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European medicines regulator approves Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine
EU countries including Germany, Austria and Italy say they plan to start vaccinations from Dec 27
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Vatican permits use of Covid-19 vaccines made using aborted foetal tissue
Use of such vaccines permitted as long as there were no alternatives, Vatican tells Roman Catholics
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Oil falls $3 as new virus strain prompts demand worries
Negative sentiment overshadows weekend deal for $900b US relief package
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Australia detects new UK strain; Hong Kong, India cancel Britain flights
New strain prompts Britain’s neighbours, several countries to close doors to travellers from the country
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Indian farmers vow to carry on protests despite cold, deaths
It’s very difficult to camp out in this weather, but we aren’t scared, says one farmer
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Tougher UK coronavirus curbs may last some time, health minister suggests
British govt faces criticism for abruptly scrapping plans to ease restrictions for Christmas
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China starts work on plant for mRNA-based Covid-19 vaccine candidate
The mRNA technology contains instructions for human cells to make proteins that mimic part of the coronavirus
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4 players who can help Pakistan beat New Zealand in third T20I
Instead of carrying water, Pakistan can utilise Sarfaraz, Hasnain, Musa and Qadir to try and beat New Zealand
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US Congress reaches deal on Covid-19 aid package, plans votes for Monday
The package would be the second-largest economic stimulus in US history
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Oil prices skid as new coronavirus strain fuels demand concerns
After oil prices marked seven straight weeks of gains as investors focused on the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines
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Deploying 5G will lead to spike in CO2 emissions, French climate council warns
Rolling out 5G technology could lead to a sharp increase in power consumption and greenhouse gas emissions
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Tesla's Elon Musk asks about converting 'large transactions' to bitcoin
Bitcoin rose to a high of $24,299.75, after passing the $20,000 milestone for the first time last week
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PIA to completely shift to Islamabad by June
3,500 employees will be laid off under voluntary separation scheme this month
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Call to implement laws devised for MHNP
Experts urge relevant govt institutions to conserve national park
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Teachers end sit-in after dialogue
Will meet Punjab School Education Minister Murad Raas in Lahore today
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Police devise Christmas security plan
Representatives of Christian community seek special package on festive ocasion
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Covid drug banned for being ‘expensive’
Punjab govt stops Pindi hospitals from buying injection worth Rs6,000
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Addict allegedly slits sister’s throat
Police have started further investigation against the suspect
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Heritage trail planned for Pindi
Lanes of old bazaars to be converted to pedestrian-only areas
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Christmas trees adorn shopping areas
Christian community decorate real or artificial models as ritual
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JAC demands govt to reopen schools
The committee warned that the schools will be opened regardless of an official notification from the government
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Police sending fake buyers to catch moonshine sellers
Crackdown launched against toxic liquor in twin cities
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CDA to hire 500 more sanitary workers
Plans to install 1,000 more dustbins in capital
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Private sector to help in Pindi’s beautification
PHA plans to lease out portion of parks to food chains
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Free commute for shelter homes’ residents
The service has been successfully running for a fortnight
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RMC seals 22 illegal shops
The official urge the people to complete the legal process before building new houses to avoid problems in the future
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Manual arms licences to end
The manual licence of people who have died will automatically be revoked
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Cops find bodies of two ‘abducted’ men
Two more bodies found in different parts of the city
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KU revisits admissions policy after a handful clear entry test
Admissions to be granted on basis of inter results, reduced passing marks, depending on dept
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Cops lodge grenade explosion case
Two men were injured in blast near Risala police post
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Raging rains, climate change put Karachi in a bind this year
Monsoon downpour affected around 2.2 million people in Sindh
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Sindh records 14 fatalities, 737 Covid infections
The virus tally in the province has soared to 204,840
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Virus spreading rapidly in Sindh’s overcrowded jails
Within weeks number of active cases has risen from 31 to 295
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European neighbours shut doors to Britain amid alarm over new coronavirus strain
Germany, Italy and the Netherlands ordered a suspension of flights from Britain
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Soldier martyred in Awaran anti-terror operation
Security forces conducted an IBO in Jatt Bazar area of Balochistan’s far-flung district, says ISPR
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Shut down the zoos
It is time to make use of our vast stretches of land and create habitats where animals can run free
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UK lorry drivers face Brexit ban on ham-and-cheese Sandwiches
The rule is intended to prevent the entry of foods that could spread diseases
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The internet can't deal with Mia Khalifa's latest video
Twitter frenzy after social media star filmed picking up pet dog's poop with face mask, then putting it back on
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Vaccine a bonanza for tracking industry
Business booming for companies selling technology for monitoring shipments
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Woes easy to understand, but require resolve to fix
As Pakistan aims for higher growth, it will put a more severe strain on its foreign currency reserves
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PSEs - they can’t breathe on their own - I
Successive govts have failed to come up with viable plan to stop, reverse losses
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Should Pakistan increase minimum pay?
Country must not be promoted as investment hub based on miseries of lowly paid labour
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Nepal heads to surprise election next year after PM loses ground
Move plunges Himalayan country into political turmoil as it battles the coronavirus pandemic
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Keep up the good work, Putin tells spy agency staff
Says the agency's services are a crucial guarantee of Russia’s sovereign, democratic, independent development
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Rare Christmas sales in Saudi Arabia
Lebanese expat says previously it was very difficult to find Christmas items in the kingdom
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New Pakistan-Iran border gateway opened to ease trade
Rimdan-Gabd border crossing is located about 130km from the strategic Chabahar port
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ECP names officials for by-polls in K-P
Regional Election Commissioner Khurshid Alam has been named as the District Returning Officer
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PPP pours scorn on govt's 28th tweak plan
Bilawal warns major legislation impossible without party support
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PM reiterates responsible nuclear posture
Says assets strictly for deterrence and defense
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PM hails growing ties with Azerbaijan
Calls for comprehensive housing reforms
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Talal rejects rumours of tensions with UAE
Chaudhry cautions against developing false narratives
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Forum urges activation of minority commission
Stakeholders seek swift, inclusive implementation of NCMR Act
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Pakistan, US discuss bilateral cooperation
Dar meets US envoy, speaks with UK FM on regional ties
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Pakistan cautious on India dialogue calls
Foreign Office says will wait for official reaction
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80% terrorists foreigners: Afridi
K-P CM blames lack of seriousness for unrest
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Phone costs lock 52% out of internet
Govt taxes phones like luxury goods while calling digitalisation national priority
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Investment-to-GDP ratio hits 14.4%
Construction, hotels, transportation, storage and ITC see increased investment
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SBP forex reserves increase $17m
Local gold inches up as global tensions hold bullion steady
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Pakistan's maiden Panda bond oversubscribed five times
RMB1.75b issuance at 2.5% coupon attracts $1.26b demand
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Rs425b for unforeseen events likely
Govt may allocate funds in budget to cope with natural disasters, other such expenses
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Kerosene, jet fuel prices frozen for forces
Refineries agree to bear Rs8b loss to support Air Force, Hajj flights
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Marine academy to get degree status, funds
Rs421m CSR support for training as Balochistan students to be included
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Geopolitical fears, oil prices drag PSX lower
KSE-100 sheds 952 points as foreign investors remain net sellers
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Reports on budget authority shift termed misleading
Finance ministry retains full role in budget preparation; PM's review committees are advisory in nature
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KSE-100 sheds 952 points on geopolitical jitters
Cautious trading drags KSE-100 down 0.57% to 166,499
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FinMin departs for China to attend Pakistan’s inaugural Panda Bond issuance ceremony
Ceremony marks Pakistan’s first-ever Panda Bond issuance, giving access to China’s capital market, ministry says
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Oil edges up as investors focus on Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing
Brent crude futures were up 26 cents, or 0.25%, to $105.89 a barrel
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Data-driven policymaking key to growth
IT minister stresses e-commerce, digitisation can help expand economy significantly
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PSX erases gains as ME worries trigger selling
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 1,465 points amid volatile trading
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Xi warns Trump of 'conflict' over Taiwan
Trump seeks economic wins, help on Iran war Xi hails 'positive outcome' of trade talks China to buy 200 Boeing
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Iran urges BRICS to condemn US war as Tehran, UAE spar
Ship reported seized off UAE, steered towards Iran
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UK minister quits, calls for leadership contest
Cabinet ministers express support for premier
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US authorities reportedly reconsider fraud charges against Gautam Adani
Reports say Adani hired Donald Trump’s personal lawyer to lead legal defence, reportedly offered major US investment
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Violent storm tears through India's most populous state of Uttar Pradesh, killing over 100
TV footage shows uprooted trees and billboards crushing cars after the storm
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Explainer: What is the ‘Thucydides Trap’ China's Xi warned about in talks with Trump?
Xi remarks come as global focus grows on whether US-China tensions can be kept from escalating
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France and Netherlands say all hantavirus contact cases negative
EU says it will step up exchange of information between its 27 member states to better combat hantavirus
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No hugs, ancient Greece and KFC: Five highlights from Trump-Xi talks
Trump praised Xi as a friend, while Xi urged cooperation over rivalry amid summit tensions
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Federal judge blocks US sanctions against UN expert on Palestinian territories
Albanese’s family sued Trump in February, saying sanctions made daily life nearly impossible
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Wood urges NZ to 'create some history' at World Cup
Nottingham Forest striker will lead the lowest-ranked side at the tournament
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'City still 'alive' but need Arsenal slip'
They still have a chance of securing a seventh league crown
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US relaxes visa bonds for World Cup fans
Five counties required to pay visa bonds
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Canadian football ready for World Cup
They will face Bosnia-Herzegovina on June 12 in their World Cup opener
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Inter Milan win Italian Cup
This is their second title this season
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Young tennis star honoured after ending 25-year ITF title drought for Pakistan
Muhammad Shoaib receives cash prize, standing ovation as officials lament crumbling sports infrastructure
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PSG clinch fifth straight Ligue 1 title
They secured a 2-0 win over Lens to clinch the title
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Kohli senses end after roaring back to form with IPL century
The 37-year-old became the fastest player to 14,000 runs in T20 cricket
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Alaves end Barca's bid for 100-point
Ibrahim Diabate's goal in first half made the difference in the game
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N Korean team ventures into South
Naegohyang Women's FC will play Suwon FC Women at ACL semis
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Mohsin Nawaz makes history: First time in Pakistan, a sports shooter awarded Tamgha-e-Imtiaz
Pakistan honours Mohsin Nawaz with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, a first for any shooting sports athlete
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World Cup comes to 'Soccer Town USA'
Fan would be able to see matches at nearby MetLife Stadium
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Japan suspend Eddie Jones
The 66-year-old Australian violated their ethics and disciplinary rules
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Nepali climbers begin Everest season
At least 12 members of a rope-fixing team made the ascent
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Southampton reach Championship play-off final
Shea Charles scored in 2-1 victory


















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