Indian forces, agencies harassing youth in IIOJK

ISLAMABAD: In Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), Indian troops, police, and dreaded agencies like National Investigating Agency (NIA) and State Investigation Agency are harassing youth and Hurriyat activists in the territory. According to the Kashmir media service, the personnel of Indian forces and agencies during house raids are arresting youth and summoning others […]

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Govt urged to bring non-filers, tax evaders into tax net

  ISLAMABAD: Pakistan urgently needs a wider tax base through documentation and by netting millions of identified non-filers and tax evaders to pocket hefty pilfer-aged revenue rather than overburdening the existing bonafide taxpayers.   Talking to a delegation of traders from Vehari led by Ch Zahid Iqbal Arain, former vice president FPCCI Meher Kashif Younis […]

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PCB declares squad for Test series against South Africa

A twenty-player squad for the Test series against South Africa was announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday. Babar Azam will serve as the team’s captain, and Muhammad Rizwan will serve as the vice-captain, according to Chief Selector National Cricket Team Muhammad Waseem, who spoke at a news conference in Rawalpindi on Thursday. […]

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Lahore High Court directs re-counting of votes for Punjab CM election

In a significant development, the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday ordered a recount of the votes cast in the Punjab chief minister’s election, excluding the votes of 25 PTI dissidents, while declaring the outcome of the party’s petitions contesting Hamza Shahbaz’s election to the post. On Thursday, a five-member LHC bigger bench led by […]

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Punjab govt orders closure of 134 security companies

The Punjab home department on Thursday ordered the closure of 134 security companies and issued notices to 40 others for failing to follow the rules and regulations. NS Security Company and Fahad Security Service, two businesses from Lahore, were among those shutdowns. In notices to 40 other businesses, the department instructed them to make sure […]

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Hina Rabbani Khar calls for easing sanctions on Afghanistan

BERLIN: Minister of the State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar called for an easing of Western sanctions against Afghanistan under the Taliban government, saying the basic functioning of the Afghan economy must not be endangered. The Taliban takeover last year prompted foreign governments, led by the United States, to cut development and security aid, […]

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National Assembly passes Finance Bill 2022-23

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Wednesday passed the Finance Bill-2022 after clause-by-clause consideration and adopting certain amendments in it. Aisha Ghaus Pasha moved the motion for consideration of the Finance Bill, 2022, to give effect to the financial proposals of the federal government for the year beginning July 1, 2022. The motion was passed with […]

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U.S Assistant Secretary Robinson’s to reach Pakistan on June 29

ISLAMABAD: United States Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Todd D. Robinson will travel to Pakistan from June 29 – July 2 to discuss international law enforcement and counternarcotics initiatives. During his stay in Pakistan, Assistant Secretary Robinson will meet with senior government officials to discuss […]

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Monsoon rainfall starting from tomorrow may cause urban flooding, landslides

ISLAMABAD: The weather experts have warned the authorities to take precautionary measures in view of the upcoming heavy monsoon rainfall starting from June 30 that may trigger landslides and urban flooding in the vulnerable parts of the country. The rain, on one hand, would help subside the prevailing extremely hot weather conditions in the country […]

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Govt approves changes in visa regime for Afghans to attract business from Central Asia: PM

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that easing visa requirements for Afghan nationals will bring the two countries closer together and promote investment from Central Asia. “This facilitation in the visa regime is aimed at bringing both countries closer, helping Afghan people, and attracting business and investment from wider Central Asian region,” he said […]

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LHC hears intra-court appeals against Hamza Shehbaz’s oath-taking

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) heard intra-court appeals on Wednesday against Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz’s oath-taking. The court is considering appeals from the PTI, PML-Q, and Punjab Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Parvez Elahi over several single-bench rulings relating to CM Hamza Shahbaz’s election and oath-taking. The LHC’s five-member larger bench, led by Justice Sadaqat […]

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Dua Zehra’s father files plea to change information officer

KARACHI: On Tuesday, Dua Zehra’s father petitioned the court to alter the investigating officer in the case. Mehdi Kazmi’s counsel has filed a plea in the District and Sessions Court of Karachi. “Present investigation officer’s behaviour seems biased, complainant Mehdi Kazmi and the family have no trust over the IO,” according to the application. “We […]

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Five day rain spell likely to start from June 30: DG Met office

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Director General Mehar Sahibzada Khan said on Tuesday that a 5-day rain spell likely to start from Thursday which would continue till July 4. Moist currents from Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal would likely to enter in upper parts of the country from 29th June (Wednesday) which may intensify […]

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Pakistan extends condolences to Jordan over the loss of lives in the tragic port incident

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday extended heartfelt condolences to Jordan over the loss of lives as a result of a tragic incident of its Aqaba Por. A poisonous gas leak in Jordan’s southern port city of Aqaba on Monday had killed 13 people and injured 251. “We express deepest sympathies to the families of the deceased […]

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Hindu nationalist groups exploiting YouTube to target Muslims in India: Report

  ISLAMABAD: Muslims were being targeted on social media by backers of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and other Hindu nationalist groups in India, said a report published by the New York University (NYU) Stern Center for Business and Human Rights.   According to Kashmir media service, The report, titled ‘A Platform “Weaponized”: How YouTube […]

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BAP proposes two names for NAB chairman

The Balochistan Awami Party (BAP), a key government ally, has proposed two candidates to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for the position of chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). BAP Parliamentary Leader Khalid Magsi nominated former Balochistan High Court (BHC) judge Ahmed Khan Lashari and former Islamabad High Court (IHC) judge Ghulam Azam Qambrani in […]

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Father shoots daughter for marrying man of her choice

A young girl was injured on Tuesday when her father opened fire on her for marrying a man of her choice in Layyah. Aswa Rani sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the THQ Hospital in the Fatehpur area of Layyah. Aswa Rani’s father held a grudge against her after she married the man of […]

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Tobacco industry-sponsored ‘talent hunt’ contest to further spread death and disease: experts

ISLAMABAD: Health experts have shown concerns over the deceptively dangerous marketing tactics of tobacco industry to attract the youth. In a press release shared by Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC), the experts warned that a global “talent hunt” competition organized by the biggest tobacco company in the world will […]

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PM lauds APS survivor for shining bright at prestigious Oxford platform

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday lauded the inspirational journey of Ahmad Nawaz, the survivor of the Army Public School (APS) massacre, who has become the president of Oxford University’s Union. “Great honour and inspiring journey fuelled by determination and sheer willpower,” the prime minister tweeted. Ahmad Nawaz, who survived the horrific attack on […]

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102 Corona patients quarantine in RWP

RAWALPINDI: As many as 102 people having positive symptoms of Coronavirus were quarantined at home, while 13 more people were diagnosed with the deadly virus during the last 24 hours. According to new data released by the District Health Authority Monday, among the recent cases, six arrived from Potohar town, four from Rawalpindi Cantonment, two […]

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Tea imports increase by 8.17 percent in 11 months

ISLAMABAD: The tea imports witnessed an increase of 8.17 percent during the first eleven months of the current fiscal year as compared to the corresponding period of last year. The tea imports during July-May (2021-22) were recorded at $580.911 million against the imports of $537.010 million during July-May (2020-21), according to data of Pakistan Bureau […]

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Mother language identity of every individual, global action needed for preservation of languages: Marriyum

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Monday that ‘mother language’ was the identity of every individual and it was imperative to protect and preserve all languages. Addressing the inaugural session of International Training Workshop on “Language Documentation ” at Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), she  said that global action was needed […]

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Imran Khan requests youth, women to register for Tiger Force.

PTI Chairman Imran Khan has appealed to the youth for immediate registration to the Tiger Force in the first phase, and has stated that the youth and especially women will have to take responsibility for the by-elections in Punjab. In a video message sent to PTI supporters and workers, the former prime minister stated that […]

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Government’s strategic health reforms to empower persons with disabilities: Salman Sufi

ISLAMABAD: Head of the Prime Minister’s Strategic Reforms Salman Sufi said on Monday that the government under the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken a historic step of strategic reforms in the field of healthcare research and development to empower persons with disabilities. In an exclusive interview with PTV News, he said that […]

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Winder dam to irrigate 10k acre land in Balochistan

ISLAMABAD: Winder Dam having storage capacity of about 54,000 acre feet of water storage capacity would irrigate over 10,000 acres land, said an official of the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA). He said Winder Dam project would be completed in 4 years with the cost of Rs.13 billion in Lasbela district of Baluchistan. Completion […]

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Saudi crown prince confers Order of King Abdulaziz on COAS Gen Bajwa

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has been awarded the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellent Class, an order of merit named after Saudi Arabia’s founder, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Sunday. A statement issued by ISPR stated that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman bin Abdulaziz conferred the medal upon COAS General […]

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Seventeen people found dead in S.African nightclub: police

JOHANNESBURG: At least 17 young people were found dead at a nightclub in a township in South Africa’s southern city of East London on Sunday, police said. “We got a report about 17 (people) that died in a local tavern in Scenery Park which is based in East London,” a provincial police chief brigadier Thembinkosi […]

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Johnson warns Macron off settling Ukraine war ‘now’

 GERMANY: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday that they saw an “opportunity to turn the tide” in Ukraine, as London warned against trying to “settle” the conflict now. A Downing Street spokesman said the leaders, meeting at the G7 summit in Germany, “agreed this is a critical moment […]

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PM felicitates COAS on conferment of King Abdulaziz Medal

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday extended felicitation to Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on conferment of ‘King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellence’ in recognition for his contributions to strengthening of defence ties between the brotherly countries of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. On his Twitter handle, the prime minister said […]

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Thousands of quake survivors without food, shelter in Afghanistan

  GAYAN: Aid trickled to devastated villages in remote parts of Afghanistan on Friday but thousands of people remain without food, shelter and water three days after the country’s deadliest earthquake in decades. Wednesday’s 5.9-magnitude quake struck hardest in the rugged east along the border with Pakistan while people slept, killing more than 1,000 and leaving […]

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Women’s economic empowerment vital for prosperous society: Begum Alvi

ISLAMABAD: First Lady Begum Samina Alvi Saturday underlined the need for sustained efforts for the economic empowerment of women, especially from the under privileged areas of the country, by provision of equal opportunities in different fields.   Addressing an inauguration ceremony of the arts and crafts exhibition arranged by Indus Heritage Trust titled “Celebrating the creative […]

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COVID-19: NIH reports 435 new cases, one death in last 24 hours

The current coronavirus outbreak appeared to have arrived in Pakistan, and the number of daily cases is rapidly increasing. According to statistics released by the National Institute of Health Pakistan on Saturday morning, Pakistan has seen a dramatic increase in its daily Covid-19 cases, posting 435 infections with a positivity ratio of 3.19 percent in […]

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Collision government takes reversal over income tax exemption after IMF agreement

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has reversed its decision to exempt middle-income groups from taxation after it reached an understanding with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the release of a US$1 billion tranche, ARY NEWS reported. Previously, the government announced in the budget that Rs100 will be charged from those having a personal earning of […]

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Zero tolerance policy adopted to control crimes: Home Minister

FAISALABAD: Home Minister Punjab Attaullah Tarar said that the government was striving hard to control crimes especially against women and children and in this connection zero tolerance policy was adopted to take the accused to task.  He was talking to media persons on Friday night while visiting Allied Hospital Faisalabad where he also enquired about […]

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CM inaugurates five-day anti-polio campaign

  PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mahmood Khan on Friday inaugurated a five-day anti-polio campaign by administering drops to the children here at Police Hospital. On the occasion, Secretary Health, Amir Sultan Tareen briefed the participants on polio eradication efforts. He said the anti-polio campaign in 25 districts of the province will start from June […]

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CM Hamza denounces Pervaiz Elahi, PTI for Punjab crisis

Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Hamza Shehbaz claimed on Friday that the constitutional crisis in the province was unprecedented. Speaking at Aiwan-i-Iqbal in Lahore, he charged the main opposition party in the assembly, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), and Punjab Assembly (PA) Speaker Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi with violating the constitution. He continued, “The Speaker kept calling and calling […]

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Turkey, Israel agree to restore ties to ambassadorial level

  ANKARA: Turkey and Israel have begun work on restoring their mutual diplomatic representation to ambassador level, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday as the two countries seek an end to more than a decade of strained ties. The two countries expelled ambassadors in 2018 and have often traded barbs over the Israeli-Palestinian […]

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TikTok releases first album of viral hits

  Some of the biggest viral hits on TikTok have been given the full orchestral treatment and will get a traditional release on CD and vinyl this summer, the platform announced Friday. The tie-up with Warner Classics is the first time TikTok has ventured into the traditional music market and will see the 18 songs released on streaming platforms as well as in […]

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Rescuers scramble to reach Afghan quake survivors as foreign aid arrives

Bermal, Afghanistan: Desperate rescuers battled against the clock and heavy rain Thursday to reach cut-off areas in eastern Afghanistan after a powerful earthquake killed at least 1,000 people and left thousands more homeless. Wednesday’s 5.9-magnitude quake struck hardest in the rugged east, downing mobile phone towers and power lines while triggering rock and mudslides which […]

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Singapore’s core inflation rises to 3.6% in May, highest in 13 years

ANKARA: Singapore’s core inflation annually rose to 3.6% in May, its highest level since December 2008, according to official data released on Thursday. Core inflation, which excludes the components of accommodation and private transport, was up 3.3% in April its highest annual increase in 10 years, the Department of Statistics said. Overall inflation in the […]

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New runway to be completed by this year

FAISALABAD: New runway will be completed by October this year enabling Boeing 777 to land at Faisalabad International Airport, said Muhammad Anwar Zia Airport Manager. Addressing the business community at Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) here on Thursday, he said that the air cargo complex was also under construction and 75% of work […]

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Capital’s air quality consistently healthy

ISLAMABAD: The air quality of the federal capital on Thursday was recorded healthy for the third consecutive day as the recent heavy rainfalls turned the ambiance serene and pollution-free with ensuing gusty winds during sunny weather. The air quality was healthy as suspended particles were recorded below permissible limits in the atmosphere along with the […]

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‘The world’s gone mad’: Kate Bush on Stranger Things and climbing back up the music charts

  Kate Bush, in a rare interview, has described her return to the top of the music charts as “quite shocking” after Netflix drama Stranger Things wowed a new generation of fans. The much-loved British singer-songwriter also dwelt on her lockdown experience of binge-watching and gardening, and revealed that she prefers an old-style phone when out and […]

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Introducing the opening of the Noon & Co flagship store

Noon & Co., a name synonymous with the preservation and revival of stone craft in Pakistan, announces the opening of their flagship store in Islamabad on 25 June 2022. Noon & Co embodies the spirit and heritage of craft; it’s revival and evolution. Curators of an artisan led guild, Noon & Co’s artisans are multi-generational […]

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England’s Jamie Overton to make Test debut against New Zealand

Leeds, United Kingdom: Jamie Overton will make his England Test debut in the third and final match of the New Zealand series at Headingley, captain Ben Stokes announced on Wednesday. Overton replaces fellow paceman James Anderson after England’s all-time leading Test wicket-taker was ruled out with an ankle injury. England have an unassailable 2-0 lead […]

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Monsoon rain spells to improve water levels at major dams: Chairman

ISLAMABAD: As the fresh monsoon rains are likely to increase water level of major reservoirs, the Chairman Federal Flood Commission advised on Wednesday all the dams operating authorities to exercise extra vigilance of the reservoirs’ operation. Talking to PTV News, Chairman Federal Flood Commission Ahmed Kamal said that the overall water storage capacity at major […]

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Coordinated efforts needed to overcome challenges: Sherry

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman on Wednesday stressed the need for making coordinated efforts by all the stakeholders to overcome the confronted challenges related to the national economy, climate change, energy, and depleting water resources to achieve sustainable economic growth and bring the country out of the looming crisis. Participating in the federal […]

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Pakistan signs agreement with Iran to get 100MW electricity for Balochistan

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Energy Khurram Dastgir Khan said the government has signed an agreement with Iran to get additional 100MW electricity for Balochistan. In a statement, he said the project would be completed in the shortest possible time to provide immediate relief to the people of the province, Radio Pakistan reported.

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Muslim student recently martyred by Hindutva goons in Ranchi gets first division in 10th class exam

ISLAMABAD: A 14-year-old Muslim student, Mudassir Aalam, who was martyred by Hindutva goons during a protest held in Ranchi, the capital of the Indian state Jharkhand, on June 10, has passed the 10th class examinations with first division. According to Kashmir Media Service, Mudasir Aalam was part of a protest demonstration against blasphemous remarks of […]

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PPP Women Wing, PLF observe BB’s birthday anniversary

PESHAWAR: PPP Women Wing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Peoples’ Lawyers Forum (PLF) organised separate functions to commemorate the birthday anniversary of the former prime minister Shaheed Benazir Bhutto here on Tuesday. First function was organised under the auspices of PPP women wing and attended by provincial general secretary, Shazia Tehmas, vice president Ashbar Jadoon, secretary information […]

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China adds 1.48 million full-time teachers in ten years

BEIJING: China has recruited 1.48 million more full-time teachers for the country’s compulsory education over the past ten years, bringing the total number of such teachers to 10.57 million, statistics released by the Ministry of Education showed Tuesday. China now has 158 million students in 207,000 schools for the nine-year compulsory education. The compulsory-education retention […]

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CPEC – a journey for economic development & social prosperity

The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) a flagship project of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s dream Belt & Road Initiative (BRI), commonly known as a source of economic development for social development and prosperity. The collective value of projects under the auspicious of CPEC is more than US$ 62 Million. The initiative intends to further improve […]

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Federal Cabinet postpones Rs7.99 increase in basic electricity tariff

The federal cabinet has postponed an Rs7.99 per unit increase in the basic power tariff. The federal cabinet convened in Islamabad under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday. On the FATF affairs, the cabinet extended tribute to the Pakistan Army and relevant ministries and personnel. Prime Minister Shehbaz stated that we were […]

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CM Hamza orders to launch ‘Attractive Murree’ project

On Tuesday, while chairing a meeting to review progress on the Murree Development and Improvement Plan, Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz directed the launch of the “Attractive Murree” project. The chief minister also ordered that Murree hotel rates be set for the upcoming Eidul Azha holidays. “The white-collar class will get relief with fixed rents […]

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President Alvi returns NAB (Amendment) bill unsigned claiming ‘flaws in its implementation’

After the election reforms bill, President Dr. Arif Alvi on Monday has also returned the National Accountability (Amendment) Bill unsigned, claiming that the Bill as enacted by Parliament is regressive in nature and will promote corruption by crippling the long arm of the law. However, according to the ‘deeming’ provision in Article 75 (2) of […]

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Usman Buzdar gets protective bail in illegal land transfer case

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court Bahawalpur Bench on Monday granted protective bail to former Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar in a case pertaining to allegedly transferring 900 kanals of land illegally in Dera Ghazi Khan. The High Court has granted protective bail until June 30 to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Usman Buzdar and has stopped […]

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Camille Vasquez breaks her silence on viral hug clip

Johnny Depp’s lawyer Camille Vasquez, who won the hearts of the actor’s fans during his defamation trial against former wife Amber Heard, has finally opened up about their viral hug video for the first time. In an interview with Univision, Camille, 37 said, “Of course I did [hug him]. He’s my friend, but he’s my […]

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26 more dead in India monsoon fury, waters recede in Bangladesh

At least 26 more people have died in monsoon flooding and lightning strikes in India, as millions remained marooned in the country and neighbouring Bangladesh, authorities said Monday. Floods are a regular menace in India and Bangladesh, but experts say climate change is increasing their frequency, ferocity, and unpredictability for the two countries’ 1.6 billion […]

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PM stresses global support for refugees from Syria to Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday called for renewed policy focus and arrangement of resources to address the suffering of refugees across the world. “From Syria to Palestine to Afghanistan, their plight calls for renewed policy focus and resources,” he said in a tweet, on World Refugee Day. The prime minister termed refugees as […]

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President returns Elections (Amendment) bill 2022 unsigned

ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi has returned the Elections (Amendment) EVM/OP bill 2022 unsigned after citing certain reasons and recording his observations. The president said that he had been pursuing the issue of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) and Overseas Pakistanis Voting (OP) with all the governments, in the parliament, as well as at the Supreme […]

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PM’s Initiative of National CPR training to kick start soon: Sufi

  ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed for the launch of a national initiative of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training throughout the country. In this connection, the prime minister has issued direction to PM’s Strategic Reforms to immediately launch the initiative, head of PM’s Strategic Reforms Salman Sufi said in a press statement on […]

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Recognising Imran’s hypocritical face, masses have rejected protest call: Marriyum

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Sunday that that the people of Pakistan have rejected the negative politics of Imran Khan and his call for agitation would prove a miserable flop. In a tweet in response to former prime minister Imran Khan’s call of protest on Sunday night, she said that […]

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FM welcomes FATF’s acknowledgment, reaffirms objective of strengthening economy

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Sunday while welcoming Financial Action Task Force’s unanimous acknowledgment of completion of action plans, reaffirmed that the government of Pakistan was committed to continue this positive trajectory of reforming the financial sector as part of its larger strategic objective of strengthening the economy. The foreign minister, in a […]

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64 FIRs registered on violations of anti-dengue SOPs

RAWALPINDI: District Coordinator Epidemics Prevention and Control (DCEPC) Dr Sajjad Mehmood on Sunday informed that as many as 64 FIRs had been registered on violations of anti-dengue SOPs from January 1 to June 18, 2022. Giving details of the punitive actions, the health officer told APP that the district health authority had sealed 92 premises, […]

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NAB asks citizens to file applications against fake housing schemes

ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has asked the people cheated by illegal housing scheme’s management, companies, individuals to submit their complaints/compensation claims by July 20 for getting back their looted money. According to an announcement of NAB Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the bureau was conducting investigations against Messers Qartaba Model Town, Peshawar,on the allegations of […]

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Bulldozers in India raze right to dissent, symbolize Muslims’ disenfranchisement

Though the Indian ruling party suspended two of its leaders over derogatory remarks to show its contrite face to the world, yet the Narendra Modi regime contrarily continues to demolish Muslim activists’ houses to pursue its ideology of Hindu supremacy. Following the blasphemous remarks in a television debate by the BJP leader Nupur Sharma, the […]

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Ombudsman calls for resolving grievances of overseas Pakistan

  ISLAMABAD: Federal Ombudsman Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi on Thursday called for resolving the grievances of more than 9 million overseas Pakistanis, who are not only helping their families back at home. He said they were also taking part in the socio-economic development of Pakistan by remitting around 30 billion dollars annually to the country.   […]

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Human rights declared as cornerstone of Pakistan’s domestic policy

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Human Rights on Saturday declared the protection and promotion of human rights as a cornerstone of Pakistan’s domestic policy. An official of the Ministry informed APP that Pakistan has ratified several key international human rights instruments, which have been transposed into the domestic regime through a wide variety of Federal and […]

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Pakistani, Chinese institutions sign MoU to further boost agricultural cooperation

BEIJING: Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) and Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences (YAAS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote agricultural cooperation between Pakistan and China at an online ceremony held in Beijing and Kunming.  Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque, and President of YAAS, Dr. Jihua Wang signed the MoU.  Speaking on […]

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‘Good news from FATF will restore confidence in our economy,’ says MoS

ISLAMABAD: On Saturday, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar reiterated Pakistan’s cooperation with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and the international community was based on the country’s strategic goal of strengthening its economy and further integrating into the global financial system. Addressing a press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, […]

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Departments prepared to deal with monsoon rains, says Chairman Flood Commission

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Federal Flood Commission Ahmed Kamal Friday said that all departments concerned are on high alert to cope with any emergency situation during an on-set monsoon season. Talking to PTV News on Friday, Chairman said that twin cities administration has intensified drain cleaning drive to ensure that there is no water stagnation.  He said […]

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Khursheed Shah hopes current rain spell to increase water level in dams, rivers

  ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Water Resources Syed Khursheed Shah on Friday expressed the hope that the current rain spell would increase the water level in the country’s dams and rivers and said concerted efforts would be made to ensure water supply to the tail-end of the Sindh province. Speaking in the National Assembly, he […]

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Body of Kashmiri youth recovered from River Panjkora

DIR LOWER: The body of a bakery worker who died after drowning in River Panjkora was recovered by Rescue 1122 here on Friday. According to Rescue 1122 Dir Lower, a worker of Kashmiri Bakery in Timergara, named Nadeem Shah of Muzaffarabad, aged 18 to 19 years, had drowned while taking bath in River Panjkora in […]

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US denounces blasphemous remarks by BJP officials against Prophet (PBUH)

WASHINGTON: United States (US) has condemned the blasphemous remarks made by two senior BJP officials against the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The BJP members’ offensive remarks have provoked uproar not only in South Asia but around the world. Following the incident, Muslim countries, including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates (UAE), […]

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‘Habs’ — Basit redefines how men in workplaces should be!

Feroze Khan as Basit in ARY Digital’s ‘Habs’ is setting some true benchmarks for workplace ethics required by men. The character and plot development of ‘Habs’ by six episodes has managed to get fans hooked on the intriguing story of Basit and Ayesha, who are even more impressed by the representation of office culture in […]

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IHC declares order of deciding PTI foreign funding case in 30 days

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday declared the order of deciding the Pakistan Tehreek-i-(PTI) Insaf’s foreign funding case within 30 days null and void. In its decision on the PTI’s intra-court appeal, the court stated that it did not doubt the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) intentions to treat all political parties’ foreign funding […]

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Govt taking big decisions to stable economy: Maryam Nawaz

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N)’s Vice President Maryam Nawaz on Thursday said that the incumbent government was taking big decisions to stable the economy and implement agreements signed by PTI’s government with the IMF. The government was bound to implement these agreements otherwise there was a risk of country’s default, she said while talking […]

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Engagement with U.S, India significant amid geopolitical scenario, says Bilawal Bhutto

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday said engagement with other countries including India and the United States was important for Pakistan in view of the emerging geopolitical developments. “An internationally isolated or disengaged Pakistan cannot achieve the goals of development and prosperity,” he said at an event held at the Institute of Strategic […]

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Senate directs ECP to postpone election schedule on seat vacated by Mandhro

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani on Thursday directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to postpone the election schedule of the Senate seat which fell vacant due to the death of Senator Dr. Sikandar Mandhro as his burial has not yet taken place. Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Dr. Shahzad Waseem drew the […]

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US airborne raid nets top IS operative in Syria

BEIRUT: US coalition forces said they captured a senior Islamic State group bomb maker in an airborne operation before dawn Thursday in northern Syria. A war monitor and AFP correspondents said military helicopters touched down for only a few minutes in a village in an area controlled by Turkish-backed rebel groups. The US-led coalition dedicated […]

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OGDCL discovered new gas reserves in Sindh’s Ghotki district

The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has discovered new gas reserves in Sindh’s Ghotki district after drilling an exploratory well. “The joint venture (JV) of Guddu Block comprising Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) as the operator (70%), SPUD Energy PTY Limited (SEPL) (13.5%), IPR Transoil Corporation (IPRTOC) (11.5%) and Government Holdings […]

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PM felicitates Chinese President Xi Jinping on his birthday

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday sent a message of felicitation to Chinese President Xi Jinping on his birthday.  “Happy birthday to H.E. President Xi Jinping,” the prime minister said in a tweet.  The prime minister said under the dynamic leadership of President Xi, the relationship between Pakistan and China had witnessed immense growth.  […]

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KP govt provides Rs30mn assistance to minorities

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakthunkhwa government has provided Rs30 million assistance to minorities  during fiscal year 2022-23. As many as Rs1,300 grants were provided to widows, orphans and persons with disabilities of the minorities communities. According to spokesman of Department of Religious Affairs, Rs37 million financial assistance were granted to 1,226 minority leaders and students and three […]

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Govt committed to establish SEZs on priority to boost industrialization: PM

RASHAKAI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said the government was committed to completing Special Economic Zones (SEZs) at the earliest to ensure development and prosperity in the country. During his visit to Rashakai Special Economic Zone, he said all problems and hurdles in the smooth execution of SEZs would be addressed on a priority […]

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Six reports of standing committees presented in Senate

ISLAMABAD: Six reports of various standing committees were presented in the Senate on Wednesday and granted an extension to two committees for submission of reports in the House. On behalf of the Chairman of the Standing Committee on Power, a member of the committee Senator Sana Jamali moved a motion under Rule 194 (1) seeking […]

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Netflix plans Squid Game reality show with big cash prize, no fatal consequences

  Netflix’s most-watched series is no longer just a fictitious television show after the streaming service greenlit “its biggest reality competition ever” called Squid Game: The Challenge. Unlike the series where the stakes are life or death, the worst possible fate in this 456 player competition will be leaving without the $4.56 million winnings, which Netflix […]

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K-pop band BTS taking a break to work on solo projects

  BTS, the South Korean band that spearheaded a global K-pop craze, is taking a break as a group to work on solo projects, the singers announced on Tuesday. Band member RM, speaking at the annual FESTA dinner that celebrates the group’s founding, said he had been feeling a need to explore his own work […]

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FM Bilawal takes up issue of Pakistani prisoners’ release with Iranian president

  TEHRAN: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari took up the issue of the release of Pakistani prisoners detained in the prisons of Iran with Iranian President Ayatollah Ebrahim Raisi. The foreign minister was welcomed by Iran’s leader in Tehran on his first official two-day visit to the neighbour country on Tuesday. FM Bilawal reaffirmed Pakistan’s keen […]

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OGRA proposes increase in prices of petroleum product from June 16

  On Wednesday, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) sent a summary to the petroleum division for another increase in petroleum product prices from June 16. According to sources, the oil regulatory authority has prepared a summary requesting an increase in petroleum prices from June 16 in light of negotiations with the International Monetary […]

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10 shiploads of edible oil from Indonesia and Malaysia to arrive in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Ten shiploads of edible oil from Indonesia and Malaysia will arrive Pakistan in the next two weeks as the major development was achieved after Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with Indonesian President Joko Widodo on June 10. Upon the direction of the prime minister, a Pakistani delegation held successful negotiation […]

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Punjab Assembly budget session delayed again

Following a stalemate in negotiations between the government and the opposition, a number of PML-N leaders and provincial ministers have proposed postponing the budget session until the next month. The Punjab Assembly session, which was called at 1 pm today (Tuesday) for the presentation of the budget, has been delayed due to the obstinacy of […]

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Pakistan, ADB discuss Country Partnership Strategy

ISLAMABAD: Director General, Asian Development Bank (ADB), Eugene Zhukov here on Monday apprised the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Miftah Ismail about the Country Partnership Strategy for Pakistan 2021-25, which is aligned with the government’s development vision.  He was talking to finance minister during a meeting, which among others were also attended by Country […]

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Sindh cabinet okays ‘tax-free’ Rs1.71tr budget

During a special session of the provincial cabinet on Tuesday, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah approved budget proposals totaling Rs1.71 trillion for the fiscal year 2022-23. The CM Sindh approved the proposals of the Rs1.71 trillion “tax-free” budget during a meeting attended by all provincial ministers, advisers, special assistants, chief secretaries, principal secretaries, and […]

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Modern and quality educational facilities our top priorities: minister

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Rana Tanvir Hussain on Tuesday said that the promotion of modern and quality educational facilities in all government schools was among the top priorities of the government. The present government was taking various steps for bringing improvement in the education sector in the country. “A balanced approach […]

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India should ‘properly resolve’ situation following BJP leaders’ blasphemous remarks: China

  A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Monday hoped that India would “properly resolve” the situation that has emerged as a result of Bhartia Janata Party (BJP) leaders making blasphemous remarks, hurting the sentiments of Muslims in India and around the world. “We have noted relevant reports and hope that the relevant situation can be […]

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DIG signs contract with DOW DUHS for supply of Medical gases

ISLAMABAD: Denim International Gases (DOW), a leading manufacturer of International Standard Industrial and Medical gases, has signed a tender contract with DOW University of Health Sciences (DUHS), DOW International Dental College Hospital, and Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital and  Research Centre for supply of Liquid and Compressed Medical Gases. Denim International Gases, is an ISO certified […]

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Reality of India’s “democratic face” before world to see: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Monday said that India had unleashed its brute and oppressive apparatus to browbeat Indian Muslims into submission. Commenting on the unabated persecution of Muslims in India by the Narendra Modi-led regime pursuing the Hindutva ideology, the prime minister said the whole plan was to further marginalise the Indian Muslims […]

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FM Bilawal Bhutto to depart for Iran visit tomorrow

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari will visit to Tehran tomorrow (Tuesday) for a two-day official visit. FM Bilawal will meet with his Iranian counterpart to discuss issues concerning Pakistan-Iran cooperation in various fields, including energy. FM Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met with UAE Ambassador to Pakistan Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zabi, and the two sides discussed issues […]

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Dasu dam to trigger new era of socioeconomic development in country: Khursheed Shah

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Water Resources Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah said the Dasu Hydro Power Project was a vital project would trigger a new era of socioeconomic development in the country and stabilize Pakistan’s economy by providing low-cost hydel electricity to the masses. The minister visited Dasu dam site the other day accompanying Water and […]

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Indian Muslim groups urge followers to shun protests over anti-Islam comments

Leaders of prominent Islamic groups and mosques in India appealed to fellow Muslims on Monday to suspend plans for protests against derogatory remarks about Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) made by two members of the ruling Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) party. The message to avoid big gatherings was circulated after demonstrations took a violent turn […]

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OIC, UN & HR organizations must rein in Modi’s fascist govt: Sherry Rehman

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Climate Change, Senator Sherry Rehman on Monday strongly condemned state barbarism against Muslim protesters in India.  The Minister said, “OIC, UN and all Human Rights (HR) organizations must rein in Modi’s fascist government.” In her condemnation message, the minister said Indian Muslims were being jailed for protesting against blasphemy in the […]

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President asks taxpayers to approach FTO for cost-free, speedy justice

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday urged the taxpayers and business community to approach the office of the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) through its complaint system for the redressal of their taxation grievances on a priority basis. Addressing an awareness seminar on the services of FTO here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, he said the FTO […]

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Pendency of cases declining as SC to function during summer break

ISLAMABAD: In the last four months, the Supreme Court of Pakistan had witnessed a decline of 1,182 cases; meanwhile, during the last week ending on June 10, it had disposed of 568 cases. Moreover, the institution of cases was 183 thereby reducing the backlog by further 385 cases. The top court while being cognizant of […]

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Budget provides educational opportunities, targeted subsidies to weaker segments: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Sunday said that the fiscal Budget 2022-23 had provided more educational opportunities for youth and targeted subsidies to the financially weaker segments of the society. On his Twitter handle, the Prime Minister said the fiscal budget also represented significant improvements in several ways. “The non-productive assets of the rich […]

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Top five trending skincare products of Chiltan Pure Pakistan

By now, we all are aware of one of the most reliable and authentic skincare and health brand Chiltan Pure Pakistan and its unique products that help us live, breathe and eat healthy. However, our top five most favourite skincare products by Chiltan Pure are as follows and we highly recommend these to everyone. Be […]

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Senior level tri-service military delegation visits China

RAWALPINDI: A senior-level tri-service military delegation of Pakistan visited China from June 9 to 12 where the delegation held wide-ranging discussions with senior officials of Chinese military and other government departments. The apex meeting was held on June 12 wherein the Pakistani side was headed by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa […]

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Pak Army soldier embraces martyrdom amid fire exchange with terrorists in N Waziristan

RAWALPINDI: A soldier of Pakistan Army on Sunday embraced martyrdom while valiantly fighting terrorists amid fire exchange that took place between terrorists and the Army troops in general area Datta Khel of North Waziristan District. The Army troops fought bravely and effectively engaged the terrorists’ location, said an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release here […]

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India asked to shun Hindutva policies, stop targeting Muslims

BEIJING: In recent days, major cities across India have witnessed massive Muslim demonstrations, demanding the arrest and punishment of the two members of India’s ruling Bhartia Janta Party (BJP) for using highly derogatory remarks and disrespecting the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). “This reflects not only the aspirations of the vast Muslim community in India, but […]

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President concerned over wildfire incidents

ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi Sunday expressed his serious concerns over increasing incidents of forest fires in different parts of the country. The president said that such fire incidents were causing huge financial loss to the nation as it deprived the effectees of their livelihood, put the life and properties of the inhabitants at high […]

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PM approves new transit visa policy for Afghan citizens: Sufi

  ISLAMABAD: Head of PM’s Strategic Reforms Initiatives Salman Sufi Saturday said Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif had approved a new transit visa policy for the Afghan immigrant citizens. Taking a notice of the issues faced by the Afghan citizens and the illegal immigration, the prime minister had accorded his nod to the new policy, […]

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ICCI terms Federal Budget 2022-23 as balanced one

  ISLAMABAD: The business community of the federal Capital on Saturday termed the Federal  Budget for the fiscal year 2022-23 as a balanced budget and commended the government for introducing relief measures introduced for the uplift of the agriculture sector in the country. Muhammad Shakeel Munir, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said that […]

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Punjab govt also suggests 15% pay raise for its employees in budget

Following the increase in federal government employee salaries proposed in the national budget, the Punjab government is considering proposing a 15% rise in its employees’ salaries in the budget for the next financial year (2022-23) to be presented the day after tomorrow. A proposal for a 5% increase in pensions for retired employees was also […]

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Govt to bring 2.5 mln shopkeepers in tax net

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue, Miftah Ismail on Saturday said that the government had set a target to bring 2.5 million shopkeepers in the tax net. While addressing a Post Budget Press conference along with Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Marriyum Aurangzeb, he said that first time the government had fixed the sale and […]

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PIA flight operations to, from Damascus halted after Israel’s attack: Spokesman

ISLAMABAD: A spokesman for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Saturday said the flight operations of the national flag carrier to and from Damascus had been suspended after the Israeli forces resorted to bombardment at the Syrian capital’s airport the other day. “Both runways are inactive due to bombing at the Damascus airport that led to […]

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The age of outbreaks: Experts warn of more animal disease threats

  Paris: With the spread of monkeypox across the world coming hot on the heels of Covid-19, there are fears that increasing outbreaks of diseases that jump from animals to humans could spark another pandemic. While such diseases called zoonoses have been around for millennia, they have become more common in recent decades due to […]

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Cabinet approves budget proposals for fiscal year 2022-23

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday approved the budget proposals for the fiscal year 2022-23. The cabinet also accorded approval to the Finance Bill 2022. Finance Minister Miftah Ismael will present the budgetary proposals in the National Assembly this afternoon.

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today, 10th June 2022

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 10 June 2022 is being sold for Rs. 116170 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 135500 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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ANP submits call attention notice in KP assembly on forest fire incidents

  PESHAWAR: Awami National Party (ANP) on Friday submitted a call attention notice in the provincial assembly on frequent incidents of forest fires in the province. The notice submitted by ANP MPA, Faisal Zeb Khan said a sequence of fire incidents in the forests of Shangla, Swat, Buner, Battagram and other provincial districts have been […]

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WB approves $300 million for climate-resilient roads in KPK

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on Friday approved $300 million in financing to support Pakistan in upgrading rural roads to provide safe and reliable access to schools, health facilities and markets in the most vulnerable districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Accessibility Project (KPRAP) will provide safe and […]

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Pakistan, speaking for G77/China, urges accelerated steps for recovery in Covid-hit countries

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan, speaking on behalf of Group of 77 (developing countries) and China, has called for boosting efforts for sustainable recovery in the coronavirus-hit countries and to accomplish U.N.’s 2030 agenda aimed at ending poverty in all its forms.  “We must accelerate our efforts to reach the furthest behind first,” Ambassador Aamir Khan, acting […]

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President asks State Life to pay insurance money with profit to the widow

ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi on Friday asked the State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLICP) to pay the group insurance claim with profits to the widow of a fireman from City District Government, Multan, who had died after retirement. “The insured employee died in June 2016 and it has been six years since his […]

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Over Rs9 trillion national budget to be presented on Friday

ISLAMABAD: The incumbent coalition government is all set to present the federal budget for the fiscal year 2022-23, with an estimated outlay of over Rs9 trillion, on June 10 (Friday). The National Assembly is already in session where the budget for the fiscal year 2022-23 would be presented by Finance Minister, Miftah Ismail official sources […]

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Inzamam lauds Khushdil Shah for match winning batting

  ISLAMABAD: Former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq Thursday lauded Pakistan team for showing outstanding performance in the first ODI against West Indies at Multan Cricket Stadium, but noted that it was the brilliance of left-handed Khushdil Shah that ensured the five-wicket victory. “In my view the key innings of the match was that of Khushdil Shah. I […]

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NAB chairman to be appointed through selection committee: Shahadat

  ISLAMABAD: State Minister for law and Justice Senator Shahadat Awan on Thursday said the appointment of the new National Accountability Bureau (NAB)’s chairman would be made through a selection committee with the consultation of the leaders of the house and opposition. Responding to supplementary query raised by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s Senator Azam Khan Swati , […]

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PM for rewarding courageous driver of oil tanker for saving lives

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the authorities concerned to reward the driver of the oil tanker who had risked himself to save countless lives in Balochistan. The prime minister also gave directives to invite the courageous driver to Islamabad to receive the reward. He said the act of saving precious lives without […]

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Senate passes Fiscal Responsibility and Debt Limitation (Amendment) Bill 2022

  ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Thursday passed the Fiscal Responsibility and Debt Limitation (FRDL) (Amendment) Bill, 2022 with a majority vote. The bill was moved by Minister of State for Finance, Aisha Ghaus Pasha in the Upper House of the Parliament amid protest by the members of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). National Assembly has already passed […]

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DG PDMA advises citizens to stay safe, hydrated amid ongoing heat wave

  ISLAMABAD: Director General Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Thursday warned the citizens that they should avoid direct exposure to sun, intake plenty of water and use umbrella to save them from the heat stroke. Talking to PTV News here, DG Faisal Fareed advised the citizens that they should  avoid taking food and junk […]

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After Sidhu Moosa Wala, American rapper Trouble shot dead just hours after performing at an event

Trouble, an American rapper, was shot dead in Georgia just days after the heinous murder of Indian artist Sidhu Moose Wala. According to sources, Atlanta-based rapper Mariel Semonte Orr, better known as Trouble, was shot dead in the early hours of Sunday, only hours after performing at an event. According to the details, the rap […]

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PM orders tax abolition for export industry’s raw material

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday directed the authorities concerned to abolish all taxes on the raw materials of the export industry, as part of his government’s vision to develop an export-oriented economy. The prime minister, in a meeting with a delegation of the American Business Council, also directed the formation of task forces […]

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WTO seeks fresh momentum at the big ministerial meet

Geneva: The World Trade Organization holds its biggest gathering in four years from Sunday, looking to prove that it still has a role in turbocharging international commerce. Ministers from WTO member states are gathering in the global trade body’s home city of Geneva hoping to breathe new life into the crippled organisation, which has been […]

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Pak vs WI: International cricket returns as Multan braces to host ODI series

MULTAN: Pakistan and West Indies cricket teams are all set to play in Multan today to begin a new era for Pakistan cricket with the city hosting international cricket after fourteen long years. The three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) are part of the Super League cycle and both sides are eager to secure crucial points to […]

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Million of Buddhist tourists desire to explore Gandhara heritage: MD PTDC

ISLAMABAD: Managing Director Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) Aftab-ur-Rehman said that millions of Buddhist tourists from across the world had shown keen interest in exploring the rich Gandhara heritage of the country.  He said that Pakistan was a country rich in cultural heritage sites of different religions.  In a statement, he said that it was […]

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Federal cabinet reinstates Saturday holiday, reduces petrol usage of employees by 40%

The federal cabinet has reinstated the weekly Saturday holiday in order to save energy and improve load-shedding management. The decision was taken by the federal cabinet at a meeting held in Islamabad on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. As part of the petrol austerity measures, the federal cabinet also agreed to […]

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The death of three sisters spotlights India’s dowry violence

Jaipur, India: Before the three sisters and their children were found dead in a well, they left a message blaming the family they had married into. Kalu, Kamlesh and Mamta Meena were victims of a dispute over dowries, the often hefty sums Indian parents pay to marry off their daughters. The sisters had wed brothers […]

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Pakistan advocates resolution of conflicts through dialogue, peaceful means

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Tuesday said that Pakistan always advocated for holding of dialogue and use of diplomacy as tools for the pursuit of peace in the world. Addressing a joint presser along with his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock, the foreign minister referred to the Russian-Ukraine conflict and said Pakistan had a firm […]

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Mickelson joins Saudi-backed golf series

  Phil Mickelson confirmed on Monday he has signed to play in the lucrative Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series, saying he also plans to play major events, including next week’s US Open. The six-time major winner will be in the field of 48 at the controversial new tour’s inaugural event in London this week. “I […]

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Pakistan Army establishes free medical, heat stroke center in Lodhran

  Pak Army in view of the ongoing scorching heatwave across the country established Heat Stroke Center and Free Medical Camp at Lodhran, Bahawalpur. In order to facilitate the local populace, these Heat Stroke centers are equipped with all medical facilities,  besides well-trained doctors including eye specialists, Dermatologists, child specialists, gynecologists and medical staff along […]

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Don’t close the embassy, U.S ambassador tells Russia

In a clear attempt to send a message to the Kremlin, John J. Sullivan, the U.S. ambassador appointed by President Donald Trump, told Russia’s state TASS news agency that Washington and Moscow should not simply break off diplomatic relations. “We must preserve the ability to speak to each other,” Sullivan told TASS in an interview. […]

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Cabinet given briefing on ways to reduce load shedding: Marriyum

  ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Tuesday that the Federal Cabinet meeting chaired by the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday was given a briefing on ways to reduce load shedding and the overall energy situation. In a tweet, she said there was a shortage of installed capacity to cater […]

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Budget 2022-2023: Govt to raise salaries, pensions of employees

The government is considering a proposal to raise the salaries of its employees and pensioners by 5% to 15%, according to the finance division’s proposals. The decision will be subject to IMF approval. According to sources, the government has prepared three proposals concerning the federal budget and the salaries and pensions of government employees. Under […]

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Green Pakistan: a dream of Pakistan Navy

Trees provide us with oxygen and a soothing environment. Therefore, given the fact that we’re increasingly losing green belts to urbanization, and global warming, saving trees should be the world’s top priority. Thankfully, the Pakistan Navy has decided to pay heed to environmentalist’s warnings and being acquainted of its responsibilities Pakistan Navy has undertaken various […]

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WKAF urges UN, world organizations to press India for release of Yasin Malik

  ISLAMABAD: The World Kashmir Awareness Forum (WKAF) has called upon the United Nations and other world organizations to shed their protracted silence and earnestly impress upon the Indian government to let international standards of justice prevail and free Kashmiri Hurriyat leader and Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front Mohammad Yasin Malik. According to […]

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Sale of fertilizer in Sialkot banned after 8:00 pm

  SIALKOT: Deputy Commissioner Maisam Abbas has put a ban on the sale of fertilizer after 8:00 pm in the district. Addressing a meeting to review the supply and demand of fertilizers and supply to farmers at his office here on Monday, he said that fertilizer dealers would issue cash memos when selling fertilizers to […]

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FWMC helpline 1139 active for registration of complaints

  FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Waste Management Company (FWMC) helpline 1139 is fully active for registration of public complaints about sanitary staff and heap of litter in the city. Chief Executive Officer FWMC Bilal Feroz Monday appealed to the citizens to play their due role in the cleanliness campaign launched by the Punjab government and avoid throwing […]

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PM meets APNS delegation, promises to clear newspaper ads dues

LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the government will clear its outstanding advertising dues of newspapers on priority to end the serious cash crunch, being faced by the industry. He also ordered for clearing all dues by June 30. He was talking to a delegation of All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), led by […]

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Identity of one funding Amber Heard’s legal team exposed: ‘She’s broke’

Amber Heard’s true benefactor has just been exposed by legal experts. Heather Heidelbaugh, a Pennsylvania-based trial attorney, lifted the veil off their identity in an interview with the New York Post. According to Heidelbaugh, “There is coverage if you are sued for defamation based on how much you pay through coverage.” “The insurance company will […]

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Hard work, integrity shape nations: PM

LAHORE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that nations were not formed on the basis of construction of magnificent buildings, but hard work, integrity and sacrifices coupled with use of latest knowledge and technology always evolved them. Addressing an inauguration ceremony of 600-bed state of the art Indus hospital at Jubilee Town, the […]

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US job openings decline to 11.4M in April

ANKARA: Job openings in the US declined to 11.4 million in April, in line with the market estimate, according to figures by the Labor Department released Wednesday. The figure is a 455,000 decline from the approximately 11.8 million in March, while the rate of job openings stood at 7% last month. The largest decreases in […]

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Imran Niazi to be arrested once protective bail expires: Rana Sanaullah

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah on Sunday said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan Nizai has been nominated as accused in over dozen of cases including rioting, sedition, chaos, and armed attacks at the federation. In a series of tweets, the minister said the security detail being deployed outside the Imran Khan’s Bani […]

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SMEDA to organize a workshop on tourism, travel businesses

ISLAMABAD: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) will organize a one-day training program on “Developing New Products and Services in Tourism and Travel Business” for profitable business growth on June 8 (Wednesday). The session will be organized by SMEDA under National Business Development Programme (NBDP) for SMEs, to extend non-financial advisory services to […]

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Protest in front of Indian consulate in Chicago decries Yasin Malik’s sentence

  ISLAMABAD: At a joint Kashmiri and Sikh protest in front of the Indian Consulate General in Chicago, US vehemently denounced the unjust life sentence given to Kashmiri leader Yasin Malik by an Indian court. A large number of people belonging to Kashmiri and Sikh communities, carrying placards and banners, shouted slogans against the Indian […]

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Punjab ministers demand bullet-proof vehicles

It’s ironic that, in the midst of the government’s talk of austerity measures in the wake of rising POL and electricity prices and skyrocketing inflation, some ministers want expensive official vehicles for their use. In one case, Punjab Minister Ataullah Tarar returned his official vehicle while requesting that the government provide him with a bullet-proof […]

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Pregnant woman gang raped by five men in Jhelum

A pregnant woman was gang-raped by five people in Jhelum on Saturday. According to reports, five men stormed into the home of a pregnant woman in Jhelum. The men first bound the poor woman’s husband, preventing him from resisting. The pregnant women were then raped one by one. According to the police, a case has […]

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1st batch of Chinese emergency humanitarian medicine aid arrives in Sri Lanka

  COLOMBO: The first batch of Chinese emergency humanitarian medicine aid arrived at Sri Lanka’s Bandaranaike International Airport on Friday night. China fully relates to the difficulties and challenges faced by Sri Lanka and will continue to provide assistance within its capacity through all possible channels, said Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong at the handover ceremony. […]

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Saudi Arabia starts registration of domestic pilgrims for Hajj 2022

ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the start of registration of domestic pilgrims for Hajj this year 1443H/2022, effective from Friday. The ministry said that the registration of Hajj for domestic pilgrims will last for 9 days until Saturday, June 11. It confirmed that early registration would not be considered as […]

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Tough decisions taken to avoid bankruptcy, revive national economy: Petroleum Minister

  ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Petroleum Dr. Musadik Malik on Friday said the incumbent government had taken tough decisions regarding subsidies on petrol and diesel, in compulsion, giving a special focus on reviving the national economy and steering the country out of the confronted financial crunch. Addressing a news conference along with senior leader […]

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Pakistan & Turkey ‘one nation, living in two countries’ says PM

    ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the leadership of Pakistan and Turkey was committed to further strengthening their historic and longstanding bilateral ties for the benefit of their people. In an exclusive interview with TRT’s Head of Urdu service Dr. Furqan Hameed in Ankara, the prime minister said Pakistan and Turkey […]

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CJP Bandial advises attorney-general to carefully evaluate chairman NAB

On Friday, Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Umar Ata Bandial advises Attorney-General of Pakistan (AGP) Ashtar Ausaf to carefully evaluate the choice of the chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The Supreme Court was hearing a suo motu notice lawsuit about authorities harming the criminal justice system. During the hearing on the appointment of […]

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Pakistani Cinemas gears up to brace four new movies this weekend

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani cinemas are all set to be jam-packed this weekend as four new films including three Lollywood and one English will be taking up all the slots. Since the Eid-ul-Fitr this year, cinemas in Pakistan have seen a massive increase in film screenings due to the final bid to the pandemic in the country. […]

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Russia braces for economic upheaval as sanctions start to bite

Moscow: At his garage in the south of Moscow, 35-year-old mechanic Ivan is starting to worry. With billions of dollars in financial reserves and money still coming in from oil and gas exports, Russia has yet to feel the full impact of the barrage of Western sanctions imposed over its offensive in Ukraine. But Ivan […]

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Tarar condemns Imran’s statement, says Imran lost senses after losing power

  ISLAMABAD: Leader of the House in Senate Azam Nazir Tarar on Thursday strongly condemned Imran Khan’s statement in which he (Imran) stated that the country would be divided into three parts if right decisions were not taken right now. “Imran Khan has lost his mind after losing the coveted post of prime minister,” Tarar […]

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FIA Cyber Wing disposed of 100,986 complaints in one year

ISLAMABAD: Cyber Wing of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has disposed of 100,986 complaints during the period of January 1, 2021 to January 31, 2022. According to official data, around 110,938 new complaints were reported to Cyber Crime Wing during the said period. Out of total complaints, 17102 were converted into inquiries besides registering  1,332 […]

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Marriyum terms Imran’s anti-Pakistan tirade as hate speech against country

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Thursday strongly condemned Imran Khan’s anti-Pakistan tirade, said that it was hate speech against the constitution and the country, not freedom of expression. In a statement, she said that talking about the division of the country was in fact projecting the enemy’s agenda. The minister said […]

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China reaffirms support for businesses operating in Pakistan

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian on Wednesday highly appreciated positive remarks by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on China-Pakistan relations and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), saying China would continue to support its companies in investing and operating in Pakistan to realize win-win results and shared development. “His (Sharif’s) commitment to facilitating Chinese companies’ […]

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Rescue 1122 responded to 10,031 emergencies in May

  FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Rescue 1122 responded to 10,031 emergencies and provided assistance to 9,567 persons during the month of May. Punjab Emergency Service Rescue-1122 Thursday issued a monthly performance report for the month of May of Faisalabad station. The report was shared in a monthly review meeting held at Rescue central station here Thursday. The […]

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Gunman kills at least three in new US shooting

    WASHINGTON: At least three people were killed by a gunman at a hospital campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Wednesday, police said, as Americans still grappled with grief and anger over the shooting at a Texas school just over a week ago. The gunman, who was armed with a rifle, was also killed in […]

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Two new ECP members take oath

ISLAMABAD: On Wednesday, the remaining two members of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) took oath at the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Secretariat. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja administered the oath to the new members of ECP including Babar Hassan Bharwana from Punjab and Justice (retd) Ikramullah Khan from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The […]

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PTDC, ATDCP to develop 10 villages as model rural tourism destinations

ISLAMABAD: Managing Director Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) PTDC, Aftab ur Rehman Rana has said that PTDC and Agriculture Tourism Development Corporation of Pakistan (ATDCP) has selected 10 villages across the country as a model rural tourism destinations in Pakistan.  He said that PTDC has placed these villages on the map of UNWTO’s best tourist […]

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Pakistan’s development is linked to good relations with four strategic partners: Ahsan

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal Wednesday said Pakistan’s economic development was linked to good relations with its four strategic partners including the US, Europe, Gulf States, and China.  “If we want to see our country developing fast, we will have to maintain good relations with these countries,” Ahsan Iqbal said while addressing […]

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ECP publishes delimitation of constituencies

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has published the preliminary delimitation of constituencies for information of the general public. According to an ECP notification, the publication of delimitation of constituencies will continue till June 30. The ECP will dispose of the representation filed by voters after listening to the relevant parties from July 1 […]

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Seminar of pre-budget analysis held

ISLAMABAD: One day seminar regarding pre-budget analysis of the federal budget, jointly organized by the Social Policy and Development Center (SPDC) and the Senate Secretariat for the members of the Senate was held on Wednesday at Parliament House.  Secretary Senate, Muhammad Qasim Samad Khan welcomed the participants and appreciated the efforts of SPDC for creating […]

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President summons National Assembly on June 6 for budget session

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has summoned the budget session of the National Assembly on June 6 (Monday), the President House said Wednesday. The session will be held at 4 pm at the Parliament House. However, the federal budget for the fiscal year 2022-23 will be presented in the session on June 10 (Friday). The […]

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Turkey black rose producers chase the sweet smell of success

Halfeti: To the naked eye, the delicate velvet roses in southeastern Turkey appear black and overwhelm the senses with their irresistible sweet smell.  The rosebuds are just as dark, and when fully developed, the flower takes on the colour of an intensely rich red wine. These black roses, known as “Karagul” in Turkish and thornier […]

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