Airbnb to offer 100,000 free beds for Ukraine refugees

New York: US vacation-rental platform Airbnb said Monday it would offer free short-term stays to up to 100,000 people fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The San Francisco-based company said in a statement that its top leaders had “sent letters to leaders across Europe, starting with the leaders of Poland, Germany, Hungary, and Romania, offering support […]

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Robbers kills man over resistance

KASUR: A man was gunned down over offering resistance in a dacoity bid near Nishat factory,Gagga road on Monday. According to Saddar Phool Nagar police, Abdul Jabbar r/o Phool Nagar was travelling on a motorcycle when unidentified armed dacoits intercepted him at gun point near Nishat factory.He offered resistance on which the robbers opened fire […]

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Jazz eclipse Suns, Embiid and Harden shine for Sixers

Los Angeles: The NBA-leading Phoenix Suns and Western Conference rivals Golden State tumbled Sunday as Joel Embiid and James Harden signaled the Philadelphia 76ers are a force to be reckoned with in the East. The surging Utah Jazz, fueled by 26 points from Donovan Mitchell, downed the Suns 118-114 to post their eighth victory in […]

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Shehbaz using delaying tactics to avoid indictment in money laundering case: Farrukh

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Monday said Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif was using delaying tactics to avoid his indictment in the money laundering case filed by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). “It is my appeal to the court to accept the fresh petition of FIA seeking […]

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Trolls are not ‘real fans’, says Muslim cricketer Shami

  New Delhi: India’s most prominent Muslim cricketer Mohammed Shami has slammed trolls as neither real fans nor real Indians in his first comments since being subjected to vitriolic online abuse following the defeat to Pakistan at the T20 World Cup. Shami, 31, became the main target of abuse after India was thrashed by their […]

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PTI completes 29 dams in last two years

ISLAMABAD: PTI government has initiated work on mega-dam projects after coming into power and so far completed 27 dams in last two years in last two years. As many as 27 dams have been completed /laid off, from Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) having storage capacity of 68,939-acre feet in various districts of Balochistan, said […]

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Religious ministry reactivates ‘Web Evaluation Cell’ against blasphemous material on social media

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has reactivated its ‘Web Evaluation Cell’ for overcoming the blasphemous material on social media.  Religious Ministry’s Focal Person Muhammad Umar Butt said the ministry had always played a vital role to create intersect and interfaith harmony across all sections of the society. The ministry had always […]

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Minister launches tree plantation drive under Clean Green Peshawar

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Local Government and Rural Development Faisal Amin Gandapur inaugurated spring tree planting campaign under “Clean Green Peshawar” project of Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) by planting poplar sapling in Bagh-e-Naran Hayatabad here Sunday. On this occasion, the minister was briefed in detail about the tree plantation campaign of the Authority. He […]

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PM expresses resolve, unwavering commitment to country’s security

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday reiterating resolve and unwavering commitment to the security of country and nation, said that the armed forces of the country, backed by the nation, would respond to any military aggression in a befitting manner. On his Twitter handle, the Prime Minister, while marking the third anniversary of Pakistan’s exemplary […]

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UN to launch appeal to fund humanitarian operations in Ukraine amid Russian attacks

UNITED NATIONS: Secretary-General António Guterres has announced that the UN will launch an appeal to fund its humanitarian operations in Ukraine, amid reports of casualties and people fleeing their homes to seek safety as Russian military operations in the country escalate. According to American media reports, Russian forces bombarded Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, again on Saturday […]

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Queen Elizabeth’s first portrait as sovereign leaves royal fans swooning

  The Buckingham Palace on Saturday mesmerized the royal fans with the first official portraits of British Queen Elizabeth II as Sovereign. Sharing the stunning photo of the young queen, the palace said, “On this day 70 years ago, just twenty days after her accession to the throne, The Queen sat for her first official […]

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‘Huqooq-e-Sindh March’ demonstrates public distrust in PPP-led govt: Farrukh

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Saturday said the “Huqooq-e-Sindh March” (Sindh rights march) manifested the growing distrust of the people in the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) led government in the province marred by bad governance, corruption, and lawlessness. In a news statement, he said that the ‘Huqooq-e-Sindh March’ by […]

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Matches decided in 1st Sindh Muslim tennis championship

KARACHI: As many as four matches of the 1st All Sindh Muslim Sports Trophy Tennis Championship were decided. According to the fifth-day results of the championship, here on Saturday. Men’s Singles Pre Quarter Adnan Khan beat Raheel Shabbir 6-0,6-4 Men’s Doubles Quarter Nadir Bachani beat Muneer Derbari 6-2, 6-3 Asif Bachani beat Shahab Khan 6-2, […]

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Africa faces tough job not to become world’s plastic ‘dustbin’

Abidjan: What can be done to prevent Africa from becoming the world’s biggest dumping ground for plastic? That’s one of the big questions facing United Nations members next week at a stock-taking on Earth’s environmental woes. From Antananarivo to Dakar via Nairobi and Conakry, African cities are scarred by huge landfills where plastic waste is […]

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Somalia extends election deadline to next month

Mogadishu: Somalia on Friday extended its deadline to finish voting for the lower house of parliament, the latest in a series of election delays that risk starving the country of budget funds. The fragile Horn of Africa nation has struggled to hold elections, with polls delayed by more than a year, bedeviled by political squabbling […]

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Minister urges educationists to modify national curriculum

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood on Friday stressed the need for skill-based education to compete job market requirements and urged educationists and academia of the country to play their role in modifying the current curriculum. Addressing the certificates awarding ceremony under the Prime Minister’s Skill for All initiative in the […]

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Ukraine-Russia latest updates: Loud blasts heard in east Ukrainian city of Kharkiv

Loud blasts were heard in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Friday, a witness told Reuters, as missile strikes and air raid alerts were reported in a number of cities in Ukraine. An estimated 100,000 people fled as explosions and gunfire rocked major cities. Dozens have been reported killed. Russian troops seized the Chernobyl […]

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UN envoy voices concern over continuing violence against Palestinians in occupied territories

UNITED NATIONS: The UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, has expressed concern over the persisting violence against Palestinians in the occupied territories, arguing that it would undercut prospects for a two-State solution. Briefing the UN Security Council, Wennesland underlined the need for “firm action” that will enable Israelis and Palestinians […]

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Fawad supports PECA, urges collective efforts for media sector reforms

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Friday said he ‘fully’ supported the implementation of the Pakistan Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) as ‘toying with public dignity’ was being committed on social media. He, in a tweet, invited critics to bring improvement in the PECA but opposing the law’s existence or implementation in total […]

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Liton, Mushfiqur guide Bangladesh to 306-4 in Afghanistan ODI

Chittagong, Bangladesh: Liton Das and Mushfiqur Rahim shared a record 202-run partnership to guide Bangladesh to 306-4 in the second one-day international against Afghanistan in Chittagong on Friday. Liton hit 136 off 126 balls and Mushfiqur added 86 off 93 balls as they punished Afghanistan’s bowlers after Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal won the toss and […]

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Cane commissioner appreciates OPC Punjab over relief to expats

LAHORE: Punjab Cane Commissioner Zaman Wattoo Thursday appreciated the Overseas Pakistanis Commission (OPC) Punjab for providing relief to expatriate Pakistanis by resolving their issues. He visited the office of District Overseas Pakistanis Commission Jhang, according to a spokesperson for the OPC here. District Overseas Pakistanis Committee Chairman Ijaz Hussain and others were also present. The […]

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US asks Imran Khan to play part in averting Russia-Ukraine escalating conflict

WASHINGTON: The visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to Moscow on a prescheduled bilateral visit attained greater significance, as the United States urged him to play his part in averting a “costly” and “destabilizing conflict, following Russia- Ukraine clash. The United States said it has been in touch with Islamabad on the escalating crisis. “We […]

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Today darkest day in history: Mushaal Hussein Malik

ISLAMABAD: The Chairperson of Peace and Culture Organisation (PCO), Mushaal Hussein Mullick has said that around 11,247 rape cases have been committed by the ruthless Indian forces in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) since 1990. In a statement, she said that there were many other cases of gang rape and cases which are […]

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Britain’s most successful Olympian Kenny announces retirement

London: Track cycling great Jason Kenny has announced his retirement, with Britain’s most successful Olympic competitor moving into coaching. The 33-year-old revealed Thursday that he has started work as British Cycling’s men’s podium sprint coach and is in charge of several riders who were his teammates until recently. Kenny’s seventh Olympic gold medal came in […]

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FIA issues guidelines to protect citizens from banking, financial frauds

ISLAMABAD: Cybercrime Wing of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has issued guidelines for the general public to protect themselves from banking and financial frauds. According to the guidelines, never give your personnel information, account number, card number PIN code on phone calls. Always made long and difficult passwords which could not be guessed easily, it […]

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Pakistan sees again rise in COVID-19 death count

On Wednesday, after witnessing a week-long decline in the COVID-19 death count, the country again reported 43 deaths in a day. According to the latest figures released by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), the country has reported 43 COVID-19 deaths and 1,232 new cases in the last 24 hours (Tuesday). After adding the […]

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Excise police seize 10 kg heroin

  PESHAWAR: Excise Police Peshawar Region in a major operation foiled an attempt to smuggle 10kg of heroin near Motorway Toll Plaza on Wednesday and arrested the accused. According to the Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department’s spokesperson, Station House Officer (SHO) Peshawar excise police station Muhammad Riaz and his team received information about narcotics […]

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Pakistan allows India to transport wheat for Afghanistan via Attari-Wagah border

  ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday agreed on an exceptional basis to allow the overland transportation of humanitarian assistance of 50,000 metric tons wheat and lifesaving medicines from India for Afghanistan via Attari-Wagah border up till Torkham. The first batch of 41 Afghan trucks, which entered into Pakistan through Torkham, is returning to Afghanistan today after […]

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‘Plant for Pakistan’ initiative to reverse deforestation, combat climate change

  PESHAWAR: Like many other developing countries, Pakistan is also confronted with the monster challenge of deforestation and climate change where about 27,000 hectares of forests are being vanished per year due to excessive demands for wood, socioeconomic imbalances and weather’s vulnerability. According to National Forest Policy 2015, Pakistan has only five percent area under […]

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Fawad condoles Senator Rehman Malik’s demise

  ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Wednesday condoled the demise of Senator Rehman Malik and prayed to Allah Almighty to rest his soul in eternal peace. Rehman Malik had breathed his last yesterday due to coronavirus complications here. “Rehman Malik passed away – Inna Lillah e Wa Inna Elah-e-Rajaioon. May […]

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Modern cricket stadium being constructed in Islamabad: Sheikh Rashid

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Tuesday announced that modern cricket stadium was being constructed besides setting up a new five-star hotel in Islamabad. Addressing a press conference here, the minister said that Capital Development Authority (CDA) has also been directed to auction three plots in a prime location for setting up new […]

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Fakhar Zaman among top three to score 500 runs in single PSL edition

LAHORE: Lahore Qalandars’ opener Fakhar Zaman acquired the distinction in his cricket profession by turning into the third cricketer to score 500 runs in a solitary edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Fakhar hit 51* off 41 against Islamabad United here on Saturday at the Gaddafi Stadium to accomplish the achievement of a sum […]

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Pakistan’s COVID-19 positivity ratio decreases to 2.51pc for first time in 1.5 months

On Tuesday, according to the latest figures released by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) the country has reported 13 COVID-19 deaths and 961 new cases in the last 24 hours (Monday). After adding the new cases the number of total infections now stands at 1,502,641. However, the overall death toll climbed to 30,053. […]

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Top four unchanged in FIBA women’s world rankings, Belgium up to fifth

BEIJING: FIBA has released its latest women’s world rankings after the Women’s Basketball World Cup 2022 qualifying tournaments, with the top four sides maintaining their places and Belgium leapfrogging France into fifth. The United States continues to lead the standings, followed by Spain, Australia, and Canada. Belgium has overtaken France after resounding victories over Puerto […]

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HBL PSL 2022: Playoffs schedule

    The timetable for the Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) playoffs has been finished as two team groups – Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators – are out of the tournament. The Kings have completed at 6th, while Gladiators finished up their PSL 7 spell at the fifth position. Presently, it has boiled down to four […]

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Whopping plantation under ‘Plant for Pakistan’ starts in KP

PESHAWAR: Whopping plantation activities under ‘Plant for Pakistan’ have been started across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including merged tribal districts on Tuesday. KP Forest Department official told APP that 540 million saplings at national level including 173 million in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa would be planted with the help of 750,000 boy scouts during the ongoing spring season under […]

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Nearly 30,000 people affected by extreme cold weather in south China

ISLAMABAD: As of 5 p.m. Monday, approximately 30,000 locals in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region had been affected by the extreme cold weather since Feb. 18, said the region’s emergency management department on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the freezing weather had inflicted damage on more than 196 hectares of crops, among which the crop yields of […]

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Footballers’ union call for temporary concussion substitutes

Manchester, United Kingdom: Temporary concussion substitutes are needed to safeguard players because of the pressure on medical teams to make quick assessments, the English Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) said Monday. On Sunday, Leeds United’s Robin Koch was substituted 19 minutes after suffering a head injury that needed to be bandaged in a 4-2 loss to […]

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Wasim Akram appraises PCB after being in Hall of Fame

LAHORE: Pakistan’s king of swing Wasim Akram said thanks to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for mentioning him in the ‘Hall of Fame. Taking to Twitter on Monday, Akram shared his affections for being recognized in the Hall of Fame. “To have served your country is a great blessing and to be acknowledged for that […]

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Curry wins MVP with 16 threes in a 50-point all-star performance

Los Angeles: Somebody forgot to tell Stephen Curry that the three-point contest was Saturday as the Golden State Warriors superstar put on a shooting clinic to lead Team LeBron to victory in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. LeBron James sank the game-winning basket as his side edged Team Durant 163-160, giving James his fifth straight […]

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Pakistani squad felicitates China on successful winter games

BEIJING: The members of the Pakistani delegation have expressed their appreciation of China’s efforts in organizing a successful Winter Olympic Games in Beijing. “I have been doing skiing for the last 18 years, and I have been to so many places. But, I would say it is the best infrastructure available here in China,” Pakistan’s […]

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ITP’s campaign in full swing to check traffic rules violations

ISLAMABAD: The campaign of Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) to check violation of traffic rules is in full swing and special efforts are being made to maintain traffic disciple in the city. The main objective of this road safety campaign is to ensure safety to people while road users are being educated for lane discipline during […]

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PML-N ‘lost mind’ after seeing failure in no-trust move: Farrukh

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Farrukh Habib said on Monday Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) has ‘lost its mind’ after seeing failure in the no-trust move, being planned against the Prime MinisteThe Minister, in his response to the press conference of PML-N Information Secretary Marriyum Aurangzeb, said her party came back to […]

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Babar Azam expresses his concerns on Karachi Kings performance

  LAHORE: After the disposal of Karachi Kings from the continuous Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2022, Captain Babar Azam has finally shouted out on the Team’s horrible race all through this season. The Babar Azam- side, who were the only team to have the longest streak of losses with eight continuous defeats in the league, […]

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US reaffirms Russia could attack Ukraine ‘at any time’

Washington: Russia could launch an attack on Ukraine “at any time,” the White House reaffirmed Saturday, as Western politicians gathered in Munich to discuss the crisis. US Press Secretary Jen Psaki said President Joe Biden was due to hold a rare Sunday National Security Council meeting over Russia-Ukraine tensions, having said on Friday he was […]

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Fawad berates opposition for planning ‘rented show’ in Pindi during Pak-Australia 1st cricket test match

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Sunday took opposition to the task for selecting an inappropriate time to hold the so-called power show against the government in Rawalpindi where the Australian Cricket team would be playing the first test match of its tour against Pakistan. He, in a tweet, said Aussies and […]

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Qureshi sees opposition parties’ no-confidence motion as another attempt for fresh deal

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister and Vice Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Sunday said that opposition parties’ announcement to present no-confidence motion was another attempt at bargaining chip for a fresh deal. He said that PTI legislators and their allies in the parliament would collectively defeat such attempts by the opposition leaders to evade accountability. […]

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PM Khan’s upcoming Russia visit of great significance: Chinese Scholar

BEIJING: Prime Minister Imran Khan’s upcoming official visit to Russia is historic and of great strategic significance, Cheng Xizhong, Visiting Professor of Southwest University of Political Science and Law and Senior Fellow of the Charhar Institute said on Sunday. “It is particularly noteworthy that with a gap of 23 years, Russia has invited the Pakistani […]

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today, 20th February 2022

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 20 February 2022 is being sold for Rs. 108880 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 127000 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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IU vs LQ: Rashid Khan all set to play match last match today

  Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan will leave for his national side today and won’t be available for Lahore Qalandars in the end of the tournament. The team’s representative affirmed that Khan will play his last match in the Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) seventh edition today. Khan has been thrilling for the Shaheen Shah Afridi-side Qalandars […]

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Indian batter Sakibul Ghani creates history by hitting Triple ton on first class debut

India’s Sakibul Gani turned into first batter in world cricket to hit a triple century on his first class debut when he made 341 in the Ranji Trophy competition. The 22-year-old walked in ground for Bihar against Mizoram in Kolkata on Friday, the second day of their four-day match in the country’s red-ball rivalry. When […]

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Kohli, Pant to miss West Indies T20, Sri Lanka series

New Delhi: Former India skipper Virat Kohli and wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant will be rested for the third Twenty20 international against West Indies and the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, a board member told AFP on Saturday. Both Kohli and Pant hit half-centuries on Friday to set up India’s series-clinching win. But they will miss India’s […]

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17 kite flyers arrested

  KASUR: In a crackdown, police on Saturday claimed to have arrested 17 kite-flyers and registered cases against them. District Police Officer Muhammad Sohaib Ashraf Saturday told APP that district police recovered many kites, string-rolls and huge quantity of raw material seized during the ongoing crackdown.

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Fawad felicitates newly elected body of Multan Press Club

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Saturday felicitated the newly elected President of Multan Press Club Shakeel Anjum and other office bearers, hoping that the new body would play its due role for the welfare of the journalist community. Acknowledging the services of Multan-based media, he said the local journalists kept the […]

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NSMCWG holds meeting with Meta to discuss digital transformation efforts

ISLAMABAD: The representatives of Meta, parent company of Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp and Messenger had held a meeting with the National Social Media Coordination Working Group (NSMCWG) to discuss initiatives by Meta to support the government’s digital transformation. Prime Minister Imran Khan constituted the NSMCWG in October 2021 to streamline engagement with digital platforms and work […]

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Zakat dept releases Rs 38.815m among deserving people

  KASUR: The Zakat & Ushr Department released Rs 38.814 million for the distribution of zakat among deserving people of the district. District Zakat Officer Ashfaq Ahmad Saturday told APP that the department had released six months funds of Rs 36.306 million for 4,034 registered under Zakat Guzara Allowance while Rs2.508 million had been released […]

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Dist admin decides to extend circle of Ehsaas Dastar Khwans

MULTAN: District administration has decided to extend the scope of Ehsaas Dastar Khwans in the city after a facility at the general bus stand and started identification of new sites. In this regard, Deputy Commissioner Amir Karim Khan visited the Social Welfare Office here on Friday and was briefed about the establishment of Ehsas Dastkhan. […]

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Twenty Seven professional beggars arrested from Saddar

PESHAWAR: Following instructions issued by the Commissioner Peshawar Division, Riaz Khan Mehsud, the officials of the Social Welfare Department have arrested 27 professional beggars including women, children and transgender from the Saddar area of the district. According to the Social Welfare Department on Friday, the arrested beggars were shifted to be taught various skills in […]

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Pakistan govt working hard to promote people’s welfare: Nakai

  NEW YORK: The visiting Pakistan parliamentary delegation leader, Sardar Talib Hasan Nakai, MNA, told a gathering of Pakistani community activists that Prime Minister Imran Khan’s government was working diligently to ensure the people’s welfare, and it’s success in combating the coronavirus pandemic was recognized internationally. Speaking at a well-attended reception hosted for the delegation […]

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PM to address Mandi Bahauddin public gathering in first leg of series: Fawad

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Friday said Prime Minister Imran Khan in the first leg would address a  public gathering in Mandi Bahauddin to be followed by a series across the four provinces in the coming days. In a tweet, he said PM Imran Khan was the only leader who ruled […]

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SMEDA to organize training on food safety

  ISLAMABAD: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) will organize a day training programme on “Food Safety and Hygiene Management” for profitable business growth on (Tuesday) 22 February. The session will be organized by SMEDA under National Business Development Programme (NBDP) for SMEs, to extend non-financial advisory services to small and medium businesses, […]

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Boy trapped for three days in Afghan well has died: officials

  Kandahar, Afghanistan: A five-year-old boy trapped for three days down a remote Afghan village well has died, several Taliban officials said Friday. “With great sorrow, young Haidar is separated from us forever,” said Taliban interior ministry senior adviser Anas Haqqani, in a tweet echoed by several of his colleagues.  

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Prevention of fake news need of the hour: Fawad

  ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Friday regretted that the attitude of tendering no apology after publishing fake news by any daily was against the principle of the freedom of expression. He, in a tweet, stressed the need for preventing the spread of fake news based on bogus social media accounts […]

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Senate passes Allied Health Professionals Council Bill, 2022 unanimously

  ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Thursday passed the Allied Health Professionals Council Bill, 2022 unanimously as reported by the Standing Committee. The bill was moved by Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan in the House. When the minister tabled the motion seeking permission to introduce the bill, the opposition members objected to […]

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PMC to address issues of Balochistan’s medical students

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Medical Commission Council on Thursday decided to make the final policy for the regularization of students already enrolled in three newly recognized medical colleges of Balochistan. According to PMC, the council and Chief Secretary Balochistan discussed the matter of regularization of students inducted in the three public medical colleges of Balochistan prior to […]

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Oil, Gas Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Bills, 2022 smoothly sail through Senate

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2022 and the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Second Amendment) Bill, 2022 on Thursday smoothly sailed through the Senate and passed unanimously in absence of the opposition. Both the bills were piloted by Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan in the House. The […]

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Gunmen kill eight traders, 51 cows in Nigerian market

Lagos: Gunmen have attacked a cattle market in southeast Nigeria, killing eight traders and 51 cows, police said on Thursday, in the latest violence to hit the restive region. Southeast Nigeria, where separatist agitations are on the rise, has seen a spate of attacks, with more than 130 police and other security personnel killed by […]

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Russia says returning tanks, hardware to bases following drills

  Moscow: Moscow said Thursday it was returning tanks and other military vehicles to their bases after completing war games that had spurred fears in the West that Russia was planning to attack Ukraine. “A military train carrying personnel and equipment associated with tank units of the western military district began returning to their permanent […]

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‘No basis’: Beijing dismisses US’s WTO criticism

Beijing: Beijing on Thursday dismissed the United States’ assessment of China’s World Trade Organization membership, saying its criticism had “no basis in international economic and trade rules”. The commerce ministry’s retort came a day after Washington said China, 20 years after its accession, had not adopted the rules of the WTO, retaining and expanding its […]

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Six reports of standing committees presented in Senate

  ISLAMABAD: As many as six reports of various standing committees including Cabinet Secretariat, National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination, Interior, Science and Technology and Human Rights were presented in Senate on Thursday. The reports were presented by Rana Maqbool Ahmed, Mohammad Humayun Mohmand, Mohsin Aziz, Sardar Muhammad Shafiq Tareen and Walid Iqbal in the […]

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Bill Gates appreciates Pakistan’s success against Covid-19

  ISLAMABAD: Bill Gates on Thursday appreciated Pakistan’s success against Covid-19 despite resources constraints and introducing excellent initiatives besides taking measures for public health safety. Bill Gates, Co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) made these remarks during his visit to National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) here on Thursday. Bill Gates met […]

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BTS to perform in South Korea for first time since coronavirus began

South Korean boy band BTS are to put on their first shows for their home fans since the coronavirus pandemic began, with three concerts in the capital, Seoul, next month, their agency said on Wednesday. The concerts, part of their “Permission to Dance on Stage” tour that has been disrupted by the pandemic, will be […]

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Fresh twist in Valieva doping scandal after three substances claim

  Beijing: Beijing Olympics doping controversy took a fresh twist Wednesday after media reported that the Russian skater had three substances used to treat heart conditions in the sample which triggered the scandal. The 15-year-old figure skater topped the short program on Tuesday to put herself in prime position to win the women’s singles competition […]

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OIC urges financial transparency to hold accountable those involved in corruption

GENEVA: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is gravely concerned over the growing corruption and stands for greater financial transparency in order to hold accountable those involved in this menace, Pakistani Ambassador Khalil Hashmi has said on behalf of the 57-member body. “The OIC strongly supports a preventive approach to effectively counter the scourge of […]

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Digital Skill Development Program to train one lac youth

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government was taking a number of measures to prepare its youth for successfully tackling challenges of the modern era. “The youth are future of the country and the present KP government has initiated several projects to gear up the young people of the province for meeting the market’s requirements” an official source […]

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9 members of gang robbery held

MUZAFFARGARH: Police arrested nine accused of gang robbery during crackdown launched against miscreants here on Wednesday. According to SP Investigation Ziaullah, nine motorcycles with goods and cash worth Rs. 1.9 million were recovered from the accused, their identity were yet to be disclosed. Meanwhile, DSP Circle Rizwan Khan held open court here to address problems […]

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Rupee sheds 30 paisas against dollar

ISLAMABAD: Exchange rate of the Pakistan rupee weakened by 30 paisas against the US dollar in the interbank trading on Tuesday and closed at Rs175.77 against the previous day’s closing of Rs 175.47. According to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of US dollar in the open market were recorded […]

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Spring-assisted Ankle Foot Orthotic (AFO)

An ankle-foot orthotic, or AFO, is a brace that controls the kinematics and kinetics of the ankles while also compensating for weakening or correcting irregularities. AFOs can also be used to strengthen limbs that are weak or to move a restricted limb into a much more proper position. Foot dips caused by various neurologic and […]

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Australia’s Richardson takes three as Sri Lanka held to 121-6 in 3rd T20

Canberra: Kane Richardson bagged three wickets as Sri Lanka were restricted to 121 for six in their must-win third Twenty20 clash against Australia in Canberra on Tuesday. The world champions lead the five-match series 2-0 after taking the opening clash by 20 runs then clinching the second in a thrilling super over finish after it […]

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Govt approves Rs 39b for Kamyab Jawan loans to benefit over 25000 youth: Dar

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Youth Affairs Muhammad Usman Dar Tuesday said the government has approved Rs 39 billion for Kamyab Jawan Business Loans to benefit around 25,700 youth who have qualified for the soft loans under the Kamyab Jawan Programme. In a press conference, the SAPM urged the youth engaged […]

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Tanzara solo exhibition to start from Feb 17

ISLAMABAD: Tanzara Art Gallery  would organize a solo exhibition under the titled ‘Life & some other beautiful things’ by Irfan Cheema on Thursday February 17 aiming to showcase the hidden talent of artistic work. The exhibition will continue till Feb 23 under complete Standard operating procedures (SOPs).  Tanzara Gallery takes pleasure in presenting ‘Life and some […]

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Zero COVID-19 infections reported among mainland-based Taiwan students

  BEIJING: No COVID-19 infections have been reported among the approximately 10,000 Taiwan students studying in mainland universities since the outbreak of the pandemic in 2020, a mainland spokesperson said Tuesday. As a result of the rigorous COVID-19 response measures across the mainland, it has also been ensured that the mainland-based Taiwan students eligible for […]

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Shafqat takes briefing about performance, targets of education ministry

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education, Professional Training, National Heritage and Culture Shafqat Mahmood reviewed the performance and targets achieved by each organization under performance agreement signed last year on September 22. While chairing a weekly review meeting of the ministry and attached organizations on Monday he said, the ministry was graded to 91.2 percent on […]

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Djokovic stays top of ATP rankings with Medvedev lurking

Paris: Novak Djokovic holds on to the world number one spot ahead of Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev in the latest ATP rankings released on Monday. But the Russian could end the Serb’s record-breaking two-year domination of the rankings from February 28 next, with Djokovic set to compete in Dubai and Medvedev in Acapulco the […]

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‘Death on the Nile’ cruises to North America box office lead

“Death on the Nile” cruised to the top of the North American box office in its opening weekend, showing the continuing lure of a good old-fashioned Agatha Christie murder mystery, according to industry data Sunday. The movie from the 20th Century — the third based on Christie’s 1937 novel of the same name — took […]

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PTI outclasses rivals in LG by elections in KP

PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tahreek Insaf (PTI) has outclassed all political parties and independent candidates including Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Jaimatul Islam-F during by-elections held in parts of Khyber Pukhtunkhwa on Sunday. According to provisional consolidated results issued by the respective returning officers, the Mayor seat of City Council DI Khan was clinched by PTI’s Umar Amin […]

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French ice dancers Papadakis and Cizeron win ‘unreal’ first Olympic gold

  Beijing: French figure skaters Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron said it felt “completely unreal” as they won their first Olympic gold in ice dancing Monday, breaking their own world record again in the process. The duo, who scored 226.98 in total in Beijing to beat their previous high score of 226.61, are five-time European […]

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Two more died, 69 new Corona infections in RWP

RAWALPINDI: As many as 69 more people were tested positive for fatal coronavirus during the last 24 hours, raising the tally of confirmed cases to 45,737 in the Rawalpindi district, while two persons lost their battle of life against the deadly disease. As per the latest data released by the District Health Authority here Sunday, […]

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Pakistan sees slight rise in COVID-19 positivity ratio again

ISLAMABAD: A slight rise in Pakistan’s COVID-19 positivity ratio was witnessed as 3,206 people were found infected during the last 24 hours, the National Command and Operation Centre’s (NCOC) data showed Sunday morning. Pakistan has been witnessing an irregular positivity graph for almost week. As per today’s stats, the new infections were detected after 55,304 […]

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1100 kites confiscated during crackdown

RAWALPINDI:Police have seized 1100 kites, 23 strings during crackdown against kite-flyers and kite-sellers and held 26 violators, informed police spokesman here Sunday. Ratta Amral police recovered 291 kites and 05 strings from 05 accused Nafees, Tariq, Saleem, Momin and Usman. Similarly, Bani police recovered 220 kites and 03 strings from accused Abdul Fahad. Similarly, Sadiqabad […]

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Govt took numerous steps for special children: Minister

SIALKOT: Provincial Minister for Special Education Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Akhlaq said on Sunday the present government had taken numerous steps for the care and education of special children. He stated this while addressing the inaugural ceremony of a project for the construction of Govt Special Education Centre Sambrial building on behalf of the Punjab government. […]

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Opposition’s no confidence motion can’t succeed: Fawad

ISLAMABAD:Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Sunday that the Opposition will never succeed in no-confidence motion. This he said during a meeting with Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser. Chaudhry Fawad Hussain will respond to the opposition’s no-confidence motion in a constitutional manner. ” All allies are with us and they have […]

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Mob lynching to be dealt with full severity of law: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday while reiterating resolve for zero tolerance over mob lynching incidents, said the elements involved in such acts would be dealt with the full severity of law. In a tweet, the prime minister referring to the latest mob lynching incident in Mian Channu, said that they had zero tolerance for […]

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Talent has no limitations

In our hustling lives to survive, we are merely making a difference in society. We follow the same routine as thousands of other people in our country. On the other hand, there are some heroes who struggle to find a platform for their recognition, every single day. All they need is acknowledgment and equal opportunities […]

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DQCB approves legal action against 15 medical stores over drug act violations

MULTAN: The Drug Quality Control Board (DQCB) has given approval for legal action against 15 more medical stores over violation of drug act. The DQCB meeting led by Deputy Commissioner Amir Karim Khan held here on Saturday to review the quality of medicines in the district. The district administration has started crackdown against expired and […]

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Pakistan Super League 2022, February 12 schedule

LAHORE: The second leg of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has begun at Gaddafi Stadium with the consent of countless spectators which will be expanded to 100 percent limit from the following week. Ex – PSL champions Islamabad United will take on 2019-champions Quetta Gladiators today at 7:30pm in match no 18 of PSL seventh […]

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14 new Omicron cases detected in KP

PESHAWAR: The Public Health Referral Laboratory (PHRL) Khyber Medical University (KMU) has detected 14 new cases of Omicron, said Omicron updates shared by the laboratory here on Saturday. Out of the total 11 Omicron cases, 11 were from Peshawar, one from federal capital Islamabad, and two from other districts of the province. Furthermore, out of […]

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Brazil’s ‘Frozen Bananas’ take off as ‘Blue Birds’ at Olympics

Yanqing, China: Olympic veteran Edson Bindilatti says it’s high time that Brazil’s bobsleigh team finally ditched its nickname ‘Frozen Bananas’ and earned some respect on the ice track at the Winter Games. The 42-year-old will pilot the Brazilian bobsleigh in both the two- and four-man events at the Beijing Olympics. He is competing at his […]

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Members of the ‘Never Miss A Super Bowl Club’ gather for No. 56

  Los Angeles: For many American football fans, going to a Super Bowl is a once-in-a-lifetime special event. But for three elderly American men, it’s something they have done every year since 1967, and will be doing again on Sunday when the Cincinnati Bengals take on the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl 56. “You […]

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USA outgun Canada 4-2 in pivotal Olympic hockey clash

Beijing: The United States outslugged Canada 4-2 on Saturday in a pivotal Olympic clash of hockey heavyweights that lacked none of the intensity of their long rivalry despite the absence of NHL superstars. The preliminary-round victory gives the United States coveted North American bragging rights, for now, and puts them in the driver’s seat of […]

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FM, CJCSC discuss national security matters

RAWALPINDI: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Nadeem Raza met here Friday and discussed the matters pertaining to national security. In a meeting held here at the Joint Staff Headquarters in Rawalpindi, the issues related to regional situation also came under discussion.

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Learnt lot from Afridi, Kumble: Rashid Khan

  ISLAMABAD: Afghanistan cricketer Rashid Khan has named Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi and Indian spinner Anil Kumble as players he has learned the most. Currently ranked as the best T20 bowler, Rashid Khan has opened up about his inspirations when he was growing up. The leg-spinner named Afridi and Kumble as players he learned the […]

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Qureshi asks opposition to support South Punjab constitution amendment

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Friday asked the opposition to support the constitutional amendment required for the creation of South Punjab province, if they were really sincere for the cause. The foreign minister, in a statement, criticized Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for not even responding to his letter on the subject. […]

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Champions League tie will not decide Mbappe’s future, says Pochettino

Madrid: Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino does not believe Kylian Mbappe’s future will be influenced by their Champions League last 16 tie with Real Madrid. Mbappe’s contract with PSG expires in the summer and while the 23-year-old French international is widely expected to join Real Madrid, he suggested in December he could yet stay in […]

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McDermott hits 53 as Sri Lanka restrict Australia to 149 for nine

Sydney: Ben McDermott smacked 53 to top score as Australia put on 149 for nine in the opening Twenty20 clash against Sri Lanka in Sydney on Friday, with leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga taking three wickets. Sri Lanka captain Dusan Shanaka won the toss and sent Australia into bat, with lively pace and bounce restricting the home […]

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PM reviews progress of Naya Pakistan’s flats in G-13

  ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday paid a surprise visit to the under-construction apartments of Naya Pakistan in the capital’s G-13 sector. The prime minister reviewed the progress of the ongoing project and directed its early completion. The Naya Pakistan housing programme is aimed at providing affordable residences to people.

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Fawad Ahmed to replace Rashid Khan in Lahore Qalandar’s squad

LAHORE: Australian spinner Fawad Ahmed is all set to make an entry in PSL by replacing Rashid khan, who has been called back to perform his national duty. Rashid, who is expected to represent Afghanistan in his away series against Bangladesh from February 23, will leave the Qalandars’ squad after his final face-off with Islamabad […]

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U.S. surgeon general warns of pandemic’s “devastating” impact on youth mental health

WASHINGTON: The COVID-19 pandemic is having a “devastating” impact on the mental health and well-being of America’s young people, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has said. A major problem many young people face is that they do not have access to health care, and if they do, it takes an average of 11 years from […]

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Senate body for setting LPG air-mix plants in remote areas

ISLAMABAD: The Senate’s Standing Committee on Petroleum on Thursday underlined the need for setting up Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) air-mix plants in remote areas, especially where the state-owned gas companies’ infrastructure does not exist. The committee meeting, chaired by Senator Abdul Qadir, took an update on gas supply schemes for various localities of Balochistan and […]

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Pakistan sends over 3000 medical staff to Kuwait soon

ISLAMABAD: Overseas Employment Corporation– an attached department of Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development would send over 3000 medical staff including doctors and paramedical staff to Kuwait soon. An official said Pakistan has sent more than 3500 doctors, nurses, and medical technicians to Kuwait during the pandemic and 3000 more were in the […]

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FO rubbishes Indian MEA’s claim of Kashmir as ‘integral part’

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday strongly rejected India’s claim on Kashmir, saying that the disputed Valley was neither in the past nor in the future would become India’s integral part.“New Delhi’s baseless claims over Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) can neither change the facts of history nor the legal status of the Jammu & […]

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Farmers urged to grow sugarcane crop

BAHAWALPUR: Farmers’ community was urged to grow sugarcane crop at maximum level to earn a better livelihood as sugarcane was considered as cash crop. This was said by Head of Sugarcane Development and Sugarcae Advisor, Chaudhary Muhammad Younas who was addressing a gathering of farmers here. He said that best time for starting sugarcane sowing […]

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Pakistan strengthened ties with major powers using diplomatic tools: FM

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday said using various diplomatic tools, Pakistan consolidated friendships and strengthened bilateral relations with major powers and key partners across all regions. The foreign minister, addressing a ceremony at Institute of Policy Studies (NIPS) of National University of Science and Technology, said under Prime Minister Imran Khan’s leadership, […]

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Democratic-led US states roll back mask mandates

  New York: Several Democratic-run US states have announced plans to lift mask mandates in indoor places and schools, as coronavirus infections decline in America. The announcements signal a move towards a policy of accepting Covid-19 as part of everyday life. Mask-wearing became a political battleground in the United States in the early days of […]

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Steps afoot to promote professional education for socio-economic development: President

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi Tuesday said that steps were being taken to promote professional and skill-based education in the country that would help provide employment to youth as well as put the country on the path to socio-economic development. Highlighting the importance of higher education, the president said the government was focusing on educational […]

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Aussie skipper Pat Cummins breaks silence on player revolt in Langer exit

Australian Test captain Pat Cummins on Wednesday denied that a player revolt over Justin Langer’s intense management style was behind the batting great’s shock resignation as men’s team coach. Cummins had been under pressure from former players to explain his role in Langer’s departure after the 51-year-old quit on Saturday following unsuccessful talks with Cricket […]

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In 2022, a high-end international shoe manufacturer will step into Pakistan market

Hoog is a prominent shoe industry design house and supplier with strengths in product creation, line merchandising, sourcing, and product distribution. They are thrilled to announce its entry into the Pakistan retail market in 2022. Hoog shoes are well-known and respected all over the world for their high-quality materials and trendy designs. With Hoog’s entry […]

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Vlhova wins Olympic slalom gold after Shiffrin misfires again

Yanqing, China: Slovakia’s Petra Vlhova produced a stunning second leg to win Beijing Olympic slalom gold on Wednesday after Mikaela Shiffrin slid out of medal contention with a botched first run. Vlhova clocked a combined total of 1min 44.98sec over the two runs to edge Austria’s reigning world champion Katharina Liensberger into silver by eight-hundredths […]

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World must notice India’s ghettoisation of Muslims: FM

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday said depriving Muslim girls of education in India was a “grave violation” of fundamental human rights and urged the international community to take notice of the situation. “World must realize that this is part of Indian state plan of ghettoisation of Muslims,” he said in response to […]

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No act of terror can deter the nation from moving ahead: Imran Khan

NAUSHKI: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said the Pakistani nation was very resilient and strong and no acts of terror can deter them from moving forward. Addressing officers and men of the Frontier Corps and Pakistan Rangers, the Prime Minister vowed to give a befitting response to the terrorists who were trying in vain […]

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7000 registered for Kissan Cards, 2000 issued: DDA

PESHAWAR: On Tuesday, District Director Agriculture (DDA), Shams ur Rehman informed that seven thousand farmers have been registered for Kissan cards while more than two Thousand (2000) cards have already been delivered and more than three thousand sent to their respective circles in District Peshawar for distribution. Talking to the media, he said that the […]

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Robber killed in encounter, four accomplices held

MULTAN: A robber was killed while four of his alleged accomplices were held after police encounter reported in the limits of Alappa police station here Tuesday morning. According to the police, SHO Alpa at the blockade in Moza Ghalwan along with his team signaled to stop motorcyclists but they did not stop and opened fire […]

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JKLF launches campaign to release Yasin Malik from Feb 10

ISLAMABAD: Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) to launch two-day release campaign of Hurriyat Leader Yasin Malik and Independent Jammu Kashmir drive-in United Kingdom. Talking to APP, Ahsan Ansari Spokesman JKLF UK Zone said that the JKLF-UK Zone was launching an awareness campaign to attract the attention of the international community towards the ongoing unlawful occupation […]

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DMO fines MNA for violating code of conduct

PESHAWAR: District Monitoring Officer (DMO) on Tuesday imposed a fine of PKR 40000 on Member National Assembly from Dera Ismail Khan, Muhammad Jamal ud Din for the violation of code of conduct. According to the District Monitoring Officer, MNA Muhammad Jamal ud Din had conducted a press conference in favor of Mayor Candidate, Kafil Nizami […]

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Cellular Company offers 4G unlimited free internet

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Telecom Company, Ufone 4G is offering unlimited free internet every day to help customers experience its superior data quality and blazing speeds, ‘Muft Mornings’ brings Ufone 4G users unlimited data from 9 am to 12 noon every day as a limited-time promo without any underlying charges. Ufone 4G acquired 4G spectrum recently to […]

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CPEC phase-2 involves multi-billion dollar investments: SAPM Khalid

ISLAMABAD: Advisor to Prime Minister on China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Khalid Mansoor said here Monday that phase-2 of the corridor involved multi-billion dollar investments in Pakistan as most of the Chinese companies had shown their interest to invest in the country. Addressing a press conference, he said that during his two-day historic visit to […]

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Three alive, seven missing after Nigeria oil vessel fire

Lagos: Three crew members on board a Nigerian oil vessel that exploded and sank last week have been found alive while seven were still missing, the ship operator said. The Nigerian FPSO Trinity Spirit — a floating production, storage and offloading vessel — caught fire following an explosion on Wednesday, but the blaze was extinguished […]

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IRSA releases 55,587 cusecs water

ISLAMABAD: Indus River System Authority (IRSA) Friday released 55,587 cusecs water from various rim stations with inflow of 45450 cusecs.  According to the data released by IRSA, water level in the Indus River at Tarbela Dam was 1442.15feet, which was 50.15 feet higher than its dead level 1392 feet. Water inflow and outflow in the […]

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Partly cloudy, cold forecast for KP

  PESHAWAR: Regional Meteorological Center Peshawar has forecast cold and partly cloudy weather in most parts of the province, while very cold in hilly areas during the next 24 hours. However, light rain with light snowfall over the hills is expected at isolated places in Chitral, Dir Upper and Lower, Swat, Buner, Shangla, Buner, Kohistan, […]

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Pakistan to learn from China to develop, promote winter sports: Chaudhry Fawad

  BEIJING: Pakistan is ready to learn from the Chinese experience to develop and promote winter sports in its scenic northern areas, said Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain. Pakistan and China have good economic and strategic bonds and now converting into sports ties. Chinese media and culture are not known as […]

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44,968 challan tickets issued to violators: CTP

RAWALPINDI: City Traffic Police (CTP) issued over 44,968 challan tickets and imposed fine of more than Rs 172,78,750 to traffic laws’ violators during the month of January. Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Wasim Riaz said in a statement that traffic Police in Rawalpindi issued a total of 44,968 challan tickets to 15,201 public service vehicles, 12,117 […]

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India doesn’t leave any opportunity to destabilize Pakistan: Sheikh Rasheed

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad on Sunday said that India did not leave any opportunity to destabilize Pakistan as the entire Indian media seemed to be restless during the Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to China. Addressing a press conference here, he said that over 70 to 80 thousands Pakistani people and personnel of […]

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Demise of Lata Mangeshkar marks end of an era in music: Fawad

  ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Sunday that  demise of famous Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar marked the end of an era of music. In a tweet, Chaudhry Fawad said that Lata ruled the world for decades and the magic of her voice will live on forever. He said wherever […]

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FM Qureshi, Wang Yi discuss regional, Afghan humanitarian situation

  BEIJING: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi and State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi Sunday discussed the evolving situation in the region and beyond, particularly the grave humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. The foreign minister held a meeting with his Chinese counterpart. The foreign minister is accompanying the Prime Minister on a visit to […]

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PM Imran, Li vow to work for regional stability

  BEIJING: In wide-ranging talks with Chinese premier Li Keqiang, Prime Minister Imran Khan underscored the importance of Pakistan and China working together to promote shared objectives of peace, stability and development in Afghanistan and regional connectivity. Afghanistan along with Kashmir was also the mainstay of Mr Khan’s meeting with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev […]

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Queen shows she keeps Prince Harry very close to her heart

  Queen Elizabeth II, who’s all set to mark her Platinum Jubilee on Sunday as 70 years on the throne, has paid a silent tribute to her grandson Prince Harry in new photos. In pictures released ahead of her Platinum Jubilee, the 95-year-old monarch has appeared to show the Duke of Sussex still remains close […]

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IUB to identify factors contributing to Bahawalpur’s poor air quality

  BAHAWALPUR: The Islamia University of Bahawalpur has purchased air quality sensors and other equipment for research on Bahawalpur’s poor air quality index. With the help of these devices, data of Bahawalpur Air Quality Index will be collected and compared with the data of international agencies so that the exact situation can be ascertained and […]

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KP Governor, CM lead Kashmir Solidarity Day rally

  PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Shah Farman and Chief Minister Mahmood Khan Saturday led a rally in the provincial metropolis to express solidarity with innocent Kashmiris suffering from worst atrocities by Indian forces in the occupied Kashmir. The rally brought out in connection with the Kashmir Solidarity Day, was attended by parliamentarians, government officials, elites, […]

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All out support for Kashmiri brethren in their freedom struggle: Mazari

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for the Human Rights Dr. Shireen M Mazari has said that all out support would be given to Kashmiri brethren in their freedom struggle. In her message on ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’ being observed here on Saturday, she said that Kashmir Solidarity Day aimed to express solidarity with Kashmiri brethren. The […]

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Chinese assistance in govt’s Agriculture Transformation Plan vital for our food security: Ahmad Jawad

  ISLAMABAD: The Business Community has urged the government to take concrete measures to bring down the cost of agriculture production, besides prioritizing the agriculture sector in its economic plan, and ensuring food security through enhanced per acre yield. At present we need to increase our yield per acre in all major crops including cotton, […]

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Australia confirm first Pakistan tour in 24 years

Sydney: Cricket Australia on Friday confirmed its first tour of Pakistan since 1998, locking in a three-Test series despite lingering security concerns. Australia will play Tests in Rawalpindi, Karachi and Lahore. They will also play three one day internationals and a T20 capping the month-long tour on April 5. “The tour will proceed for the […]

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165 liter adulterated milk discarded

  FAISALABAD: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) discarded 165 liter adulterated milk seized from various vehicles here on Friday. A PFA spokesman said the PFA teams examined 7,195 liters milk loaded in various vehicles to supply milk shops and hotels. The PFA teams found 165 liter adulterated milk and discarded it, he added.

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Power shutdown notice

  FAISALABAD: The Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) has issued a shutdown notice for Saturday due to necessary repair, maintenance and expansion of electricity lines. According to the notice issued by the company, power supply from Fateh Abad feeder emanating from 132-KV OTP Canal Road grid station will remain suspended from 9 am to 1 […]

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Senators see no durable peace in South Asia sans Kashmir issue’s resolution

  ISLAMABAD: The lawmakers from the treasury and opposition benches in Senate on Friday viewed unanimously that durable peace in the South Asian region could not be guaranteed without resolving the Kashmir issue as per wishes of its people. The Senate of Pakistan had dedicated Friday to discuss the Kashmir issue to express solidarity with […]

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Religious Ministry taking all anticipatory actions for smooth Hajj 2022 operation: Official

  ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has said that it is taking all anticipatory actions for smooth operation of Hajj 2022. Though the Hajj Policy 2022 had not been announced yet due to certain reasons but the ministry in advance had adopted some measures for facilitating the intending pilgrims, a Religious […]

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PM stresses representation of women, youth for effective local body system

ISLAMABAD, Feb 3 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday stressed that in order to ensure the effectiveness of the local government system, representation of all segments particularly women, youth, farmers and businessmen was important. Chairing a meeting on upcoming local body elections in Punjab, he said a functional local government system was the guarantor […]

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Nokia posts strong profit after ‘transformational’ 2021

  Helsinki: Finnish telecoms giant Nokia reported a solid increase in profits in 2021 on Thursday and issued a confident outlook for the coming years as sales rose despite supply problems. “I would like to call it a transformational year,” CEO Pekka Lundmark told reporters after the group posted a net profit of 1.6 billion […]

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Nawaz Sharif submitted no medical report: Farrukh

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Thursday said that Nawaz Sharif has not submitted any medical report in Lahore High Court, rather it was just an opinion of Dr. Shawl, residing in the United States. Responding to a question after the inaugural ceremony of a photographic exhibition on Kashmir here, […]

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Seven power pilferers booked in Sargodha

  SARGODHA: Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) task force caught seven persons accused of electricity theft. Police said on Thursday that the FESCO task force conducted raids at various areas of Sargodha city including Jhamra, Pindi Kot,chak Misrah and caught seven people over stealing electricity from main transmission lines. They were Muhammad Afzal, Muhammad Ijaz, […]

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Pakistan, China collaboration to play key role for averting Afghanistan’s crisis: Dr Moeed

ISLAMABAD: On Thursday, National Security Adviser (NSA) Dr. Moeed Yusuf said Pakistan and China’s collaboration on Afghanistan would play a key role in averting a serious humanitarian crisis after the withdrawal of US forces. In his video message on the recent visit of the Prime Minister to China where the NSA will also join the […]

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Tragic team-mate inspires Australian snowboarders at Beijing Olympics

  Zhangjiakou, China: Australia’s Olympic snowboard team vowed Thursday to go for gold at the Beijing Games in honour of two-time world champion Alex “Chumpy” Pullin, who died spearfishing aged 32. Pullin, the Australian team flag bearer at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, was found unresponsive on the ocean floor off the Australian coast in […]

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Kashmir Solidarity day aims to realizing unity with Kashmiris: MNA

  ISLAMABAD: Member National Assembly (MNA) Munaza Hassan Thursday said the nation would observe ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day on Saturday (February 5) to make Kashmiris realize that the Pakistani nation is with them until their independence. Talking to APP, she said people belonging to different strata of society would express solidarity with their oppressed Kashmiri brethren […]

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Re-polling for LB elections in 12 KP districts on Feb 13th

PESHAWAR: The Election Commission of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (ECP) on Wednesday announced that re-polling will be held on February 13 at 221 polling stations for the first phase of local body elections in 12 districts of the province. According to the Election Commission, re-polling will be held on February 13 in the 12 districts where local […]

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Japan-based Pakistan–Kashmir Diaspora to observe Kashmir Solidarity Day on Feb 05

Japan-based Pakistani and Kashmiri Diaspora community will celebrate Kashmir Solidarity Day on February 5 reiterate full solidarity with the valiant brethren of Indian Illegally occupied Jammu & Kashmir in their just and principled struggle for the liberation of the motherland from Indian subjugation.  This was announced by illustrious Pak-Kashmir Diaspora community leader and Tokyo-based Kashmir […]

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Pakistan urges UN Peacebuilding Commission to address root causes of unresolved disputes

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has urged the UN Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), a 31-member advisory body that supports peace efforts in conflict-affected countries, to play a larger role in contributing to the resolution of underlying causes of conflicts and disputes. “Priority should be given to addressing the root causes of conflict: Poverty, inequality, competition over scarce resources, […]

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PIDE to hold two-day training for Non-Financial Managers

ISLAMABAD: A two-day training titled ‘Finance for Non-Financial Managers (FNFM)’ will be conducted on 16th and 17th of February at the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) to develop basic knowledge and skills among support managers serving in various public and private departments. The purpose of the training programme, organized by the Executive Development Center […]

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Haleem vows to keep exposing corrupt practices of PPP Sindh government

Leader of the Opposition in Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil Sheikh appeared before the court on Wednesday in a defamation case filed against him by Sindh minister Saeed Ghani.  The court adjourned the hearing of the case to February 07, 2022, due to the absence of the plaintiff. Advocate Wahab Baloch, defence counsel of Haleem Adil […]

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Balochistan govt to form special force to ensure preservation of forest, wildlife

  ISLAMABAD: Balochistan government has decided to form a special force to ensure the preservation of forest and wildlife across the province besides controlling of poaching, illegal hunting and trade of the birds of prey.  The Balochistan cabinet in its recent meeting has approved the draft of Balochistan Forest Act 2021 to protect forests in […]

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Low-key Beijing 2022 Olympic torch relay kicks off

Beijing: The Winter Olympics torch relay kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday as China’s capital gears up to host the global sporting event against a backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic. More than 1,000 torchbearers will carry the flame through competition areas in Beijing and the neighbouring city of Zhangjiakou — hosting events such as cross-country […]

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Ali Zaidi welcomes apex court’s decision on Sindh LG law

KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sindh chapter president and Federal minister Syed Ali Haider Zaidi has welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court pertaining to the Sindh local government (LG) amendment law here on Tuesday. He said that the apex court seriously observed the draconian law of Zardari mafia, according to a PTI communiqué. Ali Zaidi […]

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PM assures South Punjab due share in budget, job quota

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said the government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf was committed to mitigating the deprivation of the people of South Punjab by ensuring their just share in the development budget and employment opportunities. Addressing the launch event of the Naya Pakistan National Health Card in the Bahawalpur division, he said the people […]

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PM to present Sehat Insaf Card to 15 million people of Bahawalpur Division

  ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib said on Tuesday that Prime Minister Imran Khan during his visit to Bahawalpur today would present the gift of Sehat Insaf Card to 15 million population of Bahawalpur District, Rahim Yar Khan and Bahawalnagar in Bahawalpur Division. In a tweet, he said that the […]

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Cabinet approves design, implementation roadmap of CTBCM: Senate told

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan on Tuesday informed the Senate that the Federal Cabinet has approved the design and implementation roadmap of the Competitive Trading Bilateral Contract Market (CTBCM). Responding to various questions during the question’s hour, Ali Muhammad Khan said that the CTBCM is a complete framework that would […]

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Sindh reports 1062 coronavirus cases in 24 hours, five deaths

KARACHI: In the previous 24 hours, health officials in Sindh have documented 1062 Covid-19 instances in the state. The Sindh Health Department reported that the test positivity percentage in Karachi had reduced to 23.38 percent the day before. Throughout just 24 hours, Karachi recorded 741 coronavirus positive cases out of a total of 1062 illnesses […]

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Govt to start country-wide follow-up COVID-19 vaccination drive

  ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination Dr. Faisal Sultan on Tuesday said that 55,000 mobile teams will start vaccination of citizens across the country in the coming two weeks in a follow-up drive. In a media briefing, Dr. Faisal Sultan appealed to the citizens to support these […]

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Govt making all out efforts to facilitate expatriates

ISLAMABAD: The incumbent government was making all-out efforts to provide maximum facilities to expatriates and their dependents in the country. An official source told on Tuesday that a series of projects and schemes were launched for the welfare and development of the Overseas Pakistanis in different sectors including health, education and social welfare by the […]

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