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Claims government strengthening institutions, eliminating ‘political influence’ from them

Rejects entry tests conducted by the authority

Toxic gas kills two in Keamari

Issues instructions for cleanliness arrangements for Christmas; police devise security plan

Labour minister says Sindh, Punjab on same page on EOBI, WWF

PDM leaders expected to attend rally this year; PTI’s Haleem Adil decries ‘attempts to obtain NRO’

Issues written order on plea seeking to delay razing of illegal structures for a month

Shah cites Article 158, says will take up gas shortage matter with Centre

Another 40 people succumb to Covid-19

Ambassador shows interest in working on new economic roadmap

It will be Pakistan’s first peer-to-peer lending system

Tests show 1.6 mmscfd of gas and 12 bpd of condensate in Siab-1 well

Four new companies went public while 14 issued right shares

KCCI suggests establishment of industrial park at border

It will also mull request for amendment to PQA master plan for LNG terminals

So in sum, we are more prepared to deal with the second wave than we were the first time around

UK government says mass testing is part of its strategy with cases spiking and as it battles the new variant

An Istanbul court had declared Dundar a fugitive and seized all his assets in Turkey

Public Health England says rapid flow tests being deployed in mass-testing programme can identify the variant

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 180.76 points to settle at 43,087.70

Last year Russia introduced new fines for people who insult the authorities online or spread fake news

Trump's veto of the legislation could result in a partial government shutdown

Ambassador Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Alzaabi thanks Islamabad for helping in food security during Covid-19 pandemic

Virus samples from two students who returned to Hong Kong from UK appeared to match British variant of the coronavirus

The govt will ask people to self-quarantine for 14 days upon return from Britain

Mexico has registered 119,495 deaths linked to the virus and 1.33 million infections, according to official figures

After Paris lifted its ban on freight coming from Britain because of a new strain of coronavirus

The officers get shot while responding to a call over domestic violence

Punjab records the highest number of deaths during the past 24 hours, followed by Sindh

The total death toll now stands at 27,968

Ban was due to a new variant of Covid-19 in Britain

Around 2022, China aims to complete a multi-module, inhabited space station

The first vaccines will be given to priority groups such as health workers in the next month or two

White House officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Trump’s intentions

World’s largest social network also plans to expand Facebook Protect-its security program for high-profile accounts

UAE has recorded 195,878 coronavirus cases and 642 deaths so far from the virus

Dr Moeed Yusuf says ‘our region has been misused by global powers for long’

Different approaches led to neither side’s proposals seeing light of day

Shibli says interior ministry allowed to amend ECL to implement court orders

As part of their protest the hospital staff gathered in the garden outside the hospital

Around 150 people visit the building that has been declared inoperable

Ministry says govt allocated Rs2.5m for repair, maintenance of 2,163 houses

RPO says provision of security, speedy justice in a dignified manner was a priority for police

The district administration had imposed a smart lockdown at 25 places in the city

The authority should do its best to facilitate the masses so that its efforts are hailed by people

It will be replaced with a second annual exam

The air quality in the city was unhealthy for people belonging to sensitive groups

The highest positivity ratio was observed in Hyderabad at 22.12% and Karachi at 12.54%,

Police in federal capital clamp down on street crime

Ideas shared on regaining golden age of Islam in forum

Bilawal warns major legislation impossible without party support

Says assets strictly for deterrence and defense

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Calls for comprehensive housing reforms

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Chaudhry cautions against developing false narratives

Stakeholders seek swift, inclusive implementation of NCMR Act

Dar meets US envoy, speaks with UK FM on regional ties

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Foreign Office says will wait for official reaction

K-P CM blames lack of seriousness for unrest

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Govt taxes phones like luxury goods while calling digitalisation national priority

Construction, hotels, transportation, storage and ITC see increased investment

Local gold inches up as global tensions hold bullion steady

RMB1.75b issuance at 2.5% coupon attracts $1.26b demand

Govt may allocate funds in budget to cope with natural disasters, other such expenses

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Refineries agree to bear Rs8b loss to support Air Force, Hajj flights

Rs421m CSR support for training as Balochistan students to be included

KSE-100 sheds 952 points as foreign investors remain net sellers

Finance ministry retains full role in budget preparation; PM's review committees are advisory in nature

Cautious trading drags KSE-100 down 0.57% to 166,499

Ceremony marks Pakistan’s first-ever Panda Bond issuance, giving access to China’s capital market, ministry says

Brent crude futures were up 26 cents, or 0.25%, to $105.89 a barrel

IT minister stresses e-commerce, digitisation can help expand economy significantly

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 1,465 points amid volatile trading

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Trump seeks economic wins, help on Iran war Xi hails 'positive outcome' of trade talks China to buy 200 Boeing

Ship reported seized off UAE, steered towards Iran

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Cabinet ministers express support for premier

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Reports say Adani hired Donald Trump’s personal lawyer to lead legal defence, reportedly offered major US investment

TV footage shows uprooted trees and billboards crushing cars after the storm

Xi remarks come as global focus grows on whether US-China tensions can be kept from escalating

EU says it will step up exchange of information between its 27 member states to better combat hantavirus

Trump praised Xi as a friend, while Xi urged cooperation over rivalry amid summit tensions

Albanese’s family sued Trump in February, saying sanctions made daily life nearly impossible

Nottingham Forest striker will lead the lowest-ranked side at the tournament

They still have a chance of securing a seventh league crown

Five counties required to pay visa bonds

They will face Bosnia-Herzegovina on June 12 in their World Cup opener

This is their second title this season

Muhammad Shoaib receives cash prize, standing ovation as officials lament crumbling sports infrastructure

They secured a 2-0 win over Lens to clinch the title

The 37-year-old became the fastest player to 14,000 runs in T20 cricket

Ibrahim Diabate's goal in first half made the difference in the game

Naegohyang Women's FC will play Suwon FC Women at ACL semis

Pakistan honours Mohsin Nawaz with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, a first for any shooting sports athlete

Fan would be able to see matches at nearby MetLife Stadium

The 66-year-old Australian violated their ethics and disciplinary rules

At least 12 members of a rope-fixing team made the ascent

Shea Charles scored in 2-1 victory