Glowing tributes paid to renowned Kashmiri intellectual Shaikh Tajammul-ul-Islam

ISLAMABAD: Distinguished intellectuals, journalists and Kashmiri activists assembled here at a Condolence Reference and paid glowing tributes to renowned intellectual and Kashmir freedom movement stalwart, late Shaikh Tajammul-ul-Islam for his valuable and matchless services to Kashmir cause. The reference was organized by a group of Kashmiri Journalists at the National Press Club (NPC) and was […]

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COVID declines while dengue rises in Karachi

KARACHI: The dengue mosquito has bitten into and infected 11 more Karachiites in the 24-hour-period. Whereas, Sindh-wide infections stand at 28. The health department of Sindh has released September figures of the mosquito-borne virus cases. It noted that the infections till September 30 stand at 536. In the past 24-hour cut-off period, Matiari trailed Karachi […]

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Harriet Harman calls for under-fire Met chief to RESIGN

Miss Harman tweeted today: 'Women's confidence in police will have been shattered. Urgent action needed. Met Commissioner must resign.'

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Furious Cornwall residents demand county's second home owners PAY BACK £100m Covid relief grants

At a meeting of Cornwall Council yesterday (Thursday), it was revealed almost 62% of business support claimed by second home-owners went to landlords living outside the county

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Trans athletes DO retain an advantage in sport say UK sports councils

A report from UK Sport, Sport England, Sport Wales, Sport Scotland and Sport Northern Ireland says testosterone suppression doesn't remove advantages of trans women.

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Petrol is 'diverted away from online retailers to garages and service stations'

Tankers intended for business fleets have been ordered by Government officials to go to garages and service stations instead, it emerged today.

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Mum, 26, lucky to be alive after drink spiked left her vomiting blood and having seizure

Danielle Holmes, 26, believes she was spiked after visiting her local haunt in her hometown of Wetherby, West Yorkshire, when the night spiralled out of control and she was rushed to hospital.

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Women cricket training camp to be held from Oct 5

ISLAMABAD: A total of eighteen national women players would feature in the 16-day training camp to prepare the side for the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier, to take place in Zimbabwe from November 21 to December 5. The camp would be held from October 5 to 20 at the Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre, National […]

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Dubai Expo 2020 launches official visitor and business app

Expo 2020 Dubai has launched its official visitor app and a business-focused app. This will ensure that millions of visitors can make the most of the 182 visually striking and emotionally inspiring days of Expo. The official Expo 2020 app allows users to tailor their visit to Expo, matching individual interests to create a personal […]

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British diplomat, Karachi Commissioner neatens city’s Clifton beach

KARACHI: On Thursday, Christian Turner, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, together with Commissioner Karachi Navid Ahmed Shaikh and others went out to neaten the city’s Clifton beach to celebrate world Maritime Day. “Our oceans are the lifeblood of our planet but we often don’t see how they are polluted. (With shoes!),” the diplomat wrote in a […]

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K-Electric admits it overbilled consumers up to 34 days

ISLAMABAD: K-Electric has admitted to overbilling its consumers for up to 34 days. A number of power companies had billed their customers for more than the allowed 31 days in one month. It happened on more than one occasion since January 2021. It was also confirmed in a probe conducted by the Power Information Technology […]

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A former grade-20 officer of Balochistan govt abducted in Karachi

  KARACHI: On Thursday, a former Commissioner Relief and Director General Provincial Disaster Management Authority of Balochistan government was abducted in Karachi, Daily Times reported. He was kidnapped from Karachi’s Tipu Sultan police station jurisdiction. Imranullah, a son of Mohammad Aslam Tareen, has registered an FIR in the police station against the  kidnapping of his […]

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Balochistan govt completes 22 dams projects

ISLAMABAD: Balochistan government has completed 22 dams project and feasibility studies of 9 dams to irrigate thousands of acres land in the province. According to an official source, these dams would reduce water scarcity and improve ground level water in respective areas. The provincial government has also planned to construct 49 new dams with estimated […]

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Terrorism major threat to Pakistan’s stability: Dr Moeed

ISLAMABAD: National Security Adviser (NSA) Dr. Moeed Yusuf on Thursday said terrorism was a major threat to Pakistan’s stability, as Post-9/11 policies in Afghanistan had led to terrorism in the country. The NSA was addressing the special session of the Islamabad Security Dialogue held here at NUST University on the situation in Afghanistan, said a […]

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PM Imran Khan pledges to accelerate CPEC related projects

ISLAMABAD: On Thursday, while addressing a ceremony in Islamabad in connection with the inauguration of Matiari to Lahore 600 KV transmission line, Prime Minister Imran Khan said that we need to speed up the pace of work on projects being executed under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Imran Khan maintained that the world heavily suffered […]

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WhatsApp launches a new privacy feature

On Wednesday, Facebook-owned messaging service WhatsApp launched a new privacy feature to make it possible to hide last seen from specific contacts. WhatsApp announced this news on its official Twitter handle. The messaging portal wrote: “Settings > Account > Privacy > Last Seen > Nobody.” Settings > Account > Privacy > Last Seen > Nobody […]

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Journalists’ harassment: SC orders FIA and AGs to submit reports

On the incidents of torture and harassment of journalists during the past year, the Supreme Court has ordered the provincial advocate generals and FIA to submit reports. On Thursday the apex court released the written order of its hearing of Sept 13 suo motu notice of the journalists’ harassment case.   The Federal Investigation Agency DG, Pemra chairman, […]

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PM directs provincial govts to resolve issues of farmers on priority

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to resolve issues of farmers on priority basis by allotting a special category for them on Pakistan Citizens Portal. On the instructions of the Prime Minister, special directions were issued by the Prime Minister Delivery Unit, through a letter, to the provincial governments for resolution of problems of farmers. […]

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TTP commander killed by armed forces in Tank

RAWALPINDI: On Thursday, armed forces carried out an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Tank, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. During the operation, a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander was killed. “TTP terrorist commander Khawaza din alias Sher Khan got killed,” said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), adding that weapons and ammunition were confiscated from the terrorists as well. “During the […]

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Farrukh grieves over martyrdom of Army Captain in Tank operation

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Thursday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of Pakistan Army Captain Sikandar in an operation against terrorists in Tank. In a statement, he said that armed forces and security forces were committed to eliminate the TTP remnants completely and every sacrifice would […]

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Purple reign! Kate Middleton dons a vibrant magenta pant suit as she joins Prince William

Kate was all smiles today as she held a tarantula named 'Charlotte' during a trip to Ulster University's Magee Campus' petting zoo with Prince William during their whirlwind Northern Ireland visit.

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Sarah Everard murder: Protesters gather outside Old Bailey as Wayne Couzens is sentenced

Demonstrators held signs outside the Old Bailey in London today saying 'no justice no peace'; 'abolish the police'; 'Met Police - blood on your hands' and 'we will not be silenced - no more police powers'.

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Dominic Cummings calls for No10 successor Dan Rosenfield to be SACKED for attending Bond premiere

Dan Rosenfield, who replaced the fired Mr Cummings in Downing Street last year, was at the Royal Albert Hall last night for the UK unveiling of No Time To Die.

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Lorraine Kelly urges Katie Price to 'get help' and use car crash as a wake up

Ahead of Katie's court appearance, Lorraine was seen speaking to Good Morning Britain's Nick Dixon, as he spoke from the scene of the accident in West Sussex

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Mother, 29, trashes ex boyfriend's home in drunken rampage causing £2,000 worth of damage

Lauren Blaney, 29, was seen smashing a window at the address of her ex, James Campbell, 48, at a ground floor flat in Rowsley Grove, Aintree, causing more than £2,000 worth of damage.

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Gardener waits 18 years for allotment, with lockdown lengthening waiting times still more

Over 100,000 people in the UK are waiting for an allotment, with a grren-fingered resident in the London borough of Camden waiting 6690 days before he got his own plot.

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Married police officer, 49, 'slept with a domestic abuse victim while investigating her ex-husband'

PC Sean Ford, 49, posed as a 'knight in shining armour' after visiting the woman's home to interview her following the allegations of abuse, the hearing at Dorset Police headquarters heard.

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Is Facebook leading us on a journey to the metaverse?

The concept of the “metaverse” first came from the 1992 sci-fi novel Snow Crash as a place that people flee to escape a dangerous corporation-dominated world. It has since come to refer to a range of virtual experiences that have gained popularity during the pandemic – including video games such as Fortnite, non-fungible tokens or even online meetings and […]

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New hypersonic missile tested by North Korea

  SEOUL: The projectile North Korea fired off its east coast on Tuesday was a newly developed hypersonic missile, state news media KCNA reported on Wednesday, the latest in a series of new weapons tested by the reclusive state. North Korea fired the missile towards the sea off its east coast, South Korea’s military said, […]

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Govt all set to hold talks with opposition on EVMs

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry has said that Prime Minister Imran Khan issued directives to prioritise the matters related to giving the voting rights to overseas Pakistanis and electronic voting machines, whereas, the federal government was ready to hold consultations with the opposition on EVMs. Fawad Chaudhry, while addressing a press conference […]

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US senators seek probe into Pakistan’s role in Taliban takeover

American senators have tabled a bill in the US Senate, demanding a deeper investigation into the Taliban’s victory in Afghanistan and sanctions on the group as well as those who assisted them in driving out the Ashraf Ghani-led regime.  The ‘Afghanistan Counterterrorism, Oversight, and Accountability Act’ seeks to establish a task force that will focus […]

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WorldCall Telecom enters into ‘business collaboration’ with NetSat (Pvt) Ltd

WorldCall Telecom Limited (‘WTL”) has entered into a business collaboration agreement with NetSat (Pvt) Limited “NetSat” (http://netsat.net.pk) starting from Worldcall service and network operations in South Region, Pakistan. The agreement is transformative in its scope and will give an immediate boost to business operations of both organisations by increasing their respective market share and market […]

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Shahbaz Sharif says govt failed to prove corruption allegations: reacts to NCA probe

LAHORE: Reacting to the UK court’s verdict about the unfreezing of his and his his family’s bank accounts, PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday said that National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) could not prove corruption of even a single penny against him and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. Addressing a press conference […]

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Fire breaks out in Karachi Church

KARACHI: Fire erupted in a local church in Korangi’s Number 3 area in mysterious circumstances on Wednesday. It damaged the walls and furniture of the worship place. The witnesses have not reported a single casualty or injury in the unfortunate church fire event. The fire and rescue teams are also on the scene. Media is […]

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High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri presents credentials to Governor General of Australia

CANBERRA (Australia): Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri on Wednesday presented his credentials to the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia Sir David Hurley AC DSC (Retd). The ceremony was held in a virtual mode due to COVID-19 related restrictions. During the ceremony, the High Commissioner conveyed to the Governor General the greetings […]

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President hails LG system for resource distribution, power devolution

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi Wednesday said the local government was an effective governance system providing for devolution of power and resources besides featuring easy access to public. The president, addressing the concluding session of two-day National Conference 2021 on Local Democracy: Moving Forward, said as per constitution, the local government was a provincial subject. […]

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PM tasks FIA to probe ‘high-cost’ road construction projects during PML-N tenure

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said he had given mandate to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to probe the exorbitant cost incurred on the road construction projects undertaken by the government of Pakistan Muslim League-N. Addressing at the upgradation of Balochistan’s Jhaljao-Bela Road at an event held here at the PM House, the […]

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PM Imran Khan initiates upgradation works of 80-km Jhal Jaho road

ISLAMABAD: On Wednesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan presided over the inauguration of rehabilitation and upgradation of Jhal Jaho Bela Road in which he is scheduled to address shortly, Daily Times reported. The 80-kilometre road in the Awaran district of Balochistan is a project of the Balochistan government to be completed by the National Highway Authority. […]

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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to form his cabinet next month

OTTAWA: On Tuesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asserted that he will establish his new Cabinet next month, with Chrystia Freeland remaining as his finance minister and deputy, after his Liberals were re-elected for the third time last week. “I have asked Chrystia Freeland to continue serving as deputy prime minister and our minister of […]

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Restrictions to ease in 8 cities from Oct 01

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiative Asad Umar Wednesday announced relaxation in eight cities with the highest level of COVID vaccination from October 01 (Friday). “The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) has decided to relax restrictions in eight cities- Quetta, Peshawar, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Muzaffarabad, Mirpur, Gilgit and Skardu,” he said while addressing […]

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Fawad lauds NCOC decision to open cinemas in 8 cities

ISLAMABAD: On Wednesday, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain appreciated National Command and Control Centre’s decision to allow opening of the cinemas in eight cities, including Quetta, Peshawar, Skardu, Gilgit, Mirpur, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Islamabad, and Muzaffarabad. Tagging a notification of NCOC, in a tweet, the minister expressed the hope that Lahore and Karachi […]

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Hearing on damaged school buildings during an earthquake adjourned by SC

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned suo moto hearing on non-construction of the school buildings. Earthquake damaged the buildings in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in October 2005. The apex court bench headed by Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed summoned reports over the reconstruction of school buildings. He summoned reports from the chairman Earthquake Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Authority […]

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Govt pronounces “50 percent plus benefits” policy for women under Ehsaas: Dr. Sania

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Senator Dr. Sania Nishtar said Pakistan’s government pronounced the “50 percent Plus Benefits” policy for women in the framework of Ehsaas to empower them. She was keynoting a high-level event on Uplifting women and girls through access to education, financial inclusion and […]

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Imam Hussain’s chehlum observed in peace and harmony

LAHORE/MALL ROAD: On Tuesday, the chehlum of Imam Hussain the hero of the Karbala tragedy and his 72 companions marked with traditional and religious honor amidst tight surveillance. Throughout the country, processions were carried out by the devotees to pay homage to Imam Hussain and his great sacrifice for the cause of truth, integrity and […]

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Shafqat vows to resolve PBSA issues

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood on Tuesday said that Pakistan Boys Scouts Association (PBSA) was facing many issues which need to be resolved on priority basis. Talking to media persons while conducting the elections for the new Chief Commissioner Pakistan Boys Scouts Association, he said that the issues of the […]

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PR outsources commercial management of nine trains in fair bidding process

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways had outsourced the commercial management of nine trains to private parties under public-private partnership through a fair and transparent bidding process during the tenure of the incumbent government. The basic purpose to outsource the trains were to provide better facilities to the passengers and generate more revenue for the department, an official […]

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Punjab decides to import sugar to stabilize market price

ISLAMABAD: The Punjab government has decided to allow the provincial food department to import sugar.                  Punjab cabinet’s Services & General Administration (S&GAD) wing will also issue notification to this effect, sources said. According to sources, the province will import 150,000 tonnes of sugar. Imported sugar will aslo help to stabilize the price of the commodity. […]

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Pakistan to play leading role in tackling climate change issues: Hammad

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar Tuesday said Pakistan was committed to playing a leadership role in tackling the issues related to regional and global climate change. Accordingly, he said, Pakistan was taking exemplary and massive steps including a successful campaign of planting 10 billion trees, developing indigenous renewable energy sources, and concentrating on green […]

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China to work with Pakistan to implement Karachi project: Spokesperson

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying Tuesday said China was willing to work with Pakistan to implement the outcomes of the recently held 10th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) including the Karachi project. “In the recently held 10th meeting of the joint cooperation committee of CPEC, China and Pakistan […]

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Children’s artwork book ‘Awaiting Spring’ launched

ISLAMABAD: Under the patronage of Republic of China, the book titled ‘Awaiting Spring’ (Bahar ky Muntazir) launched on Tuesday to showcase the artistic work of children here at the National Library. The book contains the work of children on war against Covid-19 pandemic. The event was attended by CEO Pak-China Global Culture Link Dr Li […]

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Art flourishes on the walls of Morocco

Artist Omar Lhamzi donned a bright yellow vest and paint-splattered shoes, selected a brush and set to work on his latest canvas — the wall of a house in Morocco’s seaside capital Rabat. Lhamzi is one of a new generation of artists whose murals are changing the face of Morocco’s cities. A wander through Rabat’s […]

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Foreign Money Laundering Case; reports of Shahbaz, Suleman’s acquittal `wrong’: Shahzad Akbar

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Accountability Shahzad Akbar on Tuesday refuted reports of ‘acquittal’ of PML-N President Shahbaz Sharif and his son Suleman Shahbaz in a money laundering case from a London court. Addressing a press conference here, he said the impression of Shahbaz Sharif and his son Suleman’s acquittal from the UK court […]

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China-Pakistan ties ‘unique and exemplary’: Amb. Munir Akram

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan-China relationship of friendship, cooperation and mutual respect is “unique and exemplary” Ambassador Munir Akram has said. Speaking at a virtual event marking China’s founding in 1949 and the 50th Anniversary of the restoration of it’s lawful seat at the UN, the Pakistani envoy said that Chinese all round progress was an “inspirational” […]

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SC expresses concern over 30,000 vacant seats for minorities

The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday showed concern over 30,000 vacant seats in the quota assigned to minorities in government jobs. One-Man Commission on Minorities’ Rights Chairman Dr Muhammad Shoaib Suddle told the court during the hearing of a suo motu notice of Hindu temple attack incident in Rahim Yar Khan, that five percent quota […]

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Managing Director OGDCL tenders resignation

 Shahid Saleem Khan Managing Director of state-owned Oil and Gas Development Corporation Limited (OGDCL) has resigned from his post, on Tuesday. On January 21, 2020, Shahid Saleem Khan was appointed as MD OGDCL, for a three-year term. According to the sources, the federal government and the OGDCL Board of Directors were not satisfied with his performance. Due to […]

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NIBAF promotes girls’ education, financial literacy

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) and the National Institute of Banking & Finance (NIBAF) – a State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) subsidiary – organised an event titled ‘Empowering Girls through Financial Literacy’ to promote girls’ education and financial literacy and to celebrate their joint achievements. The event in Islamabad was well-attended by government officials as […]

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Sindh reported 508 dengue cases in September

KARACHI: Sindh has recorded 508 dengue cases from September 1 to 27. It is according to a report released by the Sindh Health Department. As per the statistics shared by the provincial health department here on Tuesday, Karachi division reported most of the cases. Of the total cases, the Karachi division reported 442 dengue cases. […]

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Weather: Extremely heavy rains expected in Karachi

The Madhya Pradesh monsoon system is expanding swiftly to the northwest. From Oman or Balochistan, this intense monsoon system will join the Arabian Sea through Gujarat on September 29. Deep Depressions and Tropical Storms can become even more powerful when they approach the Arabian Sea. From September 28 to October 2, this powerful monsoon system […]

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Reports about Shahbaz’s acquittal in UK court verdict are wrong: Shahzad Akber

ISLAMABAD: On Tuesday, Shahzad Akber, the advisor to Prime Minister on Accountability, asserted that the reports of PML-N President, Shahbaz Sharif and his son Suleiman’s absolution from the UK court in money laundering case are not true. While addressing a press conference, the SAPM denounced the impression of Shahbaz and his son’s discharge in the […]

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Sahiwal police tortured a woman for failing to find the suspect in the house

SAHIWAL: The local police barged into the house of a suspect. And upon search when he was not recovered they allegedly tortured the women in the house. One of whose fingers broke in the assault. The aggrieved family and the relatives held protests outside their residence. They protested for the treatment meted out to them […]

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NCOC to start vaccinating children aged 12 and above

ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) decided to start Covid-19 vaccination of children aged 12 years and above. It took the decision on Tuesday. Planning and Development Minister Asad Umar, who heads the NCOC, announced through his official Twitter account. He said that NCOC in today’s meeting decided to start vaccination of all […]

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Pakistan’s regional exports increase 34.75% in July-August 2021

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports to the seven regional countries witnessed an increase of 34.75 percent in the first two months of the current financial year (2021-22) as compared to the corresponding months of last year. The country’s exports to the regional countries including Afghanistan, China, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, and the Maldives account for a […]

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Vigil finale leaves BBC viewers 'stressed' and 'claustrophobic'

BBC One's hit series Vigil left viewers on the edge of their seats during Sunday night's finale, as lead actress Suranne Jones found herself in a perilous scenario.

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Study reveals how to get your kids to eat their greens

A more relaxed parenting style, eating together as a family and involving a child in food preparation all reduce the likelihood of them being fussy eaters, experts at three Australian universities say.

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Pakistan terminates 50 pilots possessing fake degrees

ISLAMABAD: On Monday Federal Aviation Minister said that they have terminated the services of 50 pilots after scrutiny found degrees possessed by them as fake. He said, “We had launched an inquiry against 262 pilots over suspicious credentials and 50 of them were terminated after a probe found them guilty.”  73 people were recruited in […]

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FM reminds int’l community to engage with new reality in Afghanistan; help avoid economic collapse

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Makhoodm Shah Mahmood Qureshi has once again urged the international community to engage with the new reality in Afghanistan and unfreeze the assets so that things did not fall apart. Appearing in Al-Jazeera program, the foreign minister said that they have been urging the ‘international community to engage with the new reality […]

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Teachers, students protest against govt’s decision to end free transportation

RANA TOWN/SHIEKUPURA: On Monday morning, young students and teachers of Punjab Workers Welfare School staged a protest demonstration by setting up roadblocks against the government’s decision to end free transportation for the students. “We will not bow before the authorities. It’s our right and we will take it,” Madam Shabana, one of the protesters, told […]

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AIOU starts six-week training course in GB’ Skardu to boost tourism sector

ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal Open University had started a six-week hotel management training course for youth in Gilgit-Baltistan and Skardu in collaboration with Alight Pakistan and TAF Foundation. The introduction of hotel management courses for the youth of Gilgit-Baltistan will boost the tourism sector with proper hospitality in tourist destinations. The efforts of Allama Iqbal Open […]

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Senate body directs to address issues of Chinese investors on priority

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives on Monday directed the concerned authorities to address all the issues faced by the Chinese investors working especially under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The meeting held under the chairmanship of Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, discussed in detail the issues being faced by the Chinese […]

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Federal, Sindh governments must put politics aside, says PM Imran Khan

Prim-minister Imran Khan stated on Monday that to tackle Karachi’s problems, the federal and Sindh governments must work together and put aside political rivalries. The prime minister expressed these views during the groundbreaking ceremony of the much-anticipated Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) project, officially kicked off on Monday by Prime Minister Imran Khan in Karachi. “Because […]

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World Tourism Day: CM terms KP as an attractive destination for tourists

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mahmood Khan on Monday said that the motive behind observing World Tourism Day was to highlight the importance of tourism on world level. In his message on the Day, he said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was one of the best places for tourism as its government was endeavouring to provide every needed […]

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Don’t blame Pakistan for the outcome of Afghan war: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Pakistan must not be blamed for the outcome of the war in Afghanistan and for the losses of the United States and stressed on setting eyes on the future to avoid another conflict instead of sticking with the blame game. “Today, with Afghanistan at another crossroads, we […]

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PM represents aspirations of Ummah at UN address: Naeelum Toru

PESHAWAR: Chairperson Khyber Pakthunkhwa Panahgah Welfare Board and Vice President Women Wing PTI, Neelum Toru on Monday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has truly represented aspirations of the Ummah in his address to the United Nations General Assembly. In a statement, she said that Prime Minster Imran Khan has once again represented himself as […]

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Govt prepares customised brand for tourism promotion

ISLAMABAD: Digital marketing holds promise for tourism promotion and that’s what exactly the present government is doing by rolling out an inclusive project -Brand Pakistan- in coming days to transform the country’s image by projecting its breath-taking tourist resorts at international level through online means. “The competent authority has already given approval for Brand Pakistan […]

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Will Strictly Come Dancing increase testing after Tom Fletcher and Amy Dowden contracted Covid?

The duo confirmed on Sunday that they were in isolation after testing positive, and there are now concerns around whether they could have spread the virus to other stars.

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Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen slams trolls who say her nine kids 'won't cope in real world'

Amanda Owen, 46, who lives with her brood and husband Clive Owen, 66, at 2,000 acre Ravenseat farm in the Yorkshire Dale appeared on Sophie Ellis Bextor's podcast and slammed critics.

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Etihad Airways to add more flights to Seychelles

Etihad Airways will be operating more flights to Seychelles from October. It provide leisure holidaymakers and families with convenient travel options to the tropical paradise. The national airline of the UAE will upgrade its Seychelles service from four to five weekly flights from 7 October, as well as operate seven additional services between 15 and […]

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Govt to soon expose conspirators behind NZ team’s tour cancellation: Sheikh

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmad on Monday said that the government would soon expose those elements involved in the conspiracy behind the cancellation of the New Zealand cricket team tour to Pakistan as the investigation was in the final stages. Addressing a press conference, he said that the summary for approval of on-arrival […]

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Jinnah’s statue detroyed by BLF in Gwadar

A statue of Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah was destroyed in a bomb attack in Gwadar. Officials of the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) said some militants planted an explosive device beneath the statue and blew it up. The banned Baloch Libe­ration Front claimed responsibility for the bombing. A case has been registered at the CTD Gwadar police […]

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Court extends the judicial remand of six men involved in TikToker harassment case

LAHORE: On Monday, the local court has decided to extend the judicial remand of six men for two weeks charged with harassing and assaulting a female TikToker at Minar-e-Pakistan on Aug 14. However, the suspects Shehryar, Mehran, Abid, Arslan, Sajid and Iftikhar were presented before the court as Judicial Magistrate Hassan Sarfaraz Cheema revived the […]

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Gang of lock breakers secretly active in Karachi’s red zone

KARACHI: On Monday, a gang of lock breakers has come under observation; involved in breaking locks of three shops and fled with cash and other costly things in Karachi’s red zone area, Daily Times reported. A gang of lock breakers has been secretly working in the area of the Governor House in the city’s sensitive […]

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We will buy more Russian Defense Systems: Erdogan warns US

Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish President, said while giving an interview to Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan that Turkey was willing to buy a second batch of missile defense systems from Russia, a step that urged the US to impose sanctions on Turkey. Erdogan maintained that no one has the right to intervene with what […]

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Govt taking steps to facilitate businessmen, providing enabling environment: President

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday said that steps were being taken to facilitate the businessmen and the industrial sector by providing them an enabling environment to expand economic and commercial activities in the country. He stated that the government was conducting intensive trade diplomacy and was trying to obtain access to new and […]

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We will rebuff the illegal extension in the NAB chairman’s tenure: Bilawal Bhutto

KARACHI: On Monday, Bilawal Bhutto, the chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party, maintained that PPP would strongly rebuff the illegal extension in Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal’s tenure as National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chairman. “Illegal extension in Chairman NABs tenures would be forcefully opposed by PPP,” the young PPP leader tweeted. “Law specifies tenure my not […]

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Pakistan records hike in cotton prices

KARACHI: On Monday  Pakistan cotton ginners association reported an Rs700 per maund increase in cotton prices. The prices of cotton are increasing in the international market, Chairman Pakistan cotton ginners association reported. In the last two days, cotton prices have increased by six cents per pound in the United States. China and India also recorded an […]

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Police hit 146mph in high-speed chase with driver before he smashes into roundabout barrier

Adrian Osiecki, 30, was jailed for 18 months after he crashed his Mercedes into a roudabout barrier after leading traffic police on a 146mph chase down the M40 near Banbury.

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Princess Marie Astrid of Liechtenstein marries Ralph Worthington in a religious ceremony in Italy

Princess Marie Astrid of Liechtenstein, 34, tied the knot with her groom Ralph Worthington in Capalbio, in Italy during a religious ceremony on Saturday.

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Drug runners busted with £2 million of cocaine jailed for 11 years

Drug runners who were busted with £2 million worth of cocaine labelled BJ in the back of their van have been jailed.

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Grant Shapps accuses haulage firms of 'manufacturing' fuel crisis

Grant Shapps today claimed the fuel crisis has been 'manufactured' as he accused haulage firms of sparking panic buying after they warned of HGV driver shortages.

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Nine British soldiers face probe over 2012 stabbing of Kenyan mother found dead in hotel septic tank

Agnes Wanjiru, a local sex worker in Nanyuki, was last seen partying with a number of British troops at the Lions Court Inn hotel and her naked body was discovered two months later.

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Widow of Normandy hero gets stern MoD letter demanding return of £60 overpayment of his pension

D-Day hero David Edwards did not claim a war pension for 40 years, but now the Ministry of Defence has asked his widow, Diane, 91, from Abergavenny to return a £60 'overpayment'.

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Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg takes swipe a New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern

Teenage climate change activist Greta Thunberg has claimed no politicians have impressed her, and when prompted about New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern claiming 'these people are not doing anything'.

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Virginia Roberts agrees to hand over secret document 'that could exempt Prince Andrew'

Virginia Giuffre's lawyers will hand the Duke of York a copy of a 'release' signed in 2009 after her settlement with sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

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Kwasi Kwarteng poised to approve 16 mini nuclear reactors in bid to hit 2050 net zero target

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng is poised to approve funding for Rolls-Royce to create a fleet of mini-reactors. Above: An image released by Rolls-Royce of how the reactors could look.

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Boris Johnson sends a million morale-boosting letters to HGV drivers as he calls for pay rises

Ministers are urging up to 40,000 retired hauliers to return to action in a last-gasp bid to save Christmas, as retailers warned the Government it has 10 days to prepare for the festive season.

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Zabiullah appreciates Pakistan for supporting Afghanistan

Islamabad: Acting Deputy Information Minister of  Afghanistan Zabiullah Mujahid on Sunday appreciated Pakistan for supporting Afghanistan before the international community. In an interview to Pakistan Television, he said Pakistan had demanded of the international community to establish better ties with Afghanistan. Pakistan was our neighboring country and Afghanistan was thankful for Pakistan’s stance regarding Afghanistan, […]

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UN Women, PIA & FOSHPAH ink landmark agreement against harassment

Islamabad: United Nation’s agency UN Women Pakistan, Pakistan International Airlines and the Federal Ombudsperson for Protection Against Harassment (FOSPAH) signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) at Islamabad Airport today, to strengthen the collaboration, promoting the drive of safe mobility for women and pledging to prevent the harassment of women at public places. With nearly half of work […]

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More Rain-wind-thundershower predicted in southern half of country

ISLAMABAD: The monsoon rainfall likely to subside in upper parts will occur in the southern half of the country during the next week with occasional gaps according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The met office has informed that strong monsoon currents are likely to penetrate in Sindh from September 27 (Monday) and likely to […]

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Sharif family purchased Avenfield flats through embezzlement in M-1 project: Fawad

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Sunday said the Sharif family had purchased Avenfield flats in London after committing massive corruption in the Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (M-1) project. “It is pertinent to note the timing of purchase of Avenfield flats and construction of the motorway. The Sharif family was purchasing the Avenfield […]

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Shahbaz claims to burry PTI forever in election 2023

On Sunday PML-N President Shahbaz Sharif  claimed that his party will “bury PTI forever” in the 2023 general elections. Addressing a PML-N workers convention in Rawalpindi, Shahbaz Sharif congratulated PML-N leaders over victory in cantonment board elections. He said, “Our success in the cantonment board elections is not ordinary.”  “We wiped out the PTI,” he […]

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PM terms Karachi coastal zone inclusion into CPEC as a game changer

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday while lauding efforts of the ministry of Maritime Affairs, termed inclusion of Karachi Comprehensive Coastal Development Zone in China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as a ‘game changer’. He expressed the hope that it would help in cleaning up marine habitat for fishermen, develop low income housing units and creating […]

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Hafeez pulls out of National T20 Cup’s Rawalpindi matches

Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez, due to food poisoning has been pulled out of the National T20 Cup matches that will be held in Rawalpindi. The Central Punjab cricketer has been forced to withdraw from the matches taking place in Rawalpindi ,the cricketer has left Islamabad for Lahore. Sources said, that  Hafeez will have his blood […]

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Protest against Modi’s visit; a stark reminder over growing fascism in India

ISLAMABAD: A large number of protesting Indian Americans had gathered at Lafayette Square park, in front of the White House, last Friday to remind the world about the growing specter of fascism in India by Narendra Modi’s led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The protestors strongly berated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi by denouncing his government’s […]

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The Iconic Maria B. launches its first-ever hand-woven silk net collection and we absolutely love it

Innovation in designing takes place at the intersection of fashion and technology, representing a powerful bridge between consumer and brand while providing a distinct shopping and draping experience. Creating appealing designs on fabric is the most enduring and functional aspect of fabric arts. Innovation in fabric material and designs has become an integral part of […]

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Pakistan Army wins Bronze Medal in 58th World Military Boxing Championship Moscow

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army has won Bronze Medal in the 58th World Military Boxing Championship held at Moscow, Russia. Sepoy Bilawal Zia of Pakistan Army clinched bronze medal at world military boxing championship, said an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release here received.

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Public Health experts in Pakistan introduced to Systems Thinking

The 11th Annual Public Health Conference took place in Islamabad on the 23rd and 24th of September. The conference held in Health Services Academy, the national hub of public health education and policy advice, its theme this year was ‘Contemporary medicines, Health technologies and Vaccines for emerging public health risks’. The conference gathered health experts […]

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Govt lifts ban on getting arms’ licences

Good news for those interested in getting arms’ licences as the federal government has lifted the ban it had imposed on these licenses, Daily Times has learnt. In this connection, Interior Ministry on Saturday issued the gazette notification of Pakistan Arms Rules, 2021 besides sending its complete details to the National Database Registration Authority (NADRA). The […]

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Administration bans eight activities in Islamabad

In the federal capital, eight different activities have been banned and Section  144 has also been imposed by Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration. On Saturday Deputy Commissioner Islamabad issued the notification which will remain effective for two months. According to the notification, taking out of processions, gatherings in the federal capital, wall-chalking, and distribution of […]

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Pakistan Navy, Custom seize liquor in joint sea operation

KARACHI: In a successful Intelligence Based Operation, Pakistan Navy and Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate Gwadar on Saturday apprehended liquor comprising of approximately 5,400 bottles at sea of Kund Malir near Ormara. The confiscated liquor was valued around Rs70.5 Million, said a Pakistan Navy media release here received. The successful execution of joint Anti-Narcotics Operation […]

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Chaudhry Zahoor Elahi remembered on 40th death anniversary

MNA Chaudhry Hussain Elahi and a large number of PML-Q leaders and workers attended the prayer ceremony for seasoned politician Chaudhry Zahoor Elahi on his 40th death anniversary marked at Zahoor Palace, Gujrat, Former education minister Mian Imran Masood, MPA Abdullah Yusaf, and MPA Shujaat Nawaz, former Tehsil Nazim, and Saadat Nawaz Ajnala also attended the ceremony. Speakers paid rich tribute to the […]

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More rains expected in Karachi as low pressure area in Bay of Bengal turns into cyclone

A low pressure area over the Bay of Bengal has started intensifying and turning into a cyclone due to which rains are likely in the southern part of Pakistan, including Karachi. Meteorologist Mahesh Palawat says the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has turned into a cyclonic storm. According to him, cyclones do not […]

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Pakistan to continue work with SCO for shared objectives of regional peace, stability

RAWALPINDI: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (JCSC) General Nadeem Raza on Saturday said Pakistan would continue to work with Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to advance the shared objectives of peace, progress and stability in the region, and beyond. Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Nadeem Raza visited Russia to witness Exercise Peace Mission-2021 […]

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Low pressure area over Bay of Bengal turning into a cyclone

A low pressure area over the Bay of Bengal has started intensifying and turning into a cyclone due to which rains are likely in the southern part of Pakistan, including Karachi. Meteorologist Mahesh Palawat says the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has turned into a cyclonic storm. According to him, cyclones do not […]

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Challan submitted in court in Rs 205 million cash van heist

KARACHI: Police on Saturday submitted an interim charge sheet of Rs205 million cash van heist at the court of Judicial Magistrate-South. Police filed an interim challan in the court after completion of its investigation of the robbery. Also adding charges of theft, receiving stolen property and conspiracy in the charge sheet. The police has said […]

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FM Qureshi wraps up 5-day visit; ‘satisfied’ with his talks at UN

NEW YORK: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has wrapped up his five-day trip to New York at the head of Pakistan’s delegation to the 76th session of UN General Assembly, saying he was satisfied with the talks he had with a number of his counterparts and heads of international organisations on global and regional problems, […]

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Pakistan committed to reduce digital divide between rural, urban communities: Amin ul Haque

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Syed Amin ul Haue on Saturday said the government of Pakistan was committed to reduce digital divide between rural and urban communities and focuses on youth empowerment as well as gender equality. Due to the effective policies of the incumbent government, Pakistan witnessed landmark achievements in the […]

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Pakistan to enhance bartering trade with China

BEIJING: In a milestone move to boost barter trade with more countries, Pakistani enterprises joined the Cross-border Barter Trade Alliance at the Inaugural Ceremony of Cross-border Barter Trade Alliance (CBTA) and the Cross-border Barter Trade Platform held at China’s coastal city of Qingdao. Barter is typically known as trading one good or service by one […]

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FBR removes sales tax on import of fruits from Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has lifted sales tax on the import of fresh fruits from Afghanistan. It lifted the ban on Saturday. FBR is a supreme tax collection body. According to it, the import of apples from Afghanistan is not exempted from sales tax. While grapes, pomegranates and watermelons can be imported […]

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12 year old girl abducted later gang raped in Gojra

GOJRA: On Saturday a 12-year-old girl was abducted and sexually assaulted by a group of men in Gojra a tehsil in Punjab’s Toba Tek Singh district. As per the report, an unidentified woman offered juice to a mother and her daughter in Gojra after which they both got fainted and the 12-year old got abducted. The […]

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Imran Khan’s words at UN give ‘hope and strength’ to Kashmiris’ freedom struggle

NEW YORK: Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai, Secretary-General of the Washington-based World Kashmir Awareness Forum, an advocacy group, has expressed his “heartfelt thanks” to Prime Minister Imran Khan for reaffirming Pakistan’s support to the Kashmir cause, saying his words at the UN General Assembly had given “hope and strength” to millions of the disputed state’s people. […]

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Youngest mountaineer Shehroz Kashif scales 8th highest peak ‘Manaslu’

  ISLAMABAD: Shehroz Kashif, the youngest 19-years old Pakistani climber reached the world’s eight highest peak ‘Manaslu’ on Saturday morning. Manaslu, also known as Kutang, is at the height of 8,163 meters. He made the third major achievement in five months. Earlier, he had made the record to ascend world’s highest peak ‘Mount Everest’  (8,849 meters) […]

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Pakistan exports 1500 4G smartphones manufactured locally

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan exported 1,500 more locally manufactured 4G smartphones to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Advisor to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood said on Saturday. “It is heartening to see the progress within a short period of time. Pakistan has become a 4G Smartphone exporter,” he said in a statement. […]

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Pakistan gets major relief from the Paris Club

PARIS: The Paris Club of creditor countries said on Friday it was giving Pakistan another extension to service its debt. Therefore, Pakistan can dedicate its resources to combatting the COVID-19 pandemic. The country has until December to make the payment, the club said in a statement, without releasing a figure. Islamabad “is committed to devote […]

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Eight suspects arrested in intelligence based raids by CTD Punjab

LAHORE: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Saturday claimed to have arrested eight terrorism suspects. CTD arrested them in intelligence-based raids in various districts of Punjab. According to a CTD statement, the officials arrested four terrorists of a proscribed organisation during an intelligence based operation. CTD arrested Mushtaq, Samiullah, Adil Jamal and Usama in a […]

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Naqash lauds support of House of Commons, CAIR for Kashmiris

ISLAMABAD: Leader All Parties Hurriyet Conference (APHC) and Chairman Islamic Political Party Saturday thanked the House of Commons (United Kingdom) and the Council of American Islamic Relations (CAIR) for their support to Kashmiris. In a statement received here, the Hurriyet leader said India was committing serious human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and […]

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US lifts two sanctions to allow aid in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON: On Friday, amidst the political chaos in Afghanistan, the United States has decided to give relief to its sanctions levied on Afghanistan to avert a humanitarian crisis in the war-torn country. The US government, aid groups and international organizations are allowed because of the provisions “to engage in the provision of humanitarian assistance to […]

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Incompetent Sharifs used politics only for gaining business benefits: Gill

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Communication Dr. Shahbaz Gill on Saturday said incompetent Sharifs used politics only for gaining business benefits. In response to the statement of Shehbaz Sharif, he said as a Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif benefited from sugar mills owned by his sons. He said Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz […]

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Mother, 34, who lost her eye to deadly cancer can blow out candles through her empty socket

Since having her left eye removed in June 2018, Emma Cousins, 34, from Sheffield, has been left with a small hole that she uses for party tricks, such as blowing out candles.

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French luxury brand Saint Laurent announces it will stop using fur from next year

Kering, which also owns Gucci, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen and Botta Venega, will be completely fur free in all its fashion houses from the Fall 2022 collection.

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Council which shot dead 15 rescue dogs and puppies in cruel is CLEARED of wrongdoing

A NSW council who euthanised 15 rescue dogs due to Covid restrictions in August has been formally cleared of any wrongdoing following two official investigations into the matter.

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Teenager, 17, arrested after girl, 15, was 'pulled into the sea and raped' at Bournemouth beach

The boy, from Warwickshire, was arrested on suspicion of rape following a public appeal and the release of an e-fit on BBC One's Crimewatch Live.

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Pub bosses slam WHO's plan to cut alcohol consumption by 20%

EXCLUSIVE: Hospitality chiefs have slammed the WHO's draft 'global action plan' says governments should be targeting a 20 per cent reduction in drinking per capita by 2030.

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China tightens clamps on cryptocurrency, Bitcoin hits a rough patch.

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, fell by around 6% in response to the latest crackdown of Chinese authorities on crypto mining and trade. On Friday, China announced a statewide crypto mining ban and vowed to hunt out “illegal” activities, putting pressure on bitcoin and other major coins, as well as crypto and blockchain-related companies. In […]

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Assam Muslims beaten up by cops over ‘illegal settlement’, social media slams Modi govt

Two people were killed and 11 injured on Thursday when Indian police committed violence against Muslims in Assam in a bid to drive them from alleged encroachments on government land.  The clashes occurred at Dholpur 3 in northern Assam’s Darrang area, one of the four places where the police targeted its anti-encroachment drive. Around 800 […]

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Pakistan committed to further solidify political, economic ties with Finland: FM

NEW YORK: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday expressed Pakistan’s resolve to further solidify its political and economic ties with Finland. He added that reopening of the Finnish Embassy in Islamabad would further facilitate trade relations as well as promotion of people-to-people contacts. The Foreign Minister said this during the meeting with his […]

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Relations off to poor start with Biden: Tayyip Erdogan

As the global politics is turning out with the old, in with the new, the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday asserted that he has perceived that relations with US leader Joe Biden had not taken a reasonable start. “My wish is to have friendly and not hostile relations” with the US, Erdogan told […]

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Pakistan committed to further solidify political, economic ties with Finland: FM

NEW YORK: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday expressed Pakistan’s resolve to further solidify its political and economic ties with Finland. He added that the reopening of the Finnish Embassy in Islamabad would further facilitate trade relations as well as the promotion of people-to-people contacts. The Foreign Minister said this during the meeting […]

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PM updated on Naya Pakistan low-cost housing scheme

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Naya Pakistan Housing Authority Lt Gen (retd) Anwar Ali Haider called on Prime Minister Imran Khan and briefed him on the progress of low-cost housing projects in the country. The prime minister expressing satisfaction over the project said provision of low-cost accommodation to people was among the top priorities of the government. For […]

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In Sindh, 99% candidates fail JEST test

KARACHI: In Sindh, less than one percent of the aspirants who sit the test for the recruitment of junior elementary school teacher (JEST) could pass the examination. Last week, a total of 160,000 candidates took the JEST test conducted by the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), while only 0.78 percent of candidates cleared the test. On […]

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Veteran actor Talat Iqbal passes away in US

The veteran actor of Pakistan Talat Iqbal passed away in Dallas. Condolences have been pouring in on social media after news broke. News of his demise was confirmed by the actor’s family. Moreover, he was hospitalised in a critical condition in Dallas, US two weeks back, days after the sudden death of his daughter Sarah […]

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90 cases of dengue reported in Rawalpindi in last 24 hours

RAWALPINDI: As many as 90 cases of dengue fever have been registered in Rawalpindi over the past 24 hours. Sources within the Punjab’s health department told. Currently, 29 patients suffering from dengue fever are under treatment at Benazir Bhutto Hospital. While 35 others are under treatment at Polyclinic Hospital, the sources said. Health authorities failed […]

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NAB calls Barrister Nabeel Awan in assets beyond income case

Today the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Lahore, called a senior federal bureaucrat Barrister Nabeel Awan in assets beyond income case on September 30 at 11:00 AM. Moreover, the bureaucrat has specifically been asked to bring with him a complete record of the land registered in the name of his father in the Bhai Kot area […]

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Govt likely to introduce ordinance to extend NAB chairman’s tenure

  ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to introduce National Accountability Bureau (NAB) amendment ordinance to extend the tenure of NAB Chairman retired Justice Javed Iqbal. The drafted ordinance will be approved in the next federal cabinet meeting which will be chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan. After approval from the PM, the ordinance will […]

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Russia reports record daily virus deaths

Russia on Friday recorded its highest daily coronavirus death toll. The death toll is after a spurt in cases of Delta variant and a lacklustre vaccination drive. A government tally reported 828 fatalities over the past 24 hours. It is a day after Russia matched its previous record of 820. The new figures bring Russia’s […]

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Sony-Zee merger to challenge Disney in India

MUMBAI:  A merger of India’s Zee and a domestic unit of Japan’s Sony Group Corp will create a television powerhouse to grab more advertising revenue, challenging top rival Walt Disney Co.  in a key growth market, industry officials said. The Sony-Zee alliance, with about 75 news, entertainment, sports and movie channels in more than 10 […]

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Federal govt offers ECP to present another EVM

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has offered the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to introduce another electronic voting machine (EVM), after the institution showed doubtfulness about the use of the EVMs in the elections. Shibli Faraz, the Federal Minister for Science and Technology said that more electronic voting machines (EVMs) will be presented before the Election […]

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Bail plea of suspects rejected in Lahore’s rickshaw harassment case

LAHORE: Local court on Friday rejected the bail plea of two suspects in Lahore rickshaw harassment case. Suspects namely, Abdul Rehman and Irfan Ali moved the plea to the court of the additional sessions judge. They sought bail in the case. However, Judge Muhammad Saeed rejected the bail plea of the suspects. The victim identified […]

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West Indies intend to fulfil its tour promises: CWI CEO

On Friday, Johnny Grave, the Chief Executive officer of Cricket West Indies said that CWI will fulfil its tour promise with all countries, including Pakistan. “We intend to fulfil the responsibilities of tours,” he reiterated. However, the CEO said that the ultimate decision will be taken after negotiating with the west Indian Players Association (WIPA) […]

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Gosport Council spends £20,000 of taxpayers' money on 'ridiculous' bumps in a CAR PARK

Residents are furious that cash-strapped Gosport Borough Council in Hampshire has splashed the cash on dozens of the bumps which now cover the seaside car park in Lee-on-the-Solent.

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Pakistan urges ‘global alliance’ against growing Islamophobia, other forms of racism

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has called for building a “global alliance” against the rise and spread of contemporary forms of racism, including Islamophobia, at a high-level UN General Assembly meeting held Wednesday to mark  the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action (DDPA). “Even after […]

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President for institutional framework to encourage foreign investment in ICT sector

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday called for establishing an institutional framework to encourage the multinational companies and the Pakistani diaspora to extend their business setups in Pakistan, particularly in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. Addressing a meeting via video-link with the Pakistani diaspora from Silicon Valley, USA, the president underlined the […]

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Punjab govt decides to lift COVID-19 restrictions

As the number of corona-virus cases declining in the province, the Punjab government on Thursday decided to relax smart lock-down. According to the new directives, markets in the province will now remain open till 10:00 PM, and only Sunday will be considered as the safe day. Furthermore, all businesses and shopping centers will remain open […]

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ECC approves 50,000 ton sugar import, salary budget for PSM employees

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) met on Thursday. Finance minister Shaukat Tarin chaired the meeting. He has approved an Rs11 billion budget for the years 2021-22 remunerations of Pakistan Steel Mills employees. The focus of the ECC meeting was around an 8-point agenda. One of them being the import of sugar to meet the […]

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LHC calls on Punjab Chief Secretary over high food prices

LAHORE: On Thursday, the Lahore High Court took notice of a petition against high prices of essential food items in Punjab. The court has asked the Punjab chief secretary to appear before the court on September 20 to brief about what measures the government has taken to maintain the prices low of food items. “Have […]

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Liz Truss clashes with 'ridiculous' Dominic Raab over use of 115-room grace-and-favour home

The 115-room Chevening House is traditionally the grace-and-favour country residence of the foreign secretary. But Justice Secretary is said to have claimed it as he is also Deputy Prime Minister.

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Couple's frisky car date turns into disaster as they knock handbrake and FLIP their Toyota Yaris

The pair had parked up in a secluded spot in Derbyshire for a steamy session but their motor rolled down a hill and ended up on its side. Fortunately neither of them were hurt in the incident.

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'#Say her name' Murder of teacher Sabina Nessa triggers huge outpouring of grief and outrage

Campaigners and politicians have been left outraged by the primary school teacher's death in Cator Park, south-east London, on Friday.

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Liz Truss pushes for UK to join Trans-Pacific trade area on visit to Mexico

New Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is continuing her travels after attending the UN General Assembly in New York alongside Boris Johnson.

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Tory MP hit with China sanctions says daughter can't visit Hong Kong

Tim Loughton, a former minister, was one of nine MPs, peers and academics who were targeted by Beijing for speaking out over its human rights abuses.

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Pepsi joins hands with PCB as title partner of National T20

Pepsi has joined hands with the Pakistan Cricket Board as title partner of the National T20. The six-team tournament commenced at the Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi today with the opening clash between Balochistan and Northern. PCB and Pepsi have a long-standing, time-tested partnership which will flourish further with the National T20 title partnership. The indomitable […]

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ECP being criticised for exposing incapable govt: Maryam Nawaz

PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that it is the habit of the government to take on anybody who exposes its inefficiencies, explaining same is the case with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) which is being hammered by the government for raising objections over the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). She was […]

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US Congress asked to ‘prevent human catastrophe’ in Yemen by stopping support for Saudi war

At the height of political fiasco in the Middle East, some pacifist groups in the US have tried to persuade Congress to prevent a human catastrophe in Yemen by stopping military or financial support for Saudi Arabia’s hostility on the war-torn country. About 56 organizations have asked American lawmakers in a letter to take benefit […]

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PM confident of winning war against mafias, ensuring rule of law

DI KHAN: Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday expressed his confidence that the present government will win the war against mafias and ensure the supremacy of law. “If we have to become a great nation, which was the concept [behind Pakistan’s creation], we have to ensure the rule of law,” Imran Khan said while addressing Kissan […]

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Assets reference to be filed by NAB against Rana Sanaullah

LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday has decided to file a reference against Rana Sanaullah. NAB will file the reference in assets beyond means case. Rana Sanaullah is the president of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and MNA. The authority will file the reference in NAB court. NAB will take final approval from the […]

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PM arrives in DI Khan

DI KHAN: Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived here Thursday on a day-long visit to distribute Kisan Cards among farmers and agriculture growers of Khyber Pakthunkhwa. Prime Minister was accompanied by Chief Minister Mahmood Khan and Federal Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. In the first phase, two lac farmers and agriculture growers out of 0.5 million registered […]

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Covid-19 national tally of active cases drops below 62,000

ISLAMABAD: The national tally of Covid-19 active cases on Thursday was recorded 61,558 with 2,357 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 2,688 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. Fifty-eight corona patients died during past 24 hours, 55 of whom were under treatment in different hospitals and three of […]

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President stresses making ‘preventive healthcare a national priority’

ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi on Thursday said preventive healthcare was the best approach to control diseases and stressed on making the practice a national priority. “Healthcare is often skewed towards curative medicine neglecting the preventive care. Why not make the people aware not to fall ill in the first place?” the president said in […]

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Ali Zaffar pashto song ‘Larsha Pekhawar’ out now

After the huge success of Laila O’ Laila and Allay, Ali Zafar has released a thrilling Pashto song ‘Larsha Pekhawar’ featuring female renowned singer Gul Panra and a very talented rap trio from Peshawar, ‘Fortitude Pukhtoon Core’. The song is trending on YouTube.  This is the third regional song by Ali Zafar and it is […]

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6 arrested for handing out fake Covid test reports at Bacha Khan International Airport

PESHAWAR: On  Thursday Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested six laboratory staffers at the Bacha Khan International Airport for being allegedly involved in making fake Covid reports for travelers. The FIA team apprehended the laboratory in-charge and six other people suspected to be part of it and also seized fake reports from the Peshawar airport […]

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Pakistan’s GDP to rise by 4% in fiscal year 2022 as per ADB’s projection

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economic growth rebounded to 3.9% in fiscal year 2020-2021 and is expected to reach 4% in fiscal year 2021-22, as business activity gradually resumed in the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, said the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in a report released Wednesday. According to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2021 Update, ADB’s […]

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Kubra Khan discusses her journey of ‘Sinf-e-Aahan’

  Kubra Khan shared about the difficulties she faced on the set of Sinf-e-Aahan. The actor went on to reveal that she has used real guns and heavy weights during scenes. Kubra Khan, who is working alongside Sajal Aly, Yumna Zaidi, Ramsha Khan, and Syra Yousuf for the much-anticipated ISPR project, expressed day-to-day efforts that […]

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National security goes with economic stability, says Moeed Yusuf

ISLAMABAD: On Wednesday, Moeed Yusuf, the National Security Advisor, said that national security is directly linked with economic stability and wished to maintain healthy relations with central Asian republics, Daily Times reported. While talking to the media, he said that it is a need of time to extend and strengthen our relations with the central […]

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Black shop worker, 26, shares racist abuse from Currys PC World colleagues who called him 'Afroman'

Terrelle Graham, 26, from Bradley Stoke, south Gloucestershire, claimed he was subject to racist abuse from his colleagues while he was working at Currys PC World in Bristol.

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Landlords fill 240 BIN BAGS with trash after winning battle to evict nightmare tenant in Swindon

Jane Shoulders, 60, and her 63-year-old husband Vic decided to rent out their three-bedroom house in Swindon, Wiltshire, for £750 per month after relocating to be near a sick relative.

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Scrap king's son wins bitter High Court battle over late father's £4million fortune

Gary Goodwin made the successful bid in the High Court over his late father Tom's (pictured) £4million fortune.

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Students let their hair down for another night out in Nottingham as they make most of Freshers' Week

Thousands of people descended onto nightclub strips in Birmingham and Nottingham last night, wearing tiki themed fancy dress as Freshers' Week continued into its second evening.

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'Cancel culture' as Worcester College apologises to students for hosting Christian conference

Students reportedly complained that the the curriculum for the week-long event was 'Islamaphobic' as the final day included a discussion about 'the nature of Islam'.

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PM directs timely release of funds for NHA highway projects

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday directed timely release of funds for the highway projects to ensure connectivity, trade and employment opportunities for rural and urban areas. Chairing a meeting to review the progress on projects under National Highway Authority (NHA), the prime minister said roads played a vital role in economic development. The […]

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Intermediate board office raided by police: three arrested

KARACHI: Police have raided the Board of Intermediate office. They arrested three accused involved in fake certificates, documents and jobs scam. Shara-e-Noor Jahan police have conducted a raid at the Board of Intermediate office. They arrested three persons including the mastermind of the gang Nigar Nafees. “A Grade-14 IT officer of the Intermediate Board, Akram, […]

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First-ever unified curriculum to be taught in elite, public schools unlike past: Shafqat Mehmood

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Shafqat Mehmood Wednesday said that the widely debated unified curriculum launched by the present government will be the first-ever curriculum to studied by the elite as well as public schools. Speaking at a two-day summit held here in a local hotel entitled “Leaders in Islamabad”, he said […]

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Taliban detain guards for taking off Pak’s flag from aid trucks in Afghanistan

KABUL: On Wednesday, the Taliban asserted that they have arrested four border guards for taking off Pakistan’s flag from aid trucks along the Torkham border in Afghanistan, according to sources. The incident of guards removing a Pakistan flag affixing to the side of an aid truck happened on Sunday and later the video went viral […]

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Noor Mukadam case: IHC hears bail plea of Zahir’s parents

ISLAMABAD: A bench of Islamabad High Court on Wednesday directed the Islamabad police chief and the investigation officer to personally appear in the court in hearing of Noor Mukadam murder case. The High Court today continued the hearing of bail petitions of prime suspect Zahir Zaffer’s parents. Justice Aamir Farooq of the IHC heard the […]

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SC discards review petition against the demolition of Nasla Tower

KARACHI: The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday has discarded the review petition of builder and residents against the demolition of Nasla Tower. Nasla Tower is located in Karachi’s Sindhi Muslim Society. SC bench took the review petition filed by the residents and the builder of Nasla Tower. SC bench took it at the Karachi Registry […]

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New Zealand called off tour due to the fake emails from India: Fawad Chaudhry

ISLAMABAD: On Wednesday, while holding a press conference, the Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry said that fake emails from India were behind the cancellation of New Zealand’s tour, Daily Times reported. Fawad Chaudhry accompanied by Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed said that we are living in the age of the fifth-generation war and […]

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Farrukh welcomes ADB forecast about Pakistan’s economy

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Wednesday welcomed the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) forecast about sustainable economic growth in Pakistan. In a series of tweets, he said like other international financial institutions, the ADB’s forecast about Pakistan’s economy was welcoming. اے ڈی پی نے کورونا وائرس کے حملوں کے دوران […]

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PM Imran khan says EMVs will resolve every problem

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister while addressing the ceremony of Performance Agreements’ signing said that before the launching of the electronic machines, no one knew how to resolve the crisis but now with electronic machines every issue will be solved, Daily Times reported. He maintained that those who are criticizing the electronic machines are not the well-wishers […]

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Foolproof security to be ensured for Chehlum: orders IG Sindh

KARACHI: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh Mushtaq Mahar has ordered the concerned officials. He asked them to ensure foolproof security arrangements on the day of Chehlum. Mushtaq Mahar asked the officials to ensure strict security measures on the routes of the Chehlum processions. The bomb disposal squad should check the routes of the procession. […]

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PAF trainer aircraft crashes near Mardan

A small trainer aircraft of the Pakistan Air Force crashed on Wednesday near Mardan during a routine training mission, according to a PAF spokesperson. “A Board of Inquiry has been ordered by the Air Headquarters to investigate the cause of the accident,” said spokesperson. However, no loss of life or property has been reported yet, […]

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PM Imran extends warm wishes to Justin Trudeau on election victory

ISLAMABAD: On Wednesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan extended warm wishes to his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau on Twitter on his re-election to a third-term. “Congratulations Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on election victory. Looking forward to working together to further strengthen our bilateral relationship,” Prime Minister Khan tweeted. Justin Trudeau, in power since 2015 and governing with a […]

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PM asks his team to set high performance benchmark for next 2 years

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday, terming good governance the key to success of a government, urged his cabinet members to stay focused in achieving the targets and make the political party stronger through performance delivery. “We are ensuring that during our tenure, all the promises are met and all services delivered to the […]

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Banning schools for Afghan girls would be un-Islamic, says PM Khan

In an interview with the BBC, Prime Minister Imran Khan said, prohibited women and girls from gaining education in neighbouring Afghanistan would be un-Islamic. Last week, the Taliban excluded girls from secondary schools with only boys and male teachers allowed back,  with a Taliban spokesman later saying they would return to the classroom “as soon […]

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Author claims France's last king Louis XVI was born with autism-spectrum disorder

American writer Nancy Goldstone told AirMail that French king Louis XVI's struggles started from birth, after he was born in 1754 with autism-spectrum disorder (ASD).

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The US millionaire who has Britain over a barrel of CO2

CF Industries, one of the biggest fertiliser businesses in the world, shut its two plants in Teesside and Cheshire after a large surge in gas prices meant production wouldn't be profitable.

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Household transport emissions fell by a QUARTER in 2020

Household transport emissions fell by almost a quarter in 2020 as commuters ditched the office for working from home during the coronavirus crisis.

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NCOC lifts additional NPIs in six high risk districts amid disease decline

ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Tuesday decided to lift additional non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) in six high districts due to gradual decline in disease prevalence from September 21. Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar chaired the NCOC session and reviewing the gradual decline in the disease to remove […]

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Rana Sanaullah addresses a press conference in Lahore

While talking to the press conference today in Lahore, PML-N Punjab President Rana Sanaullah said that there is no N, M and Sheen in the party but all are together while Maryam Nawaz is the future and Shahbaz and Hamza are the leaders. “Maryam Nawaz has delivered in the past, and she is the future […]

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FM urges West to ‘eschew tendency to mold Afghan society’

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has urged the West “to eschew the tendency to mold the Afghan society and body politic according to its own worldview”. “The international community needs to realize that the new order of things in Afghanistan is not something that can be wished away or rendered insignificant through polemics and […]

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PM Imran will meet Pakistan’s T20 World Cup squad tomorrow

Prime Minister Imran Khan has decided to meet the national T20 World Cup squad on Wednesday (tomorrow) to boost the confidence of the players after the New Zealand team cancelled their tour at the last minute concerning the security issues. According to sources, the arrangements have been finalized for the meeting between the premier and […]

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Pakistan ponders legal action against England, New Zealand cricket boards

  ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will consult legal experts to take action against the England and New Zealand cricket boards after they cancelled tours citing “security” issues which cost the Pakistan Television (PTV) millions of rupees, Information Minister Fawad Chauhdry said on Tuesday. In a tweet, he said that consultations would be held with lawyers for taking […]

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An extra 10,000 Britons are likely to die of cancer because of Covid pandemic

University College London researchers said the drop off in emergency referrals from GPs since March last year because of the Covid pandemic resulted in around 40,000 late cancer diagnoses.

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DAN WOOTTON: Forget what your woke world leader chums say, Boris

DAN WOOTTON: It's hard to believe I'm writing this in 2021 but Britain's lights are close to going out. Literally. Our food supplies are in doubt for Christmas.

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How has the energy crisis come about? As fears over fallout deepen, we answer the vital questions

The UK is reliant on expensive gas imports in the winter via connector pipes from the continent, Norway and Russia, which has squeezed supplies.

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Energy bills crunch: Ten things you need to know about the crisis

Households could be facing a substantial hike in energy bills as the soaring cost of wholesale gas sparks chaos. We answer your most common questions

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Girl, 10, with rare, incurable cancer who ticked off a celebrity wishlist has died

Sophie Fairall, from Stubbington, Hampshire, who was terminally ill with rhabdomyosarcoma has died aged 10, her heartbroken mother has confirmed.

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FBR denies extension in filing date of income tax returns

ISLAMABAD:  On Tuesday the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) clarified that it is not considering an extension in the date for filing annual income tax returns.  The taxpayers should submit annual tax returns before September 30, FBR spokesperson stated.  The spokesperson denied  stories regarding a supposed extension in the date, he stated that no proposal […]

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NAB asked DCs to sale properties of Nawaz Sharif for Avenfield case fine

LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has started a process for recovery of an eight million pounds fine. The court had imposed the fine on former prime minister Nawaz Sharif in Avenfield reference case. The National Accountability Bureau wrote a letter to deputy commissioners. It has stated that the DCs should recover the amount which […]

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CM for flawless law and order maintenance to avert Dir-like incidents

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mahmood Khan has said that besides ongoing initiatives against terrorism and anti-state activities, there was a need to be more vigilant on local level for best law and order prevalence in the province. Chief Minister was presiding over a high level meeting held to review the overall law and order […]

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Pakistan is a secure country for tourism, sports, business activities: COAS

RAWALPINDI: On Tuesday, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa while speaking to the Greek Ambassador Andreas Papastavrou said that Pakistan is out of danger for all kinds of international tourism, sports and business activities. “We encourage healthy bilateral exchanges in all areas of common interest,” Gen Bajwa said. According to ISPR, matters […]

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Malika-e-Tarannum remembered on her 95th birth anniversary

ISLAMABAD: Renowned cultural icon and one of the most legendary voices of Pakistan Malika-e-Tarannum Noor Jehan was remembered on her 95th birth anniversary to pay homages for her unfordable services for entertainment industry. For more than 35 years, Madam Noor Jehan had ruled the film industry and sung approximately six thousand songs for Urdu, Punjabi […]

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PM Imran Khan receives praise from Zaibullah Mujahid for peace efforts in Afghanistan

 On Tuesday, while speaking to media in Kabul, Taliban spokesperson and Deputy Minister for Information and Culture Zabiullah Mujahid appreciated Prime Minister Imran Khan for doing his best to build peace in Afghanistan. Mujahid further said that the western countries were blaming Afghanistan for human rights violations without accepting it. “We think this is a […]

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21 year old boy got killed in front of his father for resisting robbery

  KARACHI: A young man was shot dead during an armed robbery yesterday. He resisted while driving his car with his father inside on the University Road of Gulshan-i-Iqbal. According to the police, the 21-year-old deceased, Umer Butt was killed near Al-Jadeed Super­market in the busy Mosamiat area. Four robbers riding on two motorbikes were […]

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Govt files petition to stop PIC giving details of PM’s gifts

The hearing of a petition filed by the federal government against the order given by the Pakistan Information Commission to give details of the gifts received by Prime Minister Imran Khan from abroad to a citizen began on Monday in Islamabad High Court. Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb of the IHC heard the petition. Assistant Attorney […]

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SBP raises interest rate by 25 basis points to 7.25%

  KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Monetary Policy Committee took a decision on Monday. It decided to raise its policy rate by 25 basis points to 7.25 per cent. MPC issued a statement. It said “Since its last meeting in July, the MPC noted that the pace of the economic recovery has exceeded […]

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Mobile Services to remain suspended on the Chehlum processions: Rasheed

ISLAMABAD: On Monday, the Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed said that it has been decided to suspend mobile services on Chehlum processions concerning the security measures to avoid any unwanted incident. While addressing a press conference, the minister said that to protect the processions, the Pakistan Army and Rangers troops will be employed for security. […]

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James Middleton's bride Alizee reveals she wore her mother-in-law Carole's wedding dress

Speaking to Hello!, the financial analyst, 32, said she borrowed the gown, which was donned by the Duchess of Cambridge's mother in 1980 during her nuptials to Michael, after falling 'in love with it'.

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Emmy Awards: Cedric the Entertainer mocks Royal family over Harry and Meghan's Oprah interview

The comedian, 57, had been running through the TV highlights of the past year, brought up the bombshell interview in which Meghan claimed concerns were raised over son Archie's skin colour.

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Strictly launch's lowest EVER viewing figures are attributed to lacklustre line-up

The BBC show attracted an audience of 7.2 million viewers for the inaugural show over the weekend, and while those numbers remain broadly impressive

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Woman sparks debate by saying women who have children in their 60s are 'selfish'

A British woman sparked a debate on Mumsnet when she said she thought it was selfish to have children in your 60s, because you are likely to die when the child is still young.

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U.N. chief cautioned China and U.S. to avoid new Cold War

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned China and the US of a potential new Cold War. He asked the countries to repair their “completely dysfunctional” relationship. He said challenges relating to vaccination, climate change and other global challenges cannot be resolved. Constructive relations in the global community, including among superpowers are necessary to resolve them. UN […]

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In-person Emmys return as Netflix eyes TV’s top prize with ‘The Crown’

Television’s top stars gathered for the first time in two years on Sunday at the Emmy Awards, where “The Crown” took four awards in the first hour and is tipped to finally win the small screen’s biggest prize for Netflix. The critically adored British royals saga will battle for the best drama prize with the […]

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PCB rejects NZ’s offer to reschedule series

On Monday, the New Zealand Cricket Board approached the Pakistan Cricket Board and expressed their desire to reschedule the series called off earlier. According to the sources, the Kiwi Board said that New Zealand wants to play in Pakistan again and looking for a suitable time for rescheduling series. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board has […]

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Eight dead after gunman opens fire on Russian campus

A gunman opened fire on a Russian university campus on Monday killing at least eight people, investigators said, in the country’s second mass shooting this year to target students. Videos circulating on social media showed people throwing belongings from windows of university buildings in the central city of Perm before jumping to flee the shooter. […]

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Pakistan Navy sets up free medical camps at Sindh, Balochistan coastal areas

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy in collaboration with welfare organizations on Monday established a free medical camp at coastal areas of Gharo, District Thatta in Sindh, and Chur Bandar in Balochistan. A dedicated team of doctors comprising ear, nose, throat (ENT), Skin, and Child besides medical specialists, general surgeons, gynecologists, and general duty medical officers examined the […]

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Peace in Pakistan proportional to peace in Afghanistan: Interior Minister

Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid on Monday has said that Pakistan’s peace is proportionally attached with the peace in Afghanistan, reiterating Islamabad’s position that it wants stability and tranquillity in the neighbouring Muslim country. Talking to the media in Islamabad, the interior minister said that Pakistan evacuated 16,000 people including personnel of the World Bank and […]

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University professor grows different fruits on a single tree

An American university professor has come up with a tree in which different fruits are grown. As technology continues to evolve with time, we get stunned by hearing stories and news about amazing discoveries. A foreign news agency reported that Sam Van Aken, who has won  several art awards to his name, started working on […]

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LHC full bench hearing Musharraf, Zardari cases dissolved

LAHORE: A bench of Lahore High Court (LHC), constituted to hear pending cases against former presidents Pervez Musharraf, Asif Ali Zardari and ex-PM Yousaf Raza Gillani, was dissolved without proceedings, Daily Times has learnt. Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmad, a member of the bench, did not hear the case due to personal reasons, which was resulting […]

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SHC judge inquires Sindh govt about alleged corruption in NICVD

KARACHI: A Sindh High Court judge inquired on Monday from the provincial government amid alleged corruption to the tune of billions in the hospital. On the complaint of a terminated NICVD doctor, the Sindh court asked the Sindh government defense how a public entity was allowed to have private clinics? To which the defense replied […]

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Armeena Khan, Sheraz Ali’s short film ‘Snapshot’ selected for two international festivals

Armeena Rana Khan, who rose to fame through her performances in ‘Bin Roye’ and ‘Janaan’, shared on her Instagram handle that she’s produced her first short film titled ‘Snapshot’. She announced that the short film was all set to be screened at two international film festivals.  Armeena Rana Khan recently made her comeback to TV […]

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New monsoon spell to enter in country from today

ISLAMABAD: The Meteorological Department on Monday forecast entry of a new monsoon spell in the country from today evening. The monsoon currents are likely to penetrate in the country which will bring rainfall in Islamabad, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan region.  This monsoon system will bring rainfall with wind and thunderstorm from Thursday 23rd […]

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U.S. broadcaster lauds P.M. Imran Khan for saving thousands of Afghan lives

  US political commentator, radio broadcaster and TV personality Glenn Beck heaped praise on Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday. He credited the Pakistani prime minister for saving thousands of people who wished to evacuate the Mazar-i-Sharif city. In his tweets, Beck heaped praise to PM Imran Khan. Saying that he had reached out to […]

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MCB VP sent to jail on 14-day judicial remand

 LAHORE: Vice President of Muslim Commercial Bank (MCB) Asim Suri has been sent to jail on 14-day judicial remand on charges of influencing witnesses in a money laundering case against PML-N president Shehbaz Sharif and others. Judicial Magistrate Yousuf Rehman heard the case, in which Asim Suri was produced by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) […]

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Afghanistan, climate change top list of issues at UNGA debate; Imran to address Sept 24

UNITED NATIONS: Afghanistan, climate change and the corona-virus crises will dominate discussions at the U.N. General Assembly’s hybrid high-level debate starting Tuesday in which a large number of world leaders, including Prime Minister Imran Khan, are set to participate, as security is tightened in New York. Despite U.S. requests that member states send pre-recorded messages […]

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SECDIV holds two-day training on counter nuclear proliferation

ISLAMABAD: A team of Strategic Export Control Division (SECDIV) conducted a two-day Commodity Identification Training (CIT) at Model Customs Collectorate, Sost this month, aimed at enhancing awareness on strategic export controls and implementation of UNSC sanctions. The training on September 15-16 was aimed at enhancing the competence of frontline field staff in the identification and […]

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Gas pipeline worth Rs8bn inaugurated at Koh-e-Daman, NA-29

Member of National Assembly (MNA) from NA-29, Nasir Khan Musazai here Sunday inaugurated a sui-gas pipeline costing Rs 8 billion for the residents of Koh-e-Daman, NA-29, Peshawar-III. Addressing an inauguration ceremony held at Nasib Gul Hujra, MNA Nasir Khan said that PTI government would address all the deprivations of masses as billions of rupees development […]

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Pakistanis, Chinese participate in friendship marathon

The nationals of Pakistan and China representing various segments of society enthusiastically participated in a friendship marathon in Tianjin organized by the Pakistani Embassy in coordination with the Tianjin Municipal Government. According to China Economic Net, the Pakistani Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque and Director General of Foreign Affairs Office of Tianjin Municipal Government, […]

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Dengue fever: 34 more cases reported in Punjab

Punjab’s health authorities on Sunday reported 34 more cases of dengue fever in Punjab. According to a spokesperson of the Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department Punjab, confirmed dengue fever cases in the province have surged with 29 cases reported from Lahore. “In Punjab overall 534 dengue fever cases have been reported so far including 369 […]

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PTI’s promise of Green Line Bus has turned into reality

The Central Vice President PTI and Leader of Opposition in Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil Sheikh, on Sunday, expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Imran Khan for providing better transport facilities to citizens of Karachi. To expose the 13 year performance of PPP Sindh government in transport sector, Haleem Adil reached Ahsanabad- the starting point of a […]

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No health setups in Islamabad sans license after June 2022

The Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority (IHRA) has said that no healthcare establishments would be allowed to continue their services in the federal capital after June 2022 without having the authority’s license. “All public and private healthcare setups including hospitals, laboratories, and clinics should register with the authority to avoid facing the issue of sealing the […]

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Environmental pollution biggest challenge: SACM

Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Punjab on Investment and Trade Ahsan Saleem Baryar has said that increasing environmental pollution is the biggest challenge for the whole world, adding that Prime Minister Imran Khan has launched the Clean and Green Pakistan programme, which is the biggest initiative in the country’s history, keeping in view the […]

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today, 20th September 2021

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 20 September 2021 is being sold for Rs. 96450 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 112500 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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KP Govt initiates projects in health sector

PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was working on various projects worth billions of rupees in primary, secondary and tertiary health care to further strengthen the health sector and provide quality medical treatment facilities to the people at their doorsteps. Steps were being taken under an integrated plan to ensure physical progress on those […]

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Top 5 animated films of Pakistan based on real events

A few years ago, there was no trend of making animated films in Pakistan, and there was not much awareness among the people about animated films. In the last few years, Pakistan has shown some of the best-animated movies to the world. Pakistan has now come a long way in this field. In this article, […]

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Police officer deployed on anti-polio team’s security shot dead

  KOHAT:  On Sunday, a police constable deployed for the security of the anti-polio team was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Kohat. Police suspect personal enmity may have driven the assailants to murder the victim. The provincial police have launched a search after gathering the evidence. The body of the deceased cop was shifted […]

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Sudden change in plan was matter of minutes says NZ Cricket chief David White

 The board was initially satisfied with security arrangements in Pakistan that is why we sent our team to the country, New Zealand Cricket Chief Executive David White admitted on Sunday. “The advice changed, the threat level changed and, as a consequence, we took the only responsible course of action possible. I’m comfortable with the decision […]

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Pakistan dispatches 300-ton edibles for people of Afghanistan as humanitarian aid

PESHAWAR: Pak-Afghan Cooperation Forum (PACF), on behalf of the Pakistan government on Sunday dispatched 17 trucks loaded with 300 ton edibles to Afghanistan on the humanitarian basis. Briefing media at the at Pak-Afghan border Torkham, Chairman, Pak-Afghan Cooperation Forum (PACF) Habibullah Khan Khattak, said “Afghans are our Muslim brothers and neighbors and we have centuries […]

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US Capital on high alert as scores plan to protest

Hundreds of police officers will be on duty as the US Capitol on Saturday braced for a rally by supporters of the hundreds of people who breached the building on Jan. 6 trying to overturn former President Donald Trump’s election defeat. A black eight-foot-high (2.44 m) fence which surrounded the white-domed building for about six […]

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FIA arrests MCB VP for influencing witnesses in money laundering case against Shehbaz

LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Sunday arrested Muslim Commercial Bank (MCB) vice president Asim Suri on charges of influencing witnesses in a money laundering case against PML-N president Shehbaz Sharif and others, Daily Times has learnt, citing sources. Suri and MCB Group Head Azhar Mahmood were allegedly coercing prosecution witnesses, including bank officials, […]

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Dengue virus looms over Punjab as province reports 34 cases in a day

LAHORE: A recent spike in the number of dengue virus infections in Punjab has started ringing alarm bells among health professionals, as the province reported 34 new dengue cases in the last 24 hours.  Lahore was the most affected city from the dengue virus where 29 cases emerged in the last 24 hours, as per […]

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PCB to stand aggressive against New Zealand in ICC meeting

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to take a tough stance against the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) board at the International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting. Sources privy to the development said that PCB has decided to lobby against New Zealand Cricket and adopt a tough stance against its recent action of abandoning the Pakistan […]

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I’m going to Pakistan tomorrow, who coming with me? : Gayle tweets

West Indies opener Chris Gayle lifted the spirits of Pakistan fans with his tweet , “I’m going to Pakistan tomorrow”. A  huge number of Pakistani fans on Twitter lauding him for standing behind the country in its time of need. The cricketer’s statement soon became the top trend on Twitter in Pakistan. The 41-year-old allrounder […]

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CJP inaugurates Pakistan Corner at Al Azhar University Jakarta

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Gulzar Ahmed has inaugurated the Allama Muhammad Iqbal Room and Pakistan Corner in the library of Al Azhar University Jakarta. The Chief Justice was currently on a four-day visit to Indonesia, accompanied by Justice Ejaz ul Ahsan, to participate in the second Judicial Conference of Constitutional and Supreme […]

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Pakistan capable to host international cricket, security arrangements: Faisal Javed

ISLAMABAD: Senator, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Faisal Javed Khan on Sunday said, Pakistan was the best place for cricket and hosted many international matches for which they made unprecedented security arrangements. Talking to a private news channel he said, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), and the Government made foolproof security arrangements for all visiting teams and assured […]

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Pakistan receives first consignment of buses for Karachi BRT project

A cargo ship carrying the Green Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project buses has arrived in Pakistan. The cargo ship Feng Shen, loaded with 40 buses, arrived Pakistan on Sunday. According to the reports another consignment of 40 buses will arrive in Pakistan from China in the first week of October.  Governor Sindh Imran Ismail […]

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Afghanistan, climate change top list of issues at UNGA debate; Imran to address Sept 24

UNITED NATIONS: Afghanistan, climate change and the coronavirus crises will dominate discussions at the U.N. General Assembly’s hybrid high-level debate starting Tuesday in which a large number of world leaders, including Prime Minister Imran Khan, are set to participate, as security is tightened in New York. Despite U.S. requests that member states send pre-recorded messages […]

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The Kiwis will leave for their homeland at 6 pm today

ISLAMABAD: On Friday, the New Zealand cricket team which cancelled its Pakistan tour one-sidedly over security concerns, has now reached the airport and will leave depart via a chartered flight at 6 pm today. The team will reach their homeland via a chartered flight RJD-232. The chartered plane will first take them to UAE and […]

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Ailing Umer Sharif expected to fly US in 36 hours: Murtaza Wahab

KARACHI: Today, Sindh government spokesperson Murtaza Wahab said that an air ambulance would arrive at Jinnah International Airport (JIAP) in the next 24 to 36 hours to take ailing Umer Sharif to the United States for treatment. Murtaza Wahab said that the US government had issued visas to the ailing comedian and his family members […]

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Public’s fondness for PTI gone due to rising inflation: Shehbaz

  PML-N President and opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif expressed his gratitude over the results of recently held cantonment board elections. He said the party sailed efficiently. He asserted that people have lost all their love for the PTI government owing to unstoppable inflation. Shehbaz Sharif addressed a workers’ convention in Sialkot which is part of […]

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No room for corrupt people: Malik Amin

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Environment, Malik Amin Aslam on Saturday said Imran Khan laid the foundation of a new Pakistan and there was no room for corrupt people. While visiting the ongoing development works in Shaheedabad area of Hassanabdal, he said the electronic voting machine would help ensure rigging free elections. He […]

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Sadly, global politics won over great game of cricket: Ali Zaidi

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi in a tweet said that sadly, global politics has won over the great game of cricket. In a tweet, the minister said that there were no security threats and New Zealand gladly accepted credit for handling March’19 massacre of Muslims with grace, adding that “then you […]

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Three explosive blasts in Jalalabad leaving two dead and 20 wounded

Jalalabad, Afghanistan: On Saturday, three deadly blasts flared up in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad leaving two people dead and almost 20 wounded, a Taliban official said. “So far we have reports of two killed and up to 20 wounded,” said the Taliban official, adding that that a patrol vehicle was targeted. “Women and […]

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Over the urs of saint Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai, Sindh govt issues public holiday on Sept 22

KARACHI: The Sindh government announced a public holiday on September 22 (Wednesday) to mark the urs of saint Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai. Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai commonly known by the honorifics Lakhino Latif, Latif Ghot, Bhittai, and Bhit Jo Shah, was a Sindhi Sufi mystic, and poet, widely considered to be the greatest poet of […]

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Taliban replaces Women’s Ministry with moral police

The Taliban replaced the Ministry of Women’s Affairs with the Ministry of Virtue and Vice on Friday. The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan officially put an end to the ministry of women affairs and replaced it with one of its strictest ministries. Female employees said they had been trying to come to work for several weeks […]

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