Talks with TTP

By sending yet another delegation to Kabul in a desperate attempt to bring the notorious Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan back to the deliberations table, Islamabad has announced its priorities to the world (probably standing at the top of some green hill). After the official designation failed to gain any assurances, the religious scholars were sought to break […]

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Hong Kong band Mirror ends concert after monitor falls on dancer

At least five people are injured and three are hospitalised after a concert in Hong Kong went horribly wrong. The boy band Mirror was performing a show at the Hong Kong Coliseum on July 28 when one of the large video monitors above the stage suddenly fell down, crashing down onto one of the dancers […]

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New events and tours at UK palaces and stately homes to ghost hunt workshops at Chillingham Castle

Special events and tours for all ages are set to draw crowds at Royal residences and stately homes across the country this summer. London is offering one of the most colourful new attractions with Superbloom outside the Tower of London. To celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June, 20 million wildflower seeds were sown in […]

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US considering sanctions against networks exporting Iranian oil

The United States is considering sanctions against a businessman in the United Arab Emirates and a network of companies suspected of assisting Iran’s oil exports, as part of a broader effort to increase diplomatic pressure on Tehran as US officials work to reach an agreement on Iran’s nuclear programme. According to corporate documents reviewed by […]

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China’s ‘common prosperity’ drive slashes pay and perks for investment bankers

China’s well-heeled financial dealmakers are getting a crash course in austerity with pay cuts and perks reined in, as their state-owned employers respond to Beijing’s “common prosperity” drive, eight people with knowledge of the matter said. State-owned investment banks including China International Capital Corp (CICC) and Citic Securities have implemented pay cuts this year as […]

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Angelina Jolie gets cosmetic work done to look more ‘youthful’: Insider

Angelina Jolie reportedly got cosmetic work done to her face to look ‘youthful’ before starting her upcoming projects. The Maleficent star had a mini face lift as revealed by an insider to Star Magazine, adding that the procedure was done because Jolie “felt her skin was beginning to look lax and sagging.” “Angelina wanted to have it before […]

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Security forces kill six terrorists in Kech operation

RAWALPINDI: The Security Forces on Saturday killed six terrorists in intense exchange of fire during an operation conducted to apprehend them in general area Hoshab of District Kech. Security Forces on July 29, on information regarding movement of a terrorist group on motorcycles towards Panjgur from Kech, an operation was conducted by the forces in […]

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Savitri Jindal replaces Asia’s richest woman

Yang Huiyan is no longer the wealthiest lady in Asia due to the impact of China’s real estate crisis on the nation’s developers, including her Country Garden Holdings Co. It’s been a dramatic fall for Yang, who in 2005 inherited her father’s stake in the real estate developer, becoming one of the youngest billionaires on […]

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Dollar To PKR: Dollar Rate In Pakistan Today

Dollar to PKR Today is Rs.239.5 in the currency market of Pakistan. 1 US Dollar To PKR (Pakistani Rupee) 1.00 US Dollar = PKR 239.5 What is Dollar to PKR Today? Dollar to PKR – The US dollar or dollar rate is always considered important not only in Pakistan but also in other countries. The […]

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Young woman dies after eating Maggi noodles

Mumbai:  A 27-year-old woman died after consuming rat poison that she accidentally put in her Maggi. Police said that the woman, identified as Rekha Nishad, had laced tomatoes to kill rats in the house on July 21. While watching TV, she accidentally put the poisoned tomato in her Maggi noodles. She started vomiting hours after […]

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Pakistani exports to US surge to $9 billion: Ambassador Masood Khan

WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Masood Khan has said that Pakistan’s exports to the United States have marked year-on-year rise, with a total volume of $9 billion at an annual growth rate of 35 percent. Pointing out that the volume of the exports last year was $7 billion, the Pakistani envoy said, the […]

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Google Celebrates 10 Years of Google Play

  Karachi: Google is celebrating the 10th birthday of Google Play by unveiling a new logo that better reflects the magic of Google and 10x Play Points bonus for the members. Today, the Play Store is used by over 2.5 billion people in over 190 countries every month to discover games, apps, and digital content. […]

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Twitter account of Imran Riaz Khan hacked

The senior member of Pakistani Tehreek-e-Insaf Chaudhry Fawad Ahamd informed the Twitter account of Senior Journalist Imran Khan Riaz got hacked on Friday (today). “Imran Riaz Khan has called to inform that his Twitter Account is hacked,” Fawad Chaudhary tweeted. Imran Riaz Khan has called to inform that his @Twitter Account @ImranRiazKhan is hacked — […]

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How to Survive in Inflation

How to Survive in Inflation Assess Your Budget Review your substantial Expenditures Ask for a improve Keep a varied Portfolio of Investments   Inflation is defined as a continuing increase in the prices that eventually reduces the purchasing power of your currency. Prices for services and goods can always alter in a volatile market. Some […]

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Pakistani filmmaker’s docuseries lands Emmy Nomination

  Pakistani-American filmmaker Mohammad Ali Naqvi’s Netflix documentary Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror has been nominated for the Emmys. Naqvi served as co-executive producer on the Netflix series, which has been nominated in the category of “Outstanding Politics and Government Documentary.” Taking to social media, the first Pakistani Academy member announced that […]

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Sajal Ali & Jemima khan’s ‘What’s Love Got to Do with It?’ gets a nod for Toronto International Film Festival

  ISLAMABAD: One of the most talented and top actresses of Pakistan, Sajal Ali’s upcoming international film has been selected for premiere at Toronto International Film Festival, going to be held in September. Scripted and co-produced by Jemima khan, What’s Love Got to Do with It? is a British rom-com starring tale of highly talented […]

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SHC restores Zaheer Ahmed and his family’s bank accounts

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday overturned its earlier decision and mandated that all bank accounts belonging to Zaheer’s family members be restored. Zaheer is the husband of Dua Zahra, a teen girl who travelled from Karachi to Punjab to get married to him. Zaheer Ahmed last Friday approached the Sindh High Court for […]

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HEC urges students, faculty to secure certifications from Int’l universities

  ISLAMABAD: Higher Education Commission (HEC) has urged the university students, faculty members and alumni of Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) to secure certifications from world-renowned universities to improve the quality of teaching and learning across the board. HEC’s Coursera effort is one step in that manner. All HEIs should strongly encourage their faculty members to […]

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ICC responds amid threats of ODIs coming to an end

  NEW DELHI: The governing International Cricket Council (ICC) has played down threats to the game’s 50 overs format, saying a “healthy” number of one-day internationals will be played in the 2023-27 cycle. The proliferation of lucrative domestic T20 leagues have cramped up cricket’s already-strained calendar and England all-rounder Ben Stokes attributed his shock ODI […]

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Apple launches new dashboard full screen: check out

According to a new report, people drive an average of 29 miles a day in the US. They have phones. They’re going to want to use their phones while they’re driving. The question is, how can they do it safely, free from the distraction of the distraction-stuffed devices in their pockets? For more than a […]

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Asif Ali Zardari tests positive for COVID-19

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People Party (PPP) leader and former President Asif Ali Zardari has tested positive for COVID-19.  Foreign Minister and PPP Chairman Bilawal confirmed that the party’s co-chairman was not only vaccinated but had also received booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccine. “He is fully vaccinated, boosted, isolating with mild symptoms, and undergoing treatment. We […]

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Shell, Nestle, Samsung profits go through the roof

Shell profit rockets on high oil prices British energy giant Shell said Thursday that its net profit soared more than five-fold to $18 billion in the second quarter, fuelled by resurgent oil and gas prices, and rewarded shareholders with another bumper buyback. The surge in profits in the three months to June was partially attributable […]

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Matric, inter students in Punjab should get ready for the worse

The Punjab cabinet committee has not yet approved a summary to assign grades to students appearing for matriculation and intermediate exams through the Punjab Education Boards, Daily Times reported on Thursday. The summary was created in 2019 three years ago. During these three years, results were supposed to be shifted to a grading system instead […]

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Youtuber Zaid Ali nearly died

Known YouTuber Zaid Ali T, who met with an accident and suffered a head injury. He requested followers for prayers. Digital creator and vlogger took to his Instagram stories to update his fans about his disappearance from an otherwise active social media life. Touching upon the ‘most hectic days of life’, Ali noted, “I was […]

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Get ready for governor rule in Punjab: Federal govt announcement

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Wednesday said that the government is likely to impose the governor’s rule in Punjab. He said this after the Supreme Court removed Hamza Shahbaz as the CM. It reinstated Imran Khan-backed Pervez Elahi to the top office. “The summary to impose governor’s rule is being drafted, and I — personally […]

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Pakistan to soon become a defaulter? Read what Miftah Ismail has to say

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has rejected rumors about Pakistan’s likely failure in repayment of international loans. Ismail, while talking to a think tank in the UAE expressed hope that the country will receive more dollars in the upcoming few weeks. This will help in the improvement of the exchange rate. He said that a […]

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Saudi police detain Egyptian TikTok star for ‘immoral’ video

A popular Egyptian social media influencer was detained by Saudi Arabia on suspicion of disseminating pornographic material on her platforms. After posting a live video chat with a friend, Saudi police in Riyadh detained Egyptian resident Tala Safwan. On Monday, the police announced that they had detained a resident of Egypt in Saudi Arabia who […]

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Nation observes 74th martyrdom anniversary of Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed

On Wednesday (today), the nation commemorated Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed on his 74th martyrdom anniversary. Muhammad Sarwar was born in Gujjar Khan’s Singhori village on November 10, 1910. In 1944, he received his commission in the Punjab Regiment. In recognition of giving his life in the first Pakistan-Indian War in 1948, he received the Nishan-e-Haider award. […]

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Famous YouTuber Zaid Ali gets into extremely bad accident

YouTuber Zaid Ali has informed his fans through a social media post that he has met with a terrible accident. As per his statement, doctors have said it will take him from a week to 10 days to get back into his daily routine. Zaid Wrote on his Instagram stories that: I was recently in […]

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Aamir Liaquat’s postmortem should and will take place: Dania Shah

Aamir Liaquat Hussain’s third wife, Dania Shah stated on her Instagram that her husband’s postmortem should and will be conducted. Dania claimed that Bushra Iqbal, the ex-wife of her husband, was postponing the autopsy alleging that she was threatening to kill her if she come to attend the court hearing. “Postmortem will and should take place […]

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Book review: On the sociology of Islam by Dr Ali Shariati

To challenge history or to reinterpret it both are intellectual things. Most scholars take pride in questioning the historical fallacies connected with their culture or religion. Sometimes they get the required success but most of the time face severe backlash from society, especially when they dare to challenge the religious history and decades-long beliefs and […]

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Two PIA planes escape mid-air collision over Iranian airspace

TEHRAN: Two Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) planes narrowly escaped mid-air collision on Sunday when they came dangerously close to each other over Iranian airspace. According to the report, both the PIA passenger planes were on the same route and altitude due to alleged negligence of the Iranian Air Traffic Control. According to details, a PIA […]

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SC resumes hearing Elahi’s petitions as CJP invites all parties to assist court in reaching ‘fair’ decision

On Tuesday, Supreme Court resumed hearing petitions related to the recently held election for the post of Punjab chief minister. The counsel representing Punjab Assembly Deputy Speaker Dost Mazari, Irfan Qadir, and the counsel of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Farooq H Naek, boycotted SC proceedings. The petition filed by the opposition parties challenging the decision […]

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Bakhtawar Bhutto rejects rumours about Zardari’s escape to Dubai

On Monday, Bakhtawar Bhutto-Zardari denied the rumours that Asif Ali Zardari, the chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), had fled to Dubai. In a tweet, she said: “If he [Asif Ali Zardari] did not run away for more than 11 years, why would he now?” She added, “He faced courts under every regime including […]

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S.Korea reports 35,883 new COVID-19 cases

  SEOUL: South Korea reported 35,883 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight Sunday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 19,247,496, the health authorities said Monday. The daily caseload was down from 65,433 in the prior day due to fewer virus tests over the weekend, but it was far higher […]

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Monsoon rain: 102 people, 33 children, 30 women among them died in Balochistan

QUETTA: As many as 102 deaths have occurred so far due to the torrential rains and flash floods in Balochistan, Spokesperson of the Balochistan Government, Farah Azeem Shah said on Monday. While talking to the newsmen, she said that those who died in the rain-related incidents included 39 men, 30 women and 33 children.  The […]

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Packaged milk price increased by Rs25 per litre

On Monday, packaged milk producers raised the price of milk by Rs25 per litre, adding fuel to the fire of inflation that has been ravaging people for years. It has been reported that packaged milk now costs Rs 200 per litre. A quarter-pack of milk now costs Rs55, an increase of Rs5. In addition, many […]

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Country’s economy unable to afford new political crisis: Ahsan

Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal Monday said Pakistan’s current economic situation could not afford any new political crisis, therefore the genuine demand for the formation of a full bench of the Supreme Court to hear the case of Chief Minister Punjab should be accepted. Addressing a press conference outside the Supreme […]

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Rs. 200 million to spent on identification of earthquake, landslide ‘hotspots’

ISLAMABAD: The government would spend funds amounting to Rs. 200 million to advance an ongoing project, during the current fiscal year, to identify and compile data of the country’s ‘active faults’ and possible landslide ‘hotspot’ zones aimed at minimizing the disaster risk activities. The project, initiated with Rs. 40 million allocations under the Public Sector […]

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198 new cases of coronavirus reported in Punjab

LAHORE: As many as 198 cases of coronavirus were reported in Punjab during the last 24 hours. According to the data shared by the spokesperson of Punjab Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department (P&SHD), the number of coronavirus cases in the province reached 511,548 while total doll was recorded as 13,586 altogether. The P&SHD confirmed that […]

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Macron says Iran nuclear deal ‘still possible’

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday told his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi that reviving the landmark 2015 deal on Tehran’s nuclear capabilities was “still possible” but must happen “as soon as possible”. Macron also “expressed his disappointment” at the absence of progress after the suspension of talks in Vienna and underlined the need for […]

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300 mw Gwadar power plant to start functioning by 2023

ISLAMABAD: A 300 megawatts coal-fired Gwadar Power Plant would start functioning from October 2023, to cater the needs of some 150,000 people of Gwadar under the 2050 Master Plan of Gwadar. The power plant of independent power producer, is one of the key energy projects on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), said official sources. The […]

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PM reaffirms Pakistan’s full support to SCO’s objectives, charter

LAHORE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday assured Pakistan’s full support in the fulfillment of the purposes and objectives of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), under his stewardship. He hoped that all SCO members would continue to work together for building peace, enhancing international solidarity and cooperation. The prime minister was talking to Secretary […]

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Sharjeel, Murtaza for suo motu against PTI goons climbing over apex court’s wall

KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Information Sharjeel Inam Memon and Advisor to Chief Minister on Law Barrister Murtaza Wahab have urged the Supreme Court to take a suo motu notice of climbing over a wall of apex court Lahore’s registry by PTI goons. In a joint press conference at Frere Hall on Saturday, they said that […]

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Why Imran is above law despite disrespecting Constitution, courts, asks Ahsan

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has asked why Imran Niazi is considered above the law despite disrespecting the Constitution and committing contempt of the court. Addressing a press conference here on Saturday, he said Imran Khan used abusive language against institutions and courts; he was involved in foreign funding scam, he […]

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HEC opens registration for Hockey trials

ISLAMABAD: Higher Education Commission, Pakistan (HEC) in collaboration with selected higher education institutions has opened a nationwide registration process for the trials of Hockey (Men and Women). The trials are being held under the Talent Hunt Youth Sports League initiative. Both male and female young players aged between 15-25 years are eligible to register for […]

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Kaira backs Mazari’s ruling in Punjab CM election

ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Prime Minister on Kashmir Affairs Qamar Zaman Kaira on Saturday endorsed the ruling of deputy speaker Punjab assembly Dost Mohammad Mazari in the election of chief minister Punjab. “What Mazari has done, it was as per law and the constitution,” he said while addressing a press conference here. Kaira said the […]

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PM congratulates President Erdogan over Ukraine grain deal

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday congratulated President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan after Russia and Ukraine signed a landmark deal with the United Nations and Turkiye on resuming grain supply to avert a global food crisis, affecting millions across the globe. The prime minister on his Twitter handle, said that Ukraine grain […]

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Imran misleading nation through baseless propaganda: Rana Sanaullah

Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said on Saturday that a group under Imran Khan wanted to mislead the nation through its lies and baseless propaganda. Talking to the media, he said that Niazi had been propagating for the last three days that his men were being purchased by greasing their palms, but the number of votes […]

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Floods kill at least 18 in southern Iran: state media

  At least 18 people were killed in flash floods caused by heavy rains in Iran’s southern province of Fars, state media said on Saturday. Khalil Abdollahi, head of the province’s crisis management department, said heavy rains near Soltan Shahbaz village in Estahban caused flooding from the Rodbal Dam. He said 55 people had been […]

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Pakistan’s strategic location ideal for connecting Central Asia countries with sea routes: SCO

  ISLAMABAD: Secretary General Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Zhang Ming on Friday termed Pakistan’s geo-strategic location ideal for connecting Central Asia countries with the sea routes. “Pakistan is well placed for facilitating the SCO members in improving the regional connectivity. The Central Asia countries are landlocked and Pakistan is ideally located to provide shorter sea […]

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Fire erupts at Karachi’s Regent Plaza

  Regent Plaza in Karachi’s Sharae Faisal caught fire here on Friday, causing the fire brigade vehicles to swarm to the scene to put it out. Officials from the fire brigade department told the media that the fire was originally put out by two trucks. They said that snorkels had also been sent to the […]

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Saudi arrested after Israeli reporter sneaks into Makkah

  A Saudi who allegedly helped a non-Muslim enter the holy city of Makkah has been arrested, police in the kingdom said on Friday, after online backlash against an Israeli journalist. The journalist, Gil Tamary of Israel’s Channel 13, on Monday posted to Twitter a video of himself sneaking into Makkah in defiance of a ban […]

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ECP issues name of returned candidate to PP-7 Rawalpindi

As a result of a by-election held on July 17, 2022, from the constituency of PP-07 Rawalpindi-II, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday issued a notification of Raja Saghir Ahmed from the Pakistan Muslim League (N) as a returned candidate to the Provincial Assembly of Punjab. According to the ECP notification, the commission […]

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Zaheer Ahmed appeals SHC for restoration of bank accounts, CNIC

Zaheer Ahmed, Dua Zahra’s husband, requested the restoration of his bank accounts and Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) on Friday after the Sindh High Court ordered the youngster and others accused in the high-profile kidnapping case to have their bank accounts frozen and their CNICs blocked. The court granted the petition for an immediate hearing […]

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SC seeks more evidence from PTI to prove ‘contempt of court’ claim against Rana SanaUllah

  The Supreme Court (SC) asked the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) to present more proof on Thursday in support of Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah’s alleged contempt of court. The PTI’s complaint against Rana Sana was heard by the two-member bench of the highest court, which was presided over by Justice Ijazul Ahsan. Justice Ijaz noted that […]

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Coalition partners determined to hold general elections in October-2023: Khurram

  ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power Khurram Dastgir Khan here on Thursday once again made it clear that the incumbent coalition government was determined to hold the next general elections in October 2023 after completing its remaining democratic and constitutional term.   Addressing a news conference along with Minister of State for Petroleum Musadik Malik, he […]

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NDMA Chairman distributes compensation cheques among flood affectees

TANK: The federal government has distributed compensation cheques worth Rs one million each among five families of those who lost their lives in recent floods in Tank, D.I.Khan and South Waziristan districts.   The cheques were handed over the the heirs of the deceased persons by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Chairman Lieutenant General Akhtar […]

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Muslim educational institutions in Karnataka to establish colleges allowing hijab

  ISLAMABAD: As many as 13 Muslim educational institutions have sought Indian state Karnataka government’s permission to set up pre-University Colleges in Dakshina Kannada which would enable Muslim girl students to wear hijab inside classrooms.   According to Kashmir media service, the Education Department sources  said,  all the applications have sought consent to open PU […]

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ECP denies PTI candidate’s plea for vote recount in PP-7

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday denied the PTI’s request for a vote recount at 21 voting stations in PP-7, where the by-election was held on July 17, 2022. The decision was announced by a five-member bench headed by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikander Sultan Raja. In his succinct decision, he stated that […]

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Sri Lanka swears in new president amid worst economic crisis in decades

  COLOMBO: Veteran politician Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as Sri Lanka’s new president on Thursday, a day after winning a vote in parliament and urging the island nation to come together to find a way out of its worst economic crisis in decades. The six-time prime minister succeeded Gotabaya Rajapaksa who fled Sri Lanka […]

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President Arif Alvi summons National Assembly session on July 27

President Dr Arif Alvi has summoned the session of the National Assembly on July 27, the President House said Thursday. The session of the National Assembly will be held at the Parliament House at 4 pm. Under Article 54(1) of the constitution, the President has summoned the session of the National Assembly. The National Accountability […]

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Govt spending Rs100 mln to advance Balochistan Toposheets’ geological mapping project

    ISLAMABAD: The government would utilize funds amounting to Rs100 million, during the current fiscal year, to advance an ongoing project of the Petroleum Division for the geological mapping of 50 Toposheets of ‘outcrop area’ to identify minerals potential in Balochistan province. Last year, an amount of Rs 30 million had been allocated for […]

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Hafeez enjoys holidays with family in England

Former Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Hafeez, who is renowned for his outstanding all-around play in both domestic and international competitions, is currently vacationing with his family far from home on the Isle of Wight, an island off the south coast of England. Despite his retirement from international cricket, Mohammad Hafeez is still in demand by domestic […]

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UK inflation hits fresh 40-year high

  London: British annual inflation surged to a fresh 40-year high in June on rising motor fuel and food prices, official data showed Wednesday, adding to a cost-of-living crisis. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) jumped to 9.4 percent last month from 9.1 percent in May, the Office for National Statistics said in a statement. Analysts […]

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Political turmoil reason behind rupee’s historic downturn against dollar: Miftah

Pakistan’s Finance Minister Miftah Ismail blamed the country’s political unrest for the current decline of the rupee, which on Wednesday plunged to a record low of Rs225 against the US dollar in the interbank market. In a media interview, the finance minister added that the current market panic was primarily caused by political unrest in […]

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Rain halts Pakistan victory march in record chase against Sri Lanka

  Rain halted Pakistan’s record chase of 342 in Galle on Wednesday with the tourists 11 runs short of victory on the final day of the opening Test against Sri Lanka. Pakistan were 331 for six with Abdullah Shafique on 154 and Mohammad Nawaz on 12 at the venue in Galle, where the highest successful […]

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Dubai transport start-up Swvl sees more customers ditch cars for buses

  DUBAI: Higher oil prices have helped Dubai-based transport startup Swvl attract customers as people in its bigger markets such as Egypt and Pakistan ditch their cars in favour of buses, Chief Financial Officer Youssef Salem told Reuters. The Nasdaq-listed company has however aggressively cut costs and put some business expansion plans on hold as it […]

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13 missing as passenger ship capsizes in eastern Indonesia

JAKARTA: A passenger ship with 77 people on board sank in the waters off Indonesia’s eastern province of North Maluku, leaving 13 people missing, a spokesperson said on Tuesday. The ship, KM Cahaya Arafah, was hit by huge waves in poor weather condition when it was sailing in the waters off Halmahera Selatan (South Halmahera) […]

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Monsoon rains affected women, children in coastal areas: NDMA

ISLAMABAD: The abnormal monsoon rains have heavily impacted the coastal provinces of Sindh and Balochistan alongwith the hilly northern region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that resulted in maximum deaths of women and children in various incidents across the country. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) situation report revealed since the onset pre-monsoon rains from June 14 till […]

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Film-maker Panahi to serve six-year sentence

TEHRAN: Award-winning Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi, arrested last week in Tehran, must serve a six-year sentence previously handed to him in 2010, the judicial authority announced Tuesday. Panahi, 62, has won a number of awards at international festivals for films that have critiqued modern Iran, including the top prize in Berlin for “Taxi” in 2015, […]

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Norway keen to promote relations with Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Norway to Pakistan, Per Albert Ilsaas here on Tuesday said that Pakistan and Norway were enjoying excellent relations, which needed to be further promoted, especially on economic fronts.  The ambassador was talking to Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Miftah Ismail during a call on meeting, according to a press statement issued […]

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Australian COVID-19 hospitalizations hit recent high amid surging cases in winter

CANBERRA: Australia’s health minister has said that the “real number” of COVID-19 cases in the country is likely to double that which is being reported daily. Mark Butler on Tuesday warned the third wave of Omicron variant infections that Australia is currently experiencing is “very significant,” with hospitalizations soaring. “There were 300,000 cases or thereabouts […]

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Marriyum refutes news about power tariff hike

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Tuesday refuted news about the increase in electricity tariffs.   In a statement,  she said there was no truth in the news about the increase in electricity tariff.   She requested the media to verify such news before flashing it.

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Economic, financial strength vital for country’s sovereignty: president

President Dr Arif Alvi has said that economic and financial strength was vital for taking independent decisions and observed that country could achieve accelerated economic growth by imparting skills to youth and women through short and extensive training courses in various fields especially in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector. He said that meaningful and […]

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Gas price dip may not last as warnings of October rise emerge

After reaching record high levels last month, drivers have welcomed a recent dip in gas prices. But the reprieve may not last, with energy analysts warning that gas prices could soar again in October ahead of November’s midterm elections. The average price for regular gasoline nationwide was $4.532 on Sunday-down from a record of $5.014 […]

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FTO for evolving mechanism to issue exemption certificate to tax payers

Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Mahmood Jah has directed the Federal board of Revenue (FBR) to evolve a proper transparent mechanism for timely issuance of exemption certificates after the expiry of prescribed period to bonafide tax payers without any hassles. Speaking to industrialists and traders at the meeting of an awareness campaign on Sunday, […]

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Cameron Smith of Australia sees off McIlroy to win British Open

ST ANDREWS: Australia’s Cameron Smith claimed his first major title on Sunday after a stunning final round of 64 saw him win the 150th British Open at St Andrews by a one-stroke margin.Smith began the day four shots off the lead but his eight-under-par final round lifted him to 20-under for the championship and allowed […]

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Most-modern Gwadar Int’l airport to be operation by September 2023

  ISLAMABAD: The most modern and largest $246m New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA), built at an area of 4,300 acres, will be operational by September 2023 to welcome local and international flights at the port city. According to an official source, the development of the airport was at different stages as the passenger terminal building […]

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Afghan government, people in win-win situation as coal trade with Pakistan picks pace

ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan’s private sector imports Afghan coal to fuel their plants, the government and people of war-hit Afghanistan are in a win-win situation to benefit from the economic activity generated through the bilateral trade. Currently, three companies from Pakistan are in coal trade with Afghanistan as so far no agreement could reach between the […]

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Polling concludes for by-polls in 20 Punjab constituencies

LAHORE: The polling for by-elections on 20 Punjab Assembly seats concluded on Sunday evening, Provincial Election Commission sources said. The polling process continued from 8am till 5pm, without any break. However, after 5pm, the voters present inside the polling stations were allowed to cast their votes. Overall polling remained peaceful except for minor incidents of […]

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Ruth Ozeki’s latest novel gets to the heart of a generation’s culture of hustle

Reading Ruth Ozeki’s The Book of Form and Emptiness, and its raucous fictional universe pervades any room, prompting the objects in it to speak (or attuning one to the stories of insentient beings). Ozeki’s fourth novel, which has won the Women’s Prize for Fiction this year, thrums with voices – insistent, whispery, informative, wise, derisive, […]

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FCCI hails cut in petroleum products prices

Decrease in prices of petroleum products is a happy augury, but the government must take immediate and stringent administrative measures to pass on its benefits to the lowest strata. This was demanded by Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) President Atif Munir Sheikh in a statement issued here on Saturday. He appreciated the decrease […]

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ECP rejects PTI leader’s allegation

LAHORE: Election Commission Punjab terming the allegations of PTI leader Shahbaz Gill baseless, has said that allegation of ousting polling agents at polling stations 46, 47 in Muzaffargarh was contrary to the facts. In a statement, the provincial election commissioner said that only women agents were allowed at female polling stations and men at polling […]

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World Bank approves $200 mln to support agriculture sector in Punjab

  ISLAMABAD: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors Saturday approved $200 million in financing to support Pakistan in transforming the agricultural sector by adopting climate-smart technologies to improve water-use efficiency, build resilience to extreme weather events and increase the incomes of small farmers. The agricultural sector in Punjab is central to Pakistan’s economy and […]

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President for ensuring fast-track inclusion of women in businesses, industry

  ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi Saturday called for creating an enabling environment to ensure women’s participation and inclusion in economic, business, trade, and industrial sectors on a fast-track basis. The [resident expressed these views while talking to a delegation of the Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Peshawar (WCC&IP), led by its President Mrs […]

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Protection of minorities, welfare among govt’s top priorities: PM

  LAHORE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Saturday reiterated that the protection of minorities and their welfare were among the top priorities of the government. The prime minister was talking to Ramesh Singh Arora, a member of Punjab provincial assembly, who called on him, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release.  

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Biden to talk oil during Arab summit, concluding Middle East tour

  Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: US President Joe Biden is set to discuss volatile oil prices during a summit with Arab leaders on Saturday in Saudi Arabia, the final stop of his Middle East tour. On his first trip to the region as president, Biden is also looking to outline his vision for Washington’s role in […]

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Biden confronts Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi murder, expects action on energy

  JEDDAH: US President Joe Biden said on Friday he told Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman he held him responsible for the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, shortly after exchanging a fist bump with the crown prince. On a trip to reset relations with a country he had called a pariah […]

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Kohli absent from India squad for West Indies T20s

  NEW DELHI: India’s out-of-form star batter Virat Kohli was missing from the 18-member squad announced by selectors Thursday for the upcoming five-match Twenty20 series in the West Indies. Former captain Kohli, 33, has been going through a prolonged lean patch and has not hit a century since 2019, with his future now a matter […]

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Biden heads to Saudi Arabia amid tension on oil, Khashoggi killing

  US President Joe Biden will discuss energy supply, human rights, and security cooperation in Saudi Arabia on Friday on a trip designed to reset the US relationship with a country he once pledged to make a “pariah” on the world stage. Biden will hold meetings with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince […]

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Asad Umer terms Hamza illegitimate Punjab CM since day one

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Umar has said that Hamza Shehbaz has been the illegitimate chief minister since day one. “The status of Hamza Shehbaz is no more than that of a caretaker chief minister,” Asad Umar said. “Those who are doing illegal work will have to pay a price for that,” he warned. “The PTI will definitely win the by-elections of […]

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Saudi opens airspace to ‘all carriers’ in gesture to Israel: statement

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia announced Friday it was lifting restrictions on “all carriers” using its airspace, an apparent gesture of openness towards Israel ahead of US President Joe Biden’s arrival. The civil aviation authority “announces the decision to open the Kingdom’s airspace for all air carriers that meet the requirements of the authority for overflying”, it […]

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Turkish Democracy & National Unity Day: Pakistan reaffirms its unwavering solidarity with Erdogan’s leadership

On the sixth Democracy and National Unity Day, Pakistan reaffirmed its unwavering solidarity with the Turkiye people and government. “The heroic struggle of the brave Turkish people against the treacherous coup attempt of 15 July 2016 shows that with unity, courage, resolve and commitment, nations can overcome all odds and challenges,” the Foreign Office said […]

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PPP demands President Arif Alvi to resign

The Pakistan Peoples Party has demanded of President Dr. Arif Alvi to tender his resignation. PPP Secretary General Nayyar Bukhari said in a statement on Thursday that following the Supreme Court’s detailed verdict explaining its decision to set aside a controversial ruling by National Assembly speaker Qasim Suri on April 3 that dismissed the no-confidence […]

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NDMA urges masses to take precautionary measures as more heavy rainfalls forecast

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Thursday urged the masses to ensure precautionary measures amid impending disaster risks as heavier monsoon rainfalls were predicted in various parts of the country. The NDMA on its official Twitter handle shared the public awareness infographic mentioning various precautionary measures to be adopted during multiple disaster hazards […]

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NDMA alerts authorities amid strong weather activity over Hub Dam catchment areas

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Thursday issued alert to the federal and provincial authorities concerned about remaining vigilant and prepared amid strong weather activity predicted over catchment areas of Hub Dam. The Authority in a news release said that vigorous monsoon activity was forecast over Sindh and Balochistan. As per a representative […]

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U.S. oil imports down, exports up last week: EIA

HOUSTON: U.S. crude oil imports decreased but exports increased during the week ending July 8, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said in a report released on Wednesday. U.S. crude oil imports averaged 6.675 million barrels per day (b/d) last week, down by 164,000 b/d from the previous week, while crude oil exports averaged 3.024 […]

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Petrol prices will be made cheaper today, IMF has no objection, says Mifta

On Thursday, Finance Minister Muftah Ismail stated that petrol prices will be made cheaper today, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed no objections. Pakistani authorities and the IMF have finally reached a staff-level agreement on the release of $1.17 billion to support the country’s fragile economy, the international money lender announced Thursday morning. […]

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SC judgement exposed Imran Khan’s lies of ‘regime change’: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that the Supreme Court’s detailed decision had exposed the pack of lies spread by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan, who portrayed the no-confidence vote as a “regime change.” “Honourable Supreme Court’s detailed judgement on Vote of No Confidence exposes the lies and propaganda indulged in by Imran […]

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PM lauds efforts of Miftah, Bilawal teams for revival of IMF programme

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday lauded the efforts of the teams led by Finance Minister Miftah Ismail and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari that led to the revival of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. “Congratulations to our Finance and Foreign Office teams led ably by Ministers Miftah Ismail and Bilawal Bhutto for […]

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Imran’s allegation of rigging in by-election, a confession of defeat: Marriyum

  ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Wednesday that PTI leadership’s allegations of rigging were in fact a confession of Imran Khan’s defeat in upcoming by-elections. In a statement, she said as prime minister, Imran Khan continued to flout the laws, orders and rules of the Election Commission of Pakistan. Imran […]

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Tourism authority issues advisory to tourists for rainy season

  PESHAWAR: The Cultural and Tourism Authority has issued advisory guidelines for tourists and adventure sports enthusiasts in the rainy season in Khyber Pakthunkhwa. A spokesman for the authority told APP that weather in Swat, Upper and Lower Dir, Giliyat Abbottabad, and Naran Kaghan Manshera would remain cloudy with chances of rains on Wednesday. He […]

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Former US NSA John Bolton admits to planning attempted foreign coups

John Bolton, a former US ambassador to the United Nations and former White House national security adviser, said on Tuesday that he had helped plan attempted coups in foreign countries. Bolton made the remarks to CNN after the day’s congressional hearing into the Jan 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol. The panel’s lawmakers on Tuesday accused former President […]

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Govt to decrease petroleum prices by rupees 8 to 21/ litre

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to cut prices of petroleum products, for the first time in its three months tenure, citing sources. The Petroleum levy, imposed by the government, will likely remain in place. The levy on petroleum has been Rs. 10 per liter, while high-speed diesel, kerosene oil, and light diesel carry five rupees […]

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BBC report reveals UK commandos killed 54 unarmed Afghans

LONDON: Commandos in Britain’s elite Special Air Service (SAS) corps killed at least 54 Afghans in suspicious circumstances but the military chain of command concealed concerns, a BBC investigation said on Tuesday. Unarmed Afghan men were routinely shot dead “in cold blood” by SAS troops during night-time raids during the long war, and weapons were planted on them […]

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Pakistan expresses solidarity with Kashmiri people on 91st Kashmir Martyrs’ Day

  ISLAMABAD: The government and people of Pakistan on Wednesday solemnly observed the 91st Youm-e-Shuhada-e-Kashmir (Kashmir Martyrs’ Day) and paid homage to the 22 Kashmiri martyrs who rendered the ultimate sacrifice while braving the indiscriminate force unleashed on them in 1931 by the Dogra forces. “On this somber day, we join our Kashmiri brethren on […]

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today, 13th July 2022

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 13 July 2022 is being sold for Rs. 121660 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 141900 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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Iran to supply Russians with UAVs for Ukraine: White House

Iran is planning to supply hundreds of drones with combat weapon capabilities to Russia for use in Ukraine, a top US official said Monday. Jake Sullivan, the White House national security advisor, said the information received by the United States supported views that the Russian military is facing challenges sustaining its weaponry after significant losses […]

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Biden seeks to persuade Saudi Arabia to pump more oil as prices soar

Joe Biden will make his first visit as US president to Saudi Arabia on Friday, where he will seek to persuade Riyadh to pump more oil to bring down prices that are fuelling inflation to the highest levels in decades. Prior to his election, Biden had vowed that Saudi should be a “pariah” state following […]

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Sri Lanka president Gotabaya Rajapaksa hits airport standoff in escape attempt

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s embattled president was stuck in his own country Tuesday in a humiliating standoff with airport immigration staff blocking his exit to safety abroad, official sources said Tuesday. Gotabaya Rajapaksa has promised to resign on Wednesday and clear the way for a “peaceful transition of power” following widespread protests against him over the […]

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Pakistan’s COVID-19 positivity ratio stands at 5.46pc

Following a five-month hiatus, Pakistan has now experienced the highest COVID-19 positive ratio of 5.46 percent in a single day, according to National Institutes of Health (NIH) statistics released on Tuesday. 5.55 percent was the nation’s highest positive ratio since February 17, when it last occurred. At the time, there had been 40 fatalities. 4,674 […]

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Sporadic rains in Karachi submerge parts of city causing prolonged power outages

Since Monday evening, Karachi has experienced sporadic periods of torrential rain that have inundated many city districts and put an end to all activity. To top it all off, the city’s electrical supply has been halted in most locations for a number of hours, making it challenging for residents to go about their daily lives. […]

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today, 12th July 2022

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 12 July 2022 is being sold for Rs. 121660 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 141900 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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China’s earthquake assistance to Afghanistan showcases international humanitarian spirit

On June 22, a 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Khost and Paktika of Afghanistan, causing severe casualties. After learning about the earthquake, the Chinese government immediately expressed sympathy to the Afghan people and decided to provide RMB 50 million as emergency humanitarian aid to Afghanistan. The Chinese government also expressed that it would closely coordinate with the […]

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Quake in Afghanistan: China never sits idle when its friends are in need

In the early hours of June 22, a 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, making it the country’s deadliest in two decades. Up to now, the earthquake has killed more than 1,500 people, injured nearly 2,000 people, destroyed tens of thousands of houses, and killed at least 155 children. Since rescue efforts have been blocked by […]

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today, 11th July 2022

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 11 July 2022 is being sold for Rs. 121660 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 141900 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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This festival of happiness unites Muslim Ummah from Africa to subcontinent: FM

KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari while congratulating Muslims in Pakistan and across the world on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, said that this festival of happiness unite the Muslim Ummah from Africa to the subcontinent. In his message issued by the Media Cell Bilawal House here on Saturday, Chairman Bilawal […]

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Ambassador Masood meets President Joe Biden

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan visited the White House to meet with President Joe Biden on Saturday to honor the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries. The ambassador shared that he was honored to meet President Biden at the Oval office, adding that Pakistan and the US resolve to strengthen […]

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Six more people die as heavy monsoon rains wreak havoc in Karachi

As Karachi was devastated by torrential rain on Friday, at least six more people died in rain-related events, increasing the three-day death toll to 14. Different parts of the port city continued to experience moderate to heavy rainfall following a rain forecast due to a monsoon storm that is over Karachi. According to the Pakistan […]

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Sri Lanka protesters storm president’s house, clash with police

Thousands of protesters in Sri Lanka’s commercial capital Colombo broke through police barricades and stormed the president’s official residence on Saturday in one of the largest anti-government marches in the crisis-hit country this year. Some protesters, holding Sri Lankan flags and helmets, broke into the president’s residence, video footage from local TV news NewsFirst channel showed. Two […]

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Pilgrims stone the devil as almost million-strong Haj winds down

Pilgrims cast pebbles in the stoning of the devil ritual on Saturday, as this year’s expanded Haj pilgrimage was winding down. From first light, small groups of worshippers made their way across the valley of Mina, near Makkah, to throw stones at three concrete walls representing Satan. In 2019, some 2.5 million pilgrims from around […]

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Nation honours Fatima Jinnah for her remarkable contributions: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the entire country paid tribute to Madr-e-Millat Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah for her outstanding efforts in the fight for Pakistan’s founding and development as well as her unwavering support of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. In a message on her 55th death anniversary, the prime minister said that […]

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Govt to ensure peaceful observance of Ashura: Musadik

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik on Friday said the government would devise an effective strategy in collaboration with all stakeholders to ensure peaceful observance of Ashura during the Muharram-ul-Haram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. “In the coming days, a system/committee will be formed that will sit with Interior Minister […]

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KP CM agrees to up-gradation of PFI to degree level

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has agreed in principle to the proposal regarding up-gradation of Pakistan Forest Institute (PFI) to the level of Degree Awarding Institute or a full-fledged University. He has directed the quarters concerned to submit the final way forward in consultation with all stakeholders to this effect saying” PFI is […]

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Indonesian Ambassador vows to promote bilateral trade, implementation of “Vision East Asia” policy

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan, Adam Mulawarman Tugio, has said that Indonesia can play a significant role in providing economic and trade opportunities to Pakistan and connectivity with ASEAN’s potential market. “There is the need for mutual trade expansion with Pakistan beyond traditional products and focus on other sectors, and simultaneously for Pakistan to […]

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PM pays tribute to Abdul Sattar Edhi on his 6th death anniversary

Today marks the sixth death anniversary of social worker Abdul Sattar Edhi. He is remembered for his compassion, love, and mercy across the country. On Friday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to renowned social activist Abdul Sattar Edhi on his 6th death anniversary, terming him the ‘pride of Pakistan’. He described Abdul Sattar Edhi […]

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US, Russian envoys gather for G20 with call to end Ukraine war

The United States and Western allies pressured Russia at G20 talks in Indonesia Friday over its “unprovoked and unjustifiable war of choice” in Ukraine, but Moscow’s envoy remained defiant. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov joined colleagues for day-long talks in their first meeting since the outbreak of war, with […]

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Japan ex-PM Abe dies after being shot while making a speech

Former prime minister Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest-serving leader, died on Friday after being shot while campaigning for a parliamentary election, an official from his political party said. A man opened fire on Abe, 67, from behind with an apparently homemade gun as he spoke at a drab traffic island in the western city of Nara, […]

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President for tourist centre to highlight history of Balakot’s martyred heroes

ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi on Thursday said he had asked the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government to establish a tourist centre at Balakot to promote the history of brave heroes. The president along with his tweet shared a photograph where can be seen offering Fateha at the graves of martyrs of Balakot of 1831, including Syed […]

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UK PM Boris Johnson expected to resign today, to make a statement

Boris Johnson will announce his resignation as British prime minister on Thursday, a government source said, after he was abandoned by ministers and his Conservative Party’s lawmakers who said he was no longer fit to govern. With eight ministers, including two secretaries of state, resigning in the last two hours, an isolated and powerless Johnson […]

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ECP suspends Hamza Shahbaz’s free electricity package till by-elections

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) suspended the Punjab government’s Roshan Gharana Programme on Thursday, citing it as an attempt to influence the upcoming by-elections for 20 seats in the Punjab Assembly. On Monday, Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz announced the Roshan Gharana Program, which called for the distribution of subsidised electricity with up to […]

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Amber Heard ‘to be jailed’

Australian House of Representative speaker calls on the US to ‘hand over’ Amber Heard for jail term amid ongoing perjury charges. The politician made this revelation during his interview with the Australian breakfast show, Sunrise. He showcased no sympathy for Heard during his admissions and even went as far as to compare her with WikiLeaks Julian […]

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Indian teacher sets example of sincerity with profession, repays 2.9 years’ salary

A teacher in India set an example of sincerity in the profession as he returned his salary of two years and nine months, amounting to around 2.4 million Indian rupees, for not teaching his students during the entire academic session, BBC reported. “What kind of salary when [I] didn’t teach [the students],” is what Dr. […]

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PHF to establish Schools of Excellence to revive hockey

ISLAMABAD: In a bid to revive the national game, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has chalked out plans to put hockey back on track by establishing Schools of Excellence in various provinces across the country, to bring young talent to the fore. Hockey was once the pride of the nation but the game started declining […]

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GT road blockade near Lala Kala cattle market irks motorists, passengers

  PESHAWAR: The blockade of main GT road near Lala Kala cattle market for the last few days due to unruly traffic caused by trading of sacrificial animals have irked the motorists and passengers here. Long queues of traffic from Chamkani to Tarnab Peshawar could be seen due to blockage of the left side of […]

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Ulema, experts suggest tangible steps to successfully meet challenges of rapid population growth

MIRPUR: AJK State Department of Religious Affairs hosted a UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) supported round-table conference of religious scholars in the State metropolis which emphasized the need to successfully meet the challenges caused by the increased population in the country including Azad Jammu Kashmir. Speaking at the moot titled “Rapid population growth: Need and […]

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Oil rises after sell-off as supply concerns return

Oil prices rose Wednesday after suffering a painful drop the previous day, though the euro remained wedged at a 20-year low and equities mostly fell in Asia as recession fears continue to flow through trading floors. Both main crude contracts were pummelled Tuesday as investors grow increasingly worried that leading economies will contract this year […]

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Prince William, Kate Middleton ‘connected on deeper level’, claims expert

Prince William and Kate Middleton’s first Wimbledon appearance in 2022 has convinced a royal expert that they are ‘connected on a deeper level’, reported The Daily Record. Body language expert Darren Stanton analyzed the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s body language and chemistry with each other during their Wimbledon appearance, saying that the two appeared […]

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‘Farhang-e-Talafuz’ reaches bookshelves with refined style

ISLAMABAD: National Language Promotion Department (NLPD) has published linguistically improved Urdu dictionary ‘Farhang-e-Talafuz’ (Dictionary of Pronunciation) in ‘Khat-e-Nastaleeq’ to make it easier for the readers to better understand the pronunciation of Urdu words. The previous version of ‘Farhang-e-Talafuz’ was designed in ‘Khat-e-Nasaf’ which was written by eminent lexicographer and notable Urdu poet Shan-ul-Haq Haqqee, said […]

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More than 43000 Hajj pilgrims receive medical services in Makkah and Madinah

  ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health stated that the number of pilgrims who received medical services through hospitals and health centers in Makkah and Madinah starting from reached 43,425. The Ministry indicated that pilgrims benefited from quality specialized treatment services, as hospitals and health centers provided a range of services, including performing five open-heart […]

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India reports 13,086 new COVID-19 cases

NEW DELHI: India reported 13,086 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total tally to 43,531,650, data released by the country’s federal health ministry showed on Tuesday. Besides, 19 deaths due to the pandemic since Monday morning took the total death toll to 525,242. The number of active cases in the country rose to 114,475. Last week […]

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Pakistan rice export to China increases nearly 10%

  BEIJING: Pakistan’s export of rice to China crossed $277.56 million in the first five months of Financial Year 2021-2022, up 9.73 percent year-on-year bases. Pakistan remained one of the major broken rice suppliers to China, according to the official data from the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC). Badar […]

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PM lauds rescue teams for saving children stranded in flooded Korang Nullah

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday lauded the rescue teams for saving four children stranded in Islamabad’s rainwater stream, Korang Nullah due to flooding. In a statement, he commended the services of district administration, police and Rescue 1122, and the Pakistan Navy for setting an excellent example of responsibility. The prime minister said this was […]

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Three movies to hit cinema screens on Eid ul Azha

  ISLAMABAD: Two Pakistani and one English film will be screened to entertain Islooites on this Eid-ul-Azha, APP has learned.   ‘Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad’ is a film full of action, comedy and drama, written and directed by Nabeel Qureshi along with Fizza Ali. Viewers will see Fahad Mustafa and Mahira Khan playing leading roles in the […]

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US officials urge calm after releasing video of police killing Black man

Authorities in the US state of Ohio appealed for calm after releasing body camera footage that showed police fatally shooting a Black man with several dozen rounds. Jayland Walker, 25, was shot and killed Monday after officers tried to stop his car over a traffic violation, the police department in the city of Akron said. […]

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NADRA invites political parties for briefing on electoral rolls

ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has invited 150 political parties to seek suggestions for improvement in electoral rolls for the next general elections.  The chairman of NADRA Tariq Malik has written a letter to the heads of 150 political parties registered with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and also apprised the […]

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Kashmiris on both sides of Line of Control to observe Martyrs’ Week

  ISLAMABAD: Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and the world over will observe Martyrs’ Week from Wednesday till 13th July, 2022 to pay homage to the Kashmiri martyrs who laid their lives for the freedom of the people of Jammu and Kashmir from illegal oppression. According to Kashmir Media Service, Call […]

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North Korea slams US plan for ‘Asian Nato’

  SEOUL: North Korea criticised the United States, South Korea and Japan’s recent agreement on strengthening military cooperation to be a means to materialise a US plan for a military alliance like Nato in the region. North Korea’s foreign ministry spokesperson said as much to a question put by KCNA, the state news agency reported […]

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45,413 Covid-19 patients recover in Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI: As many as 45,413 COVID-19 patients had been discharged after getting treatment from the district’s health facilities, out of which 41,895 were Rawalpindi’s residents while 3,518 were from other districts. According to data shared by the district health authority here on Sunday, 18 more cases were reported during the last 24 hours, including eight […]

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3 dead after ‘strong explosions’ in Russia’s Belgorod, near Ukraine: governor

Moscow: At least three people were killed and four injured in a series of “strong explosions” that rocked the city of Belgorod early on Sunday, according to the governor of the region, which borders Ukraine. “We are currently trying to establish the circumstances of the incident. The anti-aircraft defences were in operation,” Belgorod governor Vyacheslav […]

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ANF recovers 62.900 kg narcotics; arrests six accused

RAWALPINDI: Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) on Sunday conducted two operations in Karachi and Attock and managed to recover 62.900 kg narcotics besides netting six accused. According to an ANF Headquarters spokesman, in an operation conducted near Burhan Interchange in Attock, ANF recovered 56 kg narcotics including 45 kg opium and 10.800 kg charras. ANF also arrested […]

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Sobia Khanum appointed as first-ever female SHO at Quetta

QUETTA: Balochistan Police has appointed first-ever female Station House Officer (SHO) at Cantt police station Quetta. Balochistan Inspector General of Police (IGP) has been issued appoint order of Sobia Khanum as SHO at Police Station Cantt in Quetta. The IGP praising the services of female officer and said that lady officers were performing their duties […]

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19 passengers died,15 other injured in a bus accident in DIK

ZHOB: At least 19 passengers died and 15 other were injured on Sunday morning after a passenger bus fell into a gorge in Mughal Kot area of Drazinda tehsil in district Dera Ismail Khan. According to the DI Khan police, a Super Sada Bahar coach was on its way from Rawalpindi to Quetta when it […]

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Minister visits Sheikh Badin Park

Provincial Minister for Local Government, Faisal Amin Gandapur and Commissioner Dera Division, Aamir Afaq Saturday visited Sheikh Badin National Park. District Forest Officer Wildlife, Khan Malook informed the minister about rehabilitation projects including access road to Sheikh Badin Park, Daak Banglaw. He also briefed the minister about historic buildings situated in the park and its […]

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Railways to operate three special trains on Eid

  LAHORE: The Pakistan Railways will operate three special trains on the Eid ul Azha holidays to facilitate the people. PR sources said on Saturday that first special train would be operated from Quetta to Peshawar on July 8 at 10:00 a.m via Multan, Sahiwal and Lahore. The second train would leave Karachi for Lahore […]

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US Assistant Secretary’s visit highlights 75th anniversary of bilateral ties

  ISLAMABAD: US Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Todd D. Robinson has visited Islamabad from June 29th July 2 to discuss the US-Pakistani partnership, highlighting the 75th anniversary of bilateral relations. During his visit, assistant secretary Robinson met with senior government officials to discuss US-Pak cooperation on several […]

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Rescue-1122 provided emergency service to 9392 people in June

  FAISALABAD: Punjab Emergency Service (Rescue-1122) provided emergency service to 9392 people in the district during the last month of June. A spokesman for the Rescue-1122 said on Saturday that Rescue-1122 received more than 10,000 calls in June last, out of which, 2280 calls were of road accidents, 6294 of medical emergencies, 252 of fire […]

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Fesco issues power suspension programme

  FAISALABAD: The Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) has issued power shutdown programme for Sunday due to necessary repair, maintenance and expansion of electricity lines. According to the programme issued by company, power supply from Minara, Jame Abad, Anayat Ali Shah and Bukharian feeders emanating from 132-kV Bhowana grid station and SOS Village feeder originating […]

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Patel urges preventive measures against Covid-19

ISLAMABAD: Federal Health Minister Abdul Qadir Patel is personally supervising efforts to ensure effective measures for controlling the spread of coronavirus in the country. In a statement issued by the Health Ministry Spokesman Sajid Hussain Shah, the minister said the NCOC meets on a daily basis to deal with the situation emerging out of spread […]

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Mahira Khan gives huge shout-out to Sami Khan’s ‘Lafangey’

ISLAMABAD: Lollywood diva, Mahira Khan poured in best wishes for Sami Khan’s much-anticipated film ‘Lafangey’ and netizens fell in love with the heartfelt exchange. The Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad starlet turned to Instagram and gave a special shout-out to entire team of horror-comedy film ‘Lafangey’. The Superstar shared the gripping trailer of the film along with the […]

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Tourist influx on rise at scenic spots of KP

ISLAMABAD: The tourist influx at scenic spots of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) was on rise as around 37,452 people from across the country visited various destinations in one day to enjoy the pleasant weather.  Different places of KP province are known for low temperature in summer season and are the main reason of attraction for tourists […]

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PM chairs meeting on hitting $15 bln target for IT exports

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday chaired a meeting on increasing the potential of Information Technology (IT) related exports from the $2.5 billion to $15 billion. In the attended by Junaid Qureshi, President of Silicone Valley, California – an organization of Pakistani businessmen, the prime minister expressed satisfaction over the volume of IT exports […]

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Transporters announce to close 70pc service amid rising petrol prices

Transporters in Pakistan announced on Friday that they would close services after Eidul Azha, with barely 30% of routes operating owing to the Eid holidays. According to the All Pakistan Public Transport Owners Federation (APPTOF), rising petrol and diesel prices, combined with high taxes and other penalties, have severely limited transporters’ ability to operate in […]

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