the time – marked the day […]

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PDM a story of the past; no more a concern for government: Shibli

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Sunday declared Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) a story of the past and said the alliance is actually led by politically immature and juvenile leaders. “PDM leaders were fighting for their personal interests rather than for the people,” he told a press conference here. The minister said that […]

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PML-N sticks to its stance over opp leader in Senate

Maryam Nawaz Sunday said that the leader of the opposition in Senate would be from the PML-N and that this was a ‘principled decision’ which had already been agreed upon by the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) leadership, with no room for any change to this decision. Addressing a press conference in Lahore along with Jamiat […]

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Cash Strapped PIA Fails to Pay VSS, Medical Dues

Regardless of tall claims made Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Arshad Malik to revive Pakistan International Airline (PIA), there is no end to the woes of the national flag carrier. Once considered the pride of the nation, the airline has been plummeting into the deeper crisis with each passing month and has virtually been brought to […]

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Pakistan tightens curbs as 44 more lose lives to Covid

As the country tightened restrictions to curb the spread of coronavirus, 44 more people lost lives due to the disease across country on Sunday, taking the overall death toll to 13,843. The latest statistics of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) showed the Covid-19 claimed 44 more lives and 3,677 fresh infections were reported […]

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‘Homework complete’ to get Pakistan off FATF grey list

Federal Minister of Industries and Production Hammad Azhar said Sunday the homework to get Pakistan off the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list has been ‘completed’. Speaking to the media here, Hammad Azhar said Pakistan was put on the grey list because of the previous governments but the PTI regime will soon be able […]

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Pakistan, India foreign ministers likely to meet in Dushanbe

India PakistanForeign Ministers of Pakistan and India are likely to meet on the sidelines of the ‘Heart of Asia’ Conference in Tajikistan’s capital Dushanbe, Indian media outlets reported Sunday. The conference is part of the Istanbul Process – which is a regional initiative on security and cooperation for a stable and peaceful Afghanistan. It was […]

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Pakistan ranked 105 in world happiness report

The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network has released the World Happiness Report 2021 and Pakistan has been ranked at 105 out of 149 countries in the list. Finland has been ranked as the world’s happiest country for the fourth consecutive year followed by Iceland, Denmark, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Germany and Norway. Pakistan has been […]

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today, 21st March 2021

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 21 March 2021 is being sold for Rs. 91220 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 106400 per tola in Pakistan today. Gold Rate In Pakistan Today Karachi is the main hub of the gold market, in Pakistan, Karachi is leading for the gold price, every […]

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PM, wife catch Covid as positivity ratio hits 10%

Prime Minister Imran Khan tested positive for Covid-19 on Saturday, two days after receiving his first vaccine dose. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services Dr Faisal Sultan said Imran Khan is ‘in good health’ with a mild cough and fever and was self-isolating at home, adding that the 68-year-old premier had […]

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Another cabinet shakeup on the cards

Fate and politics work in strange ways indeed. Just as informed Islamabad circles braced themselves for a ‘bloody’ cabinet reshuffle in the coming days, with many prominent members reportedly biting the dust, Prime Minister Imran Khan was diagnosed as Covid-positive and forced to go into quarantine. Apparently, the inevitable may have been delayed by a […]

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ATC awards death sentence to both accused in motorway gang-rape case

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Saturday convicted Abid Malhi and Shafqat Ali, prime accused and co-accused, in the motorway gang-rape case after charges were proved against them. The court handed down death sentence to both the accused under Section 376 of Pakistan Penal Code (PPC). The court awarded life imprisonment to both accused under Section […]

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Treason case registered against PML-N MNA for ‘defaming’ state institutions

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) MNA Mian Javed Latif has been booked under a treason case over his ‘anti-state’ speech, a private TV channel reported on Saturday. The case has been registered at the Township Police Station Lahore over the complaint of a citizen named Jameel Saleem. According to the first information report (FIR), Javed Latif […]

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ECP summons ex-PM Gilani, son on 22nd

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has summoned Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Senator Yousaf Raza Gilani and his son Ali Haider Gilani on March 22 in connection with a disqualification plea filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). In their petition titled Farrukh Habib and others vs Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani and Syed Ali Haider Gilani, the […]

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Political parties intensify campaign for NA-249 by-poll

As political maneuvering gains momentum for by-election in NA-249, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) delegation on Saturday visited Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) Bahadurabad office to discuss joint strategy for the election. The PTI delegation was headed by MPA Khurrum Sher Zaman while Member Provincial Assembly Sindh and Deputy Convener Kanwar Naveed Jameel headed the delegation of […]

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Piers Morgan is set to be replaced by 'safest option' Ben Shephard

Ben Shephard has been chosen to replace Piers Morgan as co-presenter of Good Morning Britain, The Mail on Sunday understands.

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SARAH VINE: Making misogyny a hate crime would be so self-defeating

SARAH VINE: It derives from a deep-seated sense of fear and insecurity. They are essentially inadequate, and so they self-aggrandise by demeaning others.

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AJ Pritchard's girlfriend Abbie Quinnen suffers third-degree burns after wine bottle exploded

The dancer, 23, was filming a video with her Strictly star beau, 26, when the accident happened on January 19 and was driven to Ealing Hospital in London by his brother Curtis.

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'People are walking out if they can't get the Pzifer jab'

After 13 European countries halted use of the AztraZeneca vaccine amid claims it caused a rare type of fatal blood clot, EU regulators have investigated and declared it 'safe and effective'.

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How dare you call us frail

Since 2017, medical records of all patients over the age of 65 have been automatically scanned by a computer program called the Electronic Frailty Index.

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The Queen's sister accused Royals of ignoring her mental anguish - years before Diana and Meghan

The Royal Family lived in a world where illness was dealt with by going for a long walk - and mental illness was ignored. The Queen's approach to her sister's sickness was brisk and no-nonsense.

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Govt may cancel March 23 parade amid rising Covid-19 cases

The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on Saturday decided to call a session on tomorrow to decide holding of Pakistan Day parade amid rising coronavirus cases across country in general and in federal capital in particular. The forum will discuss either to cancel the main parade of Pakistan Day or hold a limited event […]

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NAB taking action against the ‘untouchable’: chairman

NAB Chairman Justice (r) Javed Iqbal has said the watchdog is taking action against those who were untouchable in the past. “NAB and Pakistan can co-exist, however, corruption and Pakistan cannot,” he said, adding that some people are hiding behind their cases of alleged corruption, money laundering, assets beyond known sources of income and misuse […]

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Five years on, former PM remembers bombings that changed Belgium

It has been five years since Islamist bombers slaughtered 32 people in the Belgian capital Brussels, in an attack then prime minister Charles Michel says changed the country forever. In an AFP interview, Michel — now the president of the European Council and host of EU summits in the city — said he was still […]

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How Finland embraced being ‘world’s happiest nation’

Once notorious for its bland food and long, harsh winters, Finland’s repeated success in the annual happiness rankings has helped transform the country’s global reputation, boosting tourism and business. The UN-sponsored World Happiness Report elicited some raised eyebrows when it first placed Finland at the top of its listings in 2018: many of the Nordic […]

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Govt taking steps to deal with Covid-19 3rd wave: Shibli

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader, Senator Shibli Faraz has appealed to the people to strictly comply with Covid related standard operating procedures (SOPs). In a tweet on Saturday, Shibli Faraz said that the government is taking effective steps to deal with the third wave of Covid-19. Shibli Faraz said the entire nation prays for the early recovery […]

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Foreign envoys wish PM well after Covid infection

The foreign envoys on Saturday wished Prime Minister Imran Khan a speedy recovery after the 68-year-old tested positive for Covid-19 and self-isolated himself at home.Taking to Twitter, Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong said: “My best wishes for speedy and complete recovery of Prime Minister of Pakistan @ImranKhanPTI. “The French Embassy tweeted: “We wish PM Imran Khan […]

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Supreme leader ushers in Iranian new year with message of hope

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei named the Iranian new year that of “production, support and removal of barriers” in a live televised speech broadcast on Saturday. “There is good ground for a production leap,” Khamenei said, adding that the government needed to get rid of any legal obstacles to production and growth. The Iranian […]

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UN official: Myanmar people want UN sanctions, peacekeepers

The people of Myanmar have huge expectations from the United Nations and the international community following the Feb. 1 coup, with many calling for sanctions and some urging the UN to send peacekeepers to stop the killings of peaceful protesters seeking a return to democracy, the top UN official in the country said Friday. Acting […]

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Afghan president appoints 2 ministers, angers ruling partner

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has made two key Cabinet changes, evoking a strong response Saturday from powerful governing partner Abdullah Abdullah amid increasing pressure from the US to reach a peace agreement with the Taliban. In May 2020, Ghani and political rival Abdullah signed a power-sharing agreement, two months after both declared themselves the winner […]

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Rohit, Kohli and Kumar star as India seal T20I series against England

AHMEDABAD: Rohit Sharma’s sensational 64, Virat Kohli’s well-crafted 80 and Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s miserly spell in a high scoring match helped India beat England by 36 runs in the final T20I at Motera and seal the series 3-2 on Saturday. Put in to bat, India powered to a massive 224 for 2, their best ever total […]

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Mikaal Zulfiqar opens up about divorce and future plans

Actor and entrepreneur Mikaal Zulfiqar has been divorced for about four years now and in a recent appearance on a morning show the actor touched upon the topic and whether he has plans to settle down again. Appearing on ‘Good Morning Pakistan’ with Nida Yasir, the ‘Khwaab Nagar Ki Shehzadi’ actor was asked about his […]

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Aima and Shahbaz Shigri are officially engaged!

It’s official: Shahbaz Shigri has finally put a ring on Aima Baig, making their engagement official! Aima confirmed the news in a simple Instagram post that featured the songstress showing off her stunning ring. The otherwise heavily cheesy couple chose to keep the announcement minimal. Aima and Shahbaz have continuously made headlines with their romance […]

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