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India's Covid death rate hit record in June after calls for better data
India has officially reported 403,281 deaths out of 29.75 million people who have contracted the virus
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TikTok is rolling out longer videos
Allowing longer TikTok videos gives users an option that is available on rival platforms such as Facebook
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Twitter loses immunity over user-generated content in India
Narendra Modi’s govt has officially said that Twitter has lost its immunity after repeatedly criticising the company
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NFT market soars as sales fetch $2.5 billion in first half of 2021
Buyers have mostly totalled 10,000 to 20,000 per week since March, outnumbering sellers, according to NonFungible.com
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PM Imran to virtually participate in CPC summit today
Chinese President Xi Jinping to chair summit; over 500 political parties, 10,000 representatives to join session
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E-portal, app launched for issuance of equivalence certificates
Education minister says payment will also be made online, certificates will be mailed to students
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Awan suggests CII opinion on domestic abuse bill
Bill contravenes Islamic injunctions, reads the letter
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Israel data 'preliminary signal' Delta variant can bypass vaccine: expert
Israel's vaccine rollout that began in December was one of the world's fastest
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Wheat stock sufficient for next food year 2021-22
Wheat Review Committee informed 27.539m tons will be the estimated production
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ECP seeks evidence in MNA disqualification case
At the last hearing, commission sought details of FIR registered against Ali Wazir
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Jiyalas in AJK capable of fighting ‘puppets’: Bilawal
PPP chief warns he could order jiyalas to hit back and reciprocate attacks
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China hails PM Imran’s remarks on CPC’s centenary
Foreign ministry says nation will continue to follow ‘unique model’ that has beaten many Western democracies
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PAC refers railways land matter to NAB
Reveals Wazir Mansion Station, Karachi land leased against rules
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Putin visit not planned so far: FO
Spokesperson was clarifying to media reports about Putin's visit this month
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Traffic between N Waziristan and Bannu disrupted
Mir Ali tribesmen block Pak-Afghan road to demand recovery of three kidnapped men
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Balochistan to get 33 new basic health units
Govt will also establish DHQs in five districts of province
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14 years on, hospital still not completed
Official says 15% construction work still remains due to lack of funds
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Music fusion brings Pak-US artistes closer
Online concert held at Arts Council of Pakistan
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Data of 13m teachers uploaded on online portal
The system of pension and retirement has also been made completely online.
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Micro anti-dengue plan enforced
Officials get sweeping powers to ensure compliance in garrison city
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District admin on high alert to cope with flood
Administration cancels leaves of staff of all relevant departments to deal with the threat
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RMC removes encroachments in grand operation
Officials say markets set up on main road of Bara Bazaar abolished, traffic restored
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80 FDE schools to start smart classrooms
FDE to conduct audit of four years for educational institutions
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Rawal Flyover to be completed by end of October
Traffic police issue alternate traffic plan for motorists
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4 hospitals to be built by provincial authority
PWD expresses reservations on move while approvals were given by PM, Punjab CM
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18th ICT police summer camp kicks off
Move aimed at reaching out to younger residents through community policing
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Covid rears its ugly head
55 new cases with three deaths reported in Rawalpindi
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Fruit ripening centres demanded
Businessmen have called for establishing ripening centres in the country
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Rupee weakens against dollar
The IMF has asked Pakistan to end state control of the rupee
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Ambassador calls for exploring new areas
Vows to encourage Dutch investors to form joint ventures, invest in Pakistan
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New LNG deals sought on take-or-pay basis
Terminal developers urge gas utilities to allocate pipeline capacity
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Pakistan to open new oil, gas exploration blocks
Hammad Azhar invites Japanese companies to invest in energy sector
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Foreigners invest $2.4b in 2020
Survey reveals OICCI members contributed Rs1.4tr to Pakistan’s tax revenue
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Govt shelves realty sector tax plan
Had proposed amendment to treat gains from property as business income
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OPEC+ delays talks to end oil output impasse
No new date decided for 23 members of OPEC+ group to reconvene
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Chip shortage driving French industry down
Manufacturing of motor vehicles fell by 7.9% in May from the previous month
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POL demand surges to two-year high
Steep rise in car sales, economic activity drive demand for petroleum products
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The startup boom in Pakistan
Startups receive $85 million in venture capital funding this year
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District administration steps up to curb CCHF, Covid-19
Medical examination of sacrificial animals under way
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1,227 schools in province lack science laboratories
Upgraded middle schools not provided facilities for higher classes
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Two brothers sentenced to death in murder case
Convicts killed political opponents celebrating election win
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Third suspect in minor brothers’ murder nabbed
Detained men confess to sexually assaulting children before killing them
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Lawyers air varying views at LHC CJ’s farewell reference
Federal law officer hails Justice Khan’s services, Punjab AG stresses constitutional limits
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‘Public service core agenda of PTI-led govt’
Buzdar says development work and transparency will continue for public welfare
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Local governments are part of state, third tier of govt: SC
Apex court says dissolution of local bodies means disenfranchisement of people
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Moderna jabs arranged in 14 dists
Punjab receives 300,000 doses applicable for those travelling abroad
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'PMDA not aimed to control media', minister assures CPNE
Govt wants to stop the spread of propaganda and fake news, says Farrukh Habib
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‘One doesn’t have to be of certain age to change the world’
Mashal’s fellow former awardees include giants like theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking and philosopher Karl Marx
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Taliban to propose written peace plan to Afghan government
Spokesperson Zabihullah says peace talks will be accelerated in the coming days
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Pakistan, Turkey vow to further enhance military ties
COAS, Turkish general discuss defence, security collaboration
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Federal government unveils five-year plan to boost precious stone exports
Pakistan’s gemstone reserves are estimated at over $45 billion, traditional processing leads to losses of up to 70%
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Federal education institutions promote cycling, distribute 300 bicycles
Initiative aims to boost student health and promote eco-friendly transport
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ATC issues non-bailable warrants for Aleema Khan in Nov 26 protest case
Court orders arrest after rejecting exemption plea, keeps bank accounts and documents blocked
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K-P CM Afridi meets PM Shehbaz amid Tirah displacement row
PM stresses cooperation for law and order; Afridi says more meetings expected but no talk on Imran meeting
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PM Shehbaz holds talks with World Bank President Ajay Banga
Discusses commitment to deepening cooperation under the ‘One World Bank Group’ initiative
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Punjab residents to enjoy four-day weekend, says CM Maryam
She encourages public to use extended break positively, hoping residents spend time relaxing and refreshing
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Pakistan ranks lowest in South Asia on literacy despite slow gains, FAFEN says
Review shows literacy at 63%, well below regional average of 78%
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Security forces kill 22 more terrorists in Balochistan as three-day toll hits 177
Overnight follow-up operations continue after coordinated BLA attacks across the province
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IHC extends ban on tree cutting in Islamabad till Feb 13
CDA's lawyer says trees removed to make way for a monument of the Ma’araka-e-Haq in the capital
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Saudi Arabia suspends 1,800 foreign Umrah travel agencies
Decision will not impact pilgrims who have already obtained visas or made prior bookings
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ICC criticises Pakistan’s selective World Cup participation
Governing body says skipping India match undermines spirit of global tournament
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Islamabad's forests under assault
Weak enforcement and institutional silence threaten the capital's natural heritage
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Pakistan stands because of army, says Pir Pagara
Orders followers to educate their children, give them skills
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Polio vaccination drive starts today
Polio vaccination campaign in Karachi aims to vaccinate over 2.1 million children
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Kazakhstan President Tokayev to visit Pakistan on February 3–4
Will hold talks with President Zardari, PM Shehbaz; will address Pakistan-Kazakhstan Business Forum
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Gold falls $215 per ounce as prices slide for third straight session
Price of gold per tola falls by Rs21,500 in Pakistan
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Global inflation to fall to 3.8% this year, says IMF chief
MD Georgieva says that global growth has held up 'remarkably well' amid geopolitical shifts
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Pakistan's broken economic contract
Structural flaws, policy zigzags and neglect of people continue to drag the economy downwards
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When seeds become a strategic risk
Shift towards imported hybrid seeds is shrinking Basmati acreage, weakening export capacity
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The deadly cost of ignoring fire safety
Pakistan's fire safety laws exist; the tragedy lies in systemic failure to enforce them
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As EU and India move closer, where does Pakistan stand?
Islamabad should prepare for comprehensive trade deal with Brussels rather than relying on preferences alone
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The IMF programme dilemma
Until Pakistan embarks on supply-side growth plan, it will not be last IMF loan
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SBP promises action against banks
Traders say holding funds without justification disrupts business
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China firms eye agri investment in Pakistan
Symposium discusses crop research, smart farming, education links, poultry projects
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HRL signs pact with Uzbekistan
Memorandum focuses on smart cities, industrial projects and technology transfer
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Warsh 'regime change' faces steep hurdles
Former Fed official faces challenge of translating long-standing criticism into actionable reforms
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Equities retreat on geopolitics, rate hold
KSE-100 slides nearly 5,000 points, or 2.6% WoW, as investors turn cautious
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Boeing reaches labour deal with 1,600 workers
The contract, which expires in late 2030, was approved with 85% of votes cast
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Export Refinance Scheme rate slashed to 4.5%
300bps reduction in ERS rate, power relief to lift textiles, cement and steel
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'Ocean awareness critical for sustainable development'
Minister says education equips youth to contribute to marine conservation and blue economy
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China’s Spring Festival travel rush begins ahead of Lunar New Year holiday
Record trips forecast as travellers scramble for tickets and prices jump
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Slump in commodities rattles global markets
Gold slides 9% to its lowest in more than two weeks, silver falls more than 13%
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Global inflation to fall to 3.8% this year, says IMF chief
MD Georgieva says that global growth has held up 'remarkably well' amid geopolitical shifts
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Trump voices hope for Iran deal
Remarks come after Ayatollah Khamenei accuses US of fuelling anti-government protests
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US will have ‘very substantial’ response if Canada enacts trade deal with China: Trump
Carney praised new US-China trade deal in Beijing; Trump warns of serious consequences
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Iranian official says Revolutionary Guards have no plan to hold military exercises in the Gulf
Iran speaker says EU militaries are “terrorist groups” under Iranian law over IRGC row.
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Russia's Medvedev says victory will come soon in Ukraine war
Zelenskiy: US-backed Ukraine-Russia talks next week in Abu Dhabi as energy truce uncertain
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US attack on Iran would spark regional conflict, warns Khamenei
Supreme Leader warns of retaliation as US builds naval presence; diplomatic solution still being explored
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Iran labels EU armies ‘terrorist groups’ after IRGC designation
Tehran warned of retaliatory steps, including possible expulsion of EU military attaches
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Epstein email claims Modi danced, sang in Israel on advice to please US president
India confirms 2017 Israel visit but rejects characterisation cited in Epstein email
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From Washington to London and beyond, Epstein shadowed all
Newly released trove of files reveals a network of powerful figures who remained in the disgraced financier’s orbit
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Israel to partially reopen Rafah crossing for limited pedestrian use
After months of closure, the vital Egypt-Gaza gateway reopens Sunday for wounded civilians, cleared individuals
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Trump says India will buy Venezuelan oil instead of Iran
US lifts sanctions on Venezuela to lure major buyers away from Russia, Iran
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Iran says progress made towards US talks
One killed in gas leak blast in Bandar Abbas
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All-round Ayub powers Pakistan to 22-run win over Australia in first T20I
Batting first, Pakistan managed only 168 for 8, Ayub and Abrar restricted Australia to 146 in the series opener
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Bangladesh approves shooting team's India tour
They barred their cricket team from visiting the country
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Djokovic eyes semi-final nemesis Sinner
He is eyeing one more major crown to move past Margaret Court
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PSB announces daily allowance for player
They national squad would receive $115 per day
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Real Madrid face Champions League play-off
They suffered a 4-2 defeat against Benfica
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Supreme Sabalenka crushes Svitolina to reach Australian Open final
The top-seeded Belarusian will bid for a third crown at Melbourne Park
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PSG and Real Madrid miss automatic qualification
Los Blancos were beaten 4-2 at Jose Mourinho's Benfica
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Fawad Sarwar says PSL-IPL clash doesn’t bother him
He vows to upgrade Niaz Stadium in Hyderabad
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New Zealand thrash India to end losing streak
The Black Caps thumped the hosts by 50 runs in the fourth T20I
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Rybakina downs Swiatek to move into Australian Open semi-finals
She defeated Swiatek 7-5 6-1 at Melbourne Park
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‘No malice in Brook's century celebration’
Root says he thinks you can work it out if you've ever watched wrestling
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Hadjar crashes new car in Barcelona pre-season testing
The 21-year-old Frenchman lost control at the final corner in the afternoon
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Champion Sinner extends Shelton stranglehold
He books Djokovic showdown in semifinal
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Pakistan name squad for Pro Hockey League
The same squad will also feature in the World Cup Qualifiers
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Pakistan say Australia ‘best’ World Cup preparation
Shadows cast on the Men in Green participation in the tournament












































































































