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Lending a bionic hand
Two students transformed their university project into a successful business that creates prosthetic arms
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Judges in contention
The appointment of judges has remained a point of contention amongst the bar councils and judiciary for over a decade
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NCOC issues guidelines for tourism sector
Tourism sites to be opened from Monday under strict coronavirus SOPs.
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Paralysed by uncertainty and indecision
The ever-changing policies on CIE’s examination decision has left both parents and students frustrated and anxious
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Govt to grant industry status to rice mills to boost exports
Aims to achieve $5b target over the next four years against the current $2.1b
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No tax increase for salaried class in budget, says Tarin
Finance minister also downplays controversy over the provisional economic growth rate of 3.94%
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Opp slams govt over ‘unrealistic’ figures
Shehbaz Sharif says growth rate was 5.8% in PML-N’s tenure as compared to PTI’s 3.9%
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SMBs turn to digital platforms to fight Covid
SMBs have been hit particularly hard due to their vulnerability to economic shocks.
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Ministers defend NAC decision
Umar says assessment made with consensus; Tarin says Pakistan witnessed growth despite tough IMF programme
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How to manage water conflicts in Pakistan?
Pakistan’s water predicament is two-fold: provinces' conflict over Indus River water distribution and climate change
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Fawad further ‘cements bonds’ with Tareen group
Minister says small differences emerging within party is normal
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Fistula afflicts around 5,000 women annually in Pakistan
“Thousands of women are cut off from society due to the illness, are being forced to live an isolated life”
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Literacy rate stagnated at 60%: survey
Food insecurity increased during Covid first wave, says PSLM 2019-2020
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FO takes up vaccine issue with Saudi govt
Kingdom refuses to allow entry to Pakistani Hajj pilgrims who had Chinese jabs
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About 3m in Pakistan lacking IDs may miss out on Covid-19 jabs
Unregistered refugees, some locals likely to be excluded from campaign due to prove-your-identity condition
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Aga Khan University honours graduates at global convocation
667 students in three continents received their degrees and listened to speeches by the Aga Khan and Melinda Gates
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Pakistanis cherish deep-rooted friendship with China
Friday (May 21) marked the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the bilateral diplomatic relations
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Arts Council Karachi opens up vaccination facility for KPC members, media workers
Media workers can get themselves vaccinated between 10 am till 4 pm from Monday to Saturday
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Abdul Rehman reveals funny incident involving Kevin Pietersen and Adnan Akmal
Rehman revealed that wicketkeeper Adnan Akmal shocked Pietersen by grabbing his legs in the middle of the action
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Sindh Covid-19 restrictions to remain in place for two more weeks
Murad says cases are on the rise since Eid; meeting mulls more restrictions
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Soldier martyred in terrorist attack from Afghanistan
Pakistan Army troops responded in a befitting manner, says ISPR
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Pakistan desires broad-based partnership with US, says FM Qureshi
FM Qureshi stresses the importance of bilateral trade and economic cooperation between the US and Pakistan
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ECP draws govt’s ire over tweet on EVMs
State minister demands CEC explain sharing of controversial video
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Punjab govt finally challenges SC order on LGs
Says restored officials can't be accommodated in new structure
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PR faced Rs1.2tr in losses in 3 years
Various organizations owe over Rs1.17b to railways, NA told
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Nation rallies in solidarity with Palestinians
Govt joins opposition in presenting NA resolution to UN
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Flour prices likely to surge after wheat scarcity
Shortage has severely damaged supply to mills
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Fawad recounts Pakistan’s efforts to end Israeli atrocities
Calls for solidarity among Ummah to resolve lingering dispute
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4% GDP growth beats gloomy forecasts
Agriculture, industrial and services sectors lead recovery
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Group ‘satisfied’ with probe against Tareen
CM Buzdar meets group of estranged party lawmakers
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131b minted after RRR realignment: sources
Preliminary investigation reveals that 18 lawmakers are among beneficiaries of project
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ADB, Pakistan sign $300m loan deal
Money will finance construction of 300MW hydropower plant in Balakot
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NADRA can’t block, cancel CNICs: IHC
Rules that birthright citizenship automatically makes a person born in Pakistan a citizen
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Shehbaz withdraws plea for enforcing LHC order
Tells court that he now intends to challenge the decision to place his name on ECL
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Power supply restored in most Karachi areas after major breakdown
KE says power lines supplying electricity to city from national grid tripped
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Punjab govt finally challenges Supreme Court order on LGs
Says restored officials can't be accommodated in new structure
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Masked men ‘attempt to attack’ Nawaz Sharif in London
Shehbaz Sharif says four masked men broke into Hassan Nawaz's office with 'intention to attack former prime minister'
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Canada extends ban on passenger flights from Pakistan, India
Ban on Indian and Pakistani flights is part of a series of restrictions Canada imposed to lower transmission of virus
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A year on, PIA plane crash victims yet to receive insurance payment
Families of victims share that despite a year, the national flag carrier has not paid Rs10m to the grieving loved ones
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Pakistan wants to forge closer economic, trade linkages with US: Qureshi
Peace in Afghanistan is a shared responsibility of all Afghan parties as well as key int'l stakeholders, says FM
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NAB recovers Rs24b in fake accounts scam
DG tells meeting 14 references filed against Zardari, Gilani and others
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Pakistan wants peaceful, cooperative ties with India: PM Imran
India must stop human rights violations in IIOJK and revisit unilateral measures it took on Aug 5, 2019, says premier
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Pakistan hands over three JF-17 Thunder aircraft to Nigeria
Air Marshal Syed Noman Ali says development reflection of strong bilateral military ties, trust
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Israel losing out, tide is turning: FM Qureshi
Situation can only be avoided by pursuing a two-state solution and by adhering to the UNSC resolutions, adds Qureshi
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FM Qureshi urges UN to play due role for resolving IIOJK dispute
FM says Pakistan supports the legitimate cause of Palestinians for their right to self-determination.
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Nawaz Sharif’s Sheikhupura land auctioned
According to the bid, the value of the entire land is more than Rs110 million
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Pakistan endorses 10 products for GI registration
Move will help enhance global trade by attracting demand for country's products
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Govt may levy tax on pensions
Tax proposals being fine-tuned ahead of meeting with IMF staff
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Govt arranges immediate payment for purchased vaccines
NCOC allows walk-in vaccination for students studying abroad, overseas Pakistanis
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FBR moves to curb cross-province smuggling
Concerns grow over bootleggers by-passing check posts between Lahore and Quetta