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Army chief emphasises 'high standards of operational preparedness' along LoC, Afghan border Chief of Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa has stressed upon the army to maintain high standards of operational preparedness along the Line of Control . 2021-06-15 20:55:33
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Gujranwala Christian man seeks justice for minor daughter allegedly converted and married The father of a Christian girl who was allegedly kidnapped, converted to Islam and forcibly married to a middle-aged man in Ferozewala area of Gujranw. 2021-06-15 15:54:37
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Twin orphaned bear cubs given shelter near Pakistan-India border Years of hostilities and an electric fence along a de facto border between nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan have taken a toll not just on h. 2021-06-15 15:20:48
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Pakistan allows AstraZeneca shot for under 40s to help expatriates Pakistan has lifted a rule barring the use of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine for people below 40 years old, in a bid to help inoculate people who need. 2021-06-15 14:53:43
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'Remittances, exports increasing in Pakistan due to NAB's policies': Javed Iqbal National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chairman retired Justice Javed Iqbal on Tuesday dispelled the impression that the accountability watchdog was imp. 2021-06-15 14:17:28
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Five Afghan polio vaccinators shot dead in 'coordinated attacks' At least five polio workers were shot dead in eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, officials said, in the area's second attacks on vaccinators in less than. 2021-06-15 14:03:17
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Sindh to receive first rain spell of the season this week: Met dept Parts of Sindh are expected to receive the first rain spell of the season later this week, the Pakistan Meteorological Department has said, with dust . 2021-06-15 13:18:10
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Sindh proposes 20pc hike in govt employees' salaries, sets minimum wage at Rs25,000 The Sindh Cabinet on Tuesday approved a 20 per cent increase in salaries of government employees, besides setting the minimum wage at Rs25,000 in the . 2021-06-15 13:07:16
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IKEA fined $1.2m for spying on French employees A French court on Tuesday ordered IKEA to pay a one million euro ($1.21 million) fine for spying on its French staff, after the world's biggest furnit. 2021-06-15 12:30:26
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Delhi defies social distancing norms, doctors say brace for Covid-19 'explosion' In India's capital, Delhi, thousands of commuters crowded into underground train stations and shopping malls on Tuesday, prompting some doctors to war. 2021-06-15 11:57:50
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Israeli nationalists to march in East Jerusalem, Palestinians plan 'Day of Rage' Far-right Israeli groups will march in and around East Jerusalem's Old City today (Tuesday) in a flag-waving procession that risks igniting tensions w. 2021-06-15 09:56:07
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Beijing accuses Nato of exaggerating 'China threat theory' Beijing on Tuesday accused Nato of exaggerating the threat from China and "creating confrontation", after a vow from the Western allies to work togeth. 2021-06-15 09:05:32
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Not an inch of railways' land in Sindh will be allowed to be sold, rules CJP Residents of settlements along the Orangi and Gujjar nullahs protest outside the SC's Karachi registry on Monday against the demolit. 2021-06-15 07:40:54
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Confusion prevails among Covid-19 survivors over vaccination ISLAMABAD: While around one million people have been declared Covid-19 positive through lab tests, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) la. 2021-06-15 07:09:52
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Veteran reporter Christiane Amanpour has cancer surgery LONDON: Veteran war correspondent Christiane Amanpour on Monday announced that she has recently undergone "major surgery" for ovarian cancer, and face. 2021-06-15 06:33:18
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Govt weighs 'options' to raise petrol, diesel prices ISLAMABAD: The prices of all petroleum products are set to significantly go up on Tuesday owing to higher international prices and some adjustments in. 2021-06-15 06:11:55
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Punjab's domestic, external debt stands at Rs956bn LAHORE: The Punjab's domestic and external debt stock remained at Rs956.4 billion in total as of June 2021 that includes a major chunk of Rs951.2 bill. 2021-06-15 06:11:55
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Ministry pleads with SC to set aside LHC order for removal of diplomat's name from ECL ISLAMABAD: The interior ministry has requested the Supreme Court to set aside a June 9 directive of the Lahore High Court (LHC) about removing the nam. 2021-06-15 05:37:17
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Shehbaz shouted down by treasury MNAs ISLAMABAD: In an unprecedented move, treasury members on Monday stopped opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif from opening up a general debate on federal b. 2021-06-15 04:50:42
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Govt to focus on speeding up progress, says PM ISLAMABAD: Terming the newly-presented federal budget "development oriented", Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said the government would focus on u. 2021-06-15 04:37:33
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Post-facto nod of parliament sought for Rs1.2tr grants ISLAMABAD: Parliament will be required to give post-facto approval to a record Rs1.248 trillion supplementary grants for expenditure overruns and re. 2021-06-15 04:29:53
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Canada charges suspect with terrorism for truck attack on Muslim family Canada is pressing terrorism charges against a man accused of mowing down a Muslim family with a pick-up truck, prosecutors said on Monday, in an atta. 2021-06-14 20:21:46
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PM Imran praises Islamabad cop who performed his duty despite being injured Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday met Islamabad Traffic Police Head Constable Qaiser Shakeel and praised his "conscientiousness" in performing his d. 2021-06-14 18:41:58
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4 FC soldiers martyred in IED explosion near Quetta: ISPR Four Frontier Corps soldiers were martyred in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion on the Margat-Quetta road in Balochistan, the military's . 2021-06-14 18:31:39
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Pakistan beat India, Bangladesh in manpower export in 2020: ministry Beating other regional players like Bangladesh and India in manpower export, Pakistan has emerged as the 'Manpower Export Leader' in the region by sen. 2021-06-14 15:52:07
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Supreme Court orders 'immediate' demolition of Pavilion End Club in Karachi The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the local administration in Karachi to demolish the Pavilion End Club and end all commercial activities on an amus. 2021-06-14 14:58:07
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Saudi Arabia allows women to register for Haj without male guardian Saudi Arabia has announced that women can now register for the annual Haj pilgrimage without a male guardian (mahram), Al Arabiya News reported on Mon. 2021-06-14 14:55:31
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Man with 39 wives, head of 'world's largest family', dies in India A 76-year-old man who had 39 wives and 94 children and was said to be the head of the world's largest family has died in northeast India, the chief mi. 2021-06-14 14:44:34
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Pakistan closes consular section of Kabul embassy due to 'deteriorating' Covid-19 situation Pakistan has closed the consular section of its embassy in Kabul until June 17 due to the "deteriorating situation of Covid-19", according to the emba. 2021-06-14 14:11:19
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Du Plessis suffers 'memory loss', now 'recovering' after concussion during PSL match South Africa batsman Faf du Plessis said he suffered some memory loss after sustaining a concussion during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) T20 match in . 2021-06-14 13:11:20
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SBP proposes framework to facilitate exporters in selling products on digital marketplaces The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has proposed a framework for facilitating Pakistani exporters to sell their products through international digital ma. 2021-06-14 12:30:48
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Mob kills man, injures another over suspicion of smuggling cows in India's Rajasthan state One man was beaten to death and another injured by a mob in India's Rajasthan state late on Sunday night over suspicion they were smuggling cows, loca. 2021-06-14 12:00:54
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Israeli MPs approve new coalition, end Netanyahu's 12-year-rule JERUSALEM: Israel's parliament narrowly approved a new coalition government on Sunday, ending the 12-year rule of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu an. 2021-06-14 11:49:46
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Pakistan will not take responsibility if blamed for deteriorating Afghan peace: Qureshi Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday said that Pakistan would not take responsibility if it was blamed for any deterioration in the Afghan . 2021-06-14 09:33:48
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Sindh govt employees to get 25pc pay raise in tax-free budget: Murad KARACHI: The Sindh government is all set to present an essentially 'tax-free' provincial budget for the financial year 2021-22 in which salaries of go. 2021-06-14 07:08:20
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Youth shot dead by 'drunk' cop over a trifle in Lahore LAHORE: A police constable shot a youth dead allegedly under the influence over a petty issue in Shahdara area on Sunday. Police said the victim, Z. 2021-06-14 06:49:28
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Chagai to be linked with Gwadar, Afghan border CHAGAI: The federal government is planning to connect the mineral-rich Chagai district with Gwadar seaport and neighboring Afghanistan through road ne. 2021-06-14 06:30:56
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Govt seems reluctant to hold local bodies polls ISLAMABAD: Although the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) government is demanding implementation of Article 140-A of the constitution (for putting in pla. 2021-06-14 05:21:33
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Government seems reluctant to hold local bodies polls ISLAMABAD: Although the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) government is demanding implementation of Article 140-A of the constitution (for putting in pla. 2021-06-14 05:13:43
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Iskander Mirza's only surviving son passes away WASHINGTON: Humayun Mirza, the only surviving son of Pakistan's first president Iskander Mirza, died in a Washington suburb on Sunday. He was 93. B. 2021-06-14 05:05:06
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7 opposition MPAs call on Buzdar LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar held a meeting with seven MPAs belonging to the opposition PML-N and PPP, apparently to convey a message to. 2021-06-14 04:48:56
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Erdogan offers to help US stabilise Afghanistan ISTANBUL: Just a day before his first face-to-face meeting with US President Joe Biden, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said Turkey will . 2021-06-14 04:33:12
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Qureshi accuses PML-N of mishandling Jadhav case MULTAN: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Sunday said that the previous government of the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) had mishandled Indian . 2021-06-14 04:25:17
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9 cops suspended for harassing Lahore restaurant staff for 'refusing free burgers' At least nine officials of Lahore police, including a station house officer, were suspended on Sunday for harassing and illegally arresting employees . 2021-06-13 21:23:12
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FO denies 'misleading' reports of Pakistani mangoes gifted to foreign dignitaries The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday rejected reports that the government had gifted Pakistani mangoes to a number of foreign dignitaries last we. 2021-06-13 20:14:58
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2 confidants of senior Jordan royal charged with sedition The prosecutor of Jordan's state security court on Sunday filed sedition and incitement charges against two confidants of King Abdullah II's half-brot. 2021-06-13 19:58:25
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G7 calls out China over Xinjiang, Hong Kong and Taiwan Group of Seven leaders called on China to respect human rights in its Xinjiang region, allow Hong Kong a high degree of autonomy and refrain from any . 2021-06-13 17:55:07
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Govt 'manipulated' budget numbers to fool masses, PML-N's Abbasi says Senior PML-N leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Sunday fired a broadside at the government for its "impracticable financial goals", saying the decision-ma. 2021-06-13 16:21:02
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Fawad urges SC to enforce Article 140-A to address Sindh's 'constitutional crisis' Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry urged the Supreme Court (SC) on Sunday to ensure the implementation of Article 140-A of the Constitution in Sindh . 2021-06-13 13:43:06
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Israel to swear in new government, ending Netanyahu's long rule Israel is set to swear in a new government on Sunday that will send Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into the opposition after a record 12 years in o. 2021-06-13 12:58:07
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Israel to swear in government, ending Netanyahu's long rule Israel is set to swear in a new government on Sunday that will send Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into the opposition after a record 12 years in o. 2021-06-13 12:52:42
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Hasan Ali to miss remainder of PSL for family reasons Islamabad United fast bowler Hasan Ali will miss the remainder of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) because of family commitments. "I want to say to . 2021-06-13 11:06:56
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Canada pays final homage to Muslim family killed in truck attack Several hundred people gathered in London, Ontario on Saturday to pay homage to a Muslim family deliberately mowed down by the driver of a pick-up tru. 2021-06-13 09:19:42
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Four killed in occupied Kashmir shootout SRINAGAR/ISLAMABAD: A heated gunbattle between fighters and Indian police broke out on Saturday in held Kashmir, killing at least two police and two c. 2021-06-13 07:08:14
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PM Imran urges world leaders to act against Islamophobia ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has called upon the world leaders to crack down on online hate speech and Islamophobia following the deadly truck. 2021-06-13 05:45:28
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NCOC puts travel bar on people from 26 countries ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Saturday placed strict restrictions on travellers from 26 countries including India, . 2021-06-13 05:45:28
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Peshawar Zalmi trounce Quetta Gladiators by 61 runs KARACHI: The Quetta Gladiators all but made an ignominious exit from the playoffs race in the HBL Pakistan Super League 6 after Peshawar Zalmi complet. 2021-06-13 04:55:42
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SC stays demolition activity at Dharam Shala in Karachi ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has stayed all kinds of demolition activity at a 716-square-yard Dharam Shala — a centre for members of the Hindu commu. 2021-06-13 04:42:28
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Punjab-Sindh dispute over water deepens • 'Unilateral', 'surprise' inspection by federal monitors not allowed at Guddu • Irked by Sindh refusal, Punjab asks Irsa not to accept unverifie. 2021-06-13 04:34:09
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Tarin hints at major hike in levy on oil products ISLAMABAD: Hinting at a significant increase in levy on petroleum products next fiscal, Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin on Saturday said an understandi. 2021-06-13 04:34:09
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Sindh health minister sounds alarm over 'fourth wave' KARACHI: Fearing that the country might face a fourth wave of coronavirus due to emerging Covid-19 variants, Sindh Minister for Health and Population . 2021-06-13 04:23:02
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IMF asked to allow extension of construction amnesty scheme ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin has said the government has sought from the International Monetary Fund a six-month extension of the amnesty. 2021-06-13 04:23:02
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Record unemployment and inflation shows 'real face' of PM Imran's change, says Bilawal PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Saturday lashed out at the federal government for the budget it presented a day earlier, and said that record u. 2021-06-12 18:17:46
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In telephone call, Saudi FM informs Qureshi about challenges of organising Haj Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Saturday received a telephone call from his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, according to. 2021-06-12 17:05:52
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Govt has presented inclusive, growth-oriented budget: Shaukat Tarin Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin said on Saturday that the federal budget for fiscal year 2021-22 was "growth-oriented" and the real challenge for the g. 2021-06-12 14:42:03
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Saudi Arabia to allow 60,000 vaccinated residents to perform Haj Saudi Arabia announced on Saturday it will allow 60,000 vaccinated residents of the kingdom to perform the annual Haj, state media reported. The Ha. 2021-06-12 13:33:30
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Thousands march in support of Muslim family killed in truck attack in Canada Thousands of people marched on Friday in support of a Canadian Muslim family run over and killed by a man driving a pick-up truck last Sunday in an at. 2021-06-12 12:55:02
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'Go-slow' by FIA brings 'relief' for Tareen, son in sugar scam LAHORE: Estranged Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf leader and sugar baron Jahangir Khan Tareen finally got a 'relief' amid the federal budget presentation a. 2021-06-12 10:05:23
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Small cars to become cheaper KARACHI: The government's decision of reducing general sales tax (GST) on locally assembled cars up to 850cc to 12.5 per cen. 2021-06-12 09:25:29
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G7 leaders open summit with drive for one billion jabs CARBIS BAY: Leaders of the G7 countries opened their first in-person talks in nearly two years on Friday, with an expected pledge to donate one billio. 2021-06-12 08:33:16
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Lion's share from divisible pool for Punjab in FY22 ISLAMABAD: Of the four provinces, Punjab will get the largest share from federal divisible pool in the next fiscal year, whi. 2021-06-12 06:39:26
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Ex-Mossad chief signals Israel attacked Iran's nuclear assets DUBAI: The outgoing chief of Israel's Mossad intelligence service has offered the closest acknowledgment yet his country was behind recent attacks tar. 2021-06-12 06:23:44
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Incident similar to one involving ex-judge Shaukat Aziz disclosed ISLAMABAD: Justice Umar Ata Bandial on Friday disclosed that an incident, similar to what former Islamabad High Court (IHC) judge Shaukat Aziz Siddiqu. 2021-06-12 05:54:44
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University director shot dead during 'robbery attempt' in Karachi The director of the Usman Institute of Technology (UIT), Dr Zahir Ali Syed, was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Karachi's Stadium Road on Fr. 2021-06-11 20:06:13
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Opposition rejects govt's narrative of economic growth, vows to oppose budget Leaders of the opposition came together on Friday to reject the government's stance of economic growth and development in today's budget session, sayi. 2021-06-11 17:30:07
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Opp leaders reject govt's narrative of economic growth, vow to oppose budget Leaders of the opposition came together on Friday to reject the government's stance of economic growth and development in today's budget session, sayi. 2021-06-11 17:21:21
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Development in focus as PTI unveils Rs8.5 trillion FY22 budget Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin on Friday presented the federal budget for the fiscal year 2021-22 in the National Assembly as opposition lawmakers cha. 2021-06-11 15:38:05
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GDP growth target set at 4.8pc in PTI government's FY2021-22 budget Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin on Friday presented the federal budget for the fiscal year 2021-22 in the National Assembly as opposition lawmakers cha. 2021-06-11 14:57:49
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Read: PTI govt's 'pro-growth' budget for FY2022 The PTI-led government on Friday unveiled the federal budget for the fiscal year 2021-22 amid opposition protest. The total size of the budget or t. 2021-06-11 14:49:24
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Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin presents FY2021-22 budget, GDP growth target set at 4.8pc All eyes are on the National Assembly as the federal budget for the fiscal year 2021-22 is being presented by Finance Minist. 2021-06-11 13:53:08
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Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin presents PTI govt's FY2021-22 budget amid opposition protests All eyes are on the National Assembly as the federal budget for the fiscal year 2021-22 is being presented by Finance Minist. 2021-06-11 13:33:35
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Saudi Arabia allows adult women to live independently without male guardian approval Saudi women can now live on their own without requiring the consent of their father or male guardian after a new legal amendment by the Kingdom, Gulf . 2021-06-11 13:06:59
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PTI govt's federal budget for new fiscal year to be presented shortly in NA All eyes are on the National Assembly as the federal budget for the fiscal year 2021-22 will be presented shortly in the lower house of parliament. . 2021-06-11 12:50:08
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Communism, Leninism to attend younger brother Socialism's wedding in India Even little Marxism won't miss out when Socialism gets married in southern India this weekend with his big brothers Communism and Leninism in attendan. 2021-06-11 12:27:37
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At least 23 killed, several injured as bus carrying pilgrims falls into ravine in Balochistan's Khuzdar At least 23 people were killed and several others were others injured when a bus overturned at a sharp turn on the M8 motorway in Khuzdar district and. 2021-06-11 11:56:33
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PCB planning to host five major ICC events from 2024-2031 LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has planned to bid for five major ICC events to be held from 2024 to 2031, including ODI and Twenty20 World C. 2021-06-11 11:00:27
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Photos show Chinese rover on dusty, rocky Martian surface The dusty, rocky Martian surface and a Chinese rover and lander bearing small national flags were seen in photos released on Friday that the rover too. 2021-06-11 10:54:25
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At least 18 killed, 48 injured as bus carrying pilgrims falls into ravine in Balochistan's Khuzdar At least 18 people were killed and 48 others injured when a bus overturned at a sharp turn on the M8 motorway in Khuzdar district and fell into a ravi. 2021-06-11 10:40:45
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FC soldier martyred in intelligence-based operation in Kharan: ISPR A Frontier Corps soldier was martyred during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan's Kharan district, the military's media affairs wing. 2021-06-11 10:26:59
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Federal budget for new fiscal year to be presented in NA today All eyes will be on the National Assembly as the federal budget for the fiscal year 2021-22 will be presented in the National Assembly today (Friday).. 2021-06-11 08:27:29
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Punjab CM's copter makes emergency landing in Lahore LAHORE: Chief Minister Usman Buzdar's helicopter made an emergency landing in Lahore due to strong wind on Thursday evening. Mr Buzdar and his st. 2021-06-11 06:30:27
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Pakistani American moves closer to confirmation as federal judge WASHINGTON: The US Senate voted on Thursday to advance the nomination of Zahid Quraishi, a son of Pakistani immigrants, to be a federal judge in the U. 2021-06-11 06:05:42
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Telecommunications Authority asked to take legal action against Facebook ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir Shehryar Khan Afridi on Thursday directed the chief of Pakistan Telecommunications A. 2021-06-11 05:14:40
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Lahore Qalandars cruise to win over Peshawar Zalmi ABU DHABI: A power-hitting master class from Tim David and a splendid spell of spin bowling by Rashid Khan saw Lahore Qalandars further extend their a. 2021-06-11 04:58:20
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Russia gives go-ahead to rice import from Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Russia has lifted a ban on import of rice from Pakistan. Based on the guidelines, Russia has allowed import of rice from four Pakistani. 2021-06-11 04:53:26
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US Navy's guided-missile cruiser visits Karachi Port ISLAMABAD: The United States Navy's guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey visited Karachi Port, Pakistan Navy's media wing said on Thursday. It said . 2021-06-11 04:45:52
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Budget 2021-22: Striving for a balanced approach? The upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2021-22, which is set to be rolled out on June 11 (Friday), is likely to be pro-growth with an overall focus o. 2021-06-10 20:40:52
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AJK general elections to be held on July 25 Chief Election Commissioner of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Justice (retd) Abdul Rashid Sulehria on Thursday announced the schedule for the upcoming . 2021-06-10 20:11:30
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Pakistan beats growth target as industries, services guide V-shaped recovery Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin unveiled the Pakistan Economic Survey 2020-21 at a press conference in Islamabad on Thursday, revealing that the indust. 2021-06-10 19:08:23
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Punjab govt decides to block SIM cards of people refusing vaccines The Punjab government on Thursday decided to block the SIM cards of people refusing to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, an official said. Th. 2021-06-10 18:36:26
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Govt denies ex-judge Shaukat Aziz's 'baseless' allegations against state officers The federal government on Thursday denied the allegations levelled by former Islamabad High Court judge Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui against "certain officer. 2021-06-10 16:29:42
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'20 Plants, 20 Numbers': Govt plans to reward varsity students with marks for planting trees The federal government plans to incentivise students to plant trees by offering 20 extra marks to students who plant at least 20 saplings, according t. 2021-06-10 16:29:42
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Industries, services help Pakistan surpass GDP growth target: Tarin Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin unveiled the Pakistan Economic Survey 2020-21 at a press conference in Islamabad on Thursday, revealing that the indust. 2021-06-10 16:24:07
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'20 Plants, 20 Numbers': Govt plans to reward varsity students with 20 marks for planting trees The federal government plans to incentivise students to plant trees by offering 20 extra marks to students who plant at least 20 saplings, according t. 2021-06-10 16:03:36
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Remittances exceed $2bn for 12th straight month with highest inflows from Saudi Arabia, UAE Remittances from Pakistani workers employed abroad exceeded $2 billion for the 12th month in a row in May 2021, with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) . 2021-06-10 15:49:33
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Hundreds hold rare protest in Bahrain after prisoner's death due to Covid-19 Hundreds of people held a rare protest in Bahrain over the death of a prisoner from the coronavirus despite being vaccinated months earlier by the isl. 2021-06-10 15:38:10
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After poultry initiative, federal govt launches rabbit scheme in GB Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Food Security Jamshed Iqbal Cheema inaugurated on Thursday a scheme under which Angora wool, made from Ango. 2021-06-10 14:52:42
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Industries, services help Pakistan surpass GDP growth target: Shaukat Tarin Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin unveiled the Pakistan Economic Survey 2020-21 at a press conference in Islamabad on Thursday, revealing that the indust. 2021-06-10 14:06:25
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Tarin denies report of Pakistan leveraging US military support to win IMF concessions Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin on Thursday rebutted the Financial Times story, which quoted him as saying that Pakistan was leveraging its cooperation. 2021-06-10 13:49:39
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Tarin denies report claiming 'Pakistan sought US help to win IMF concessions' Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin on Thursday rebutted the Financial Times story, which quoted him as saying that Pakistan had sought help from the Unite. 2021-06-10 13:47:05
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LSM expands 9pc to help Pakistan surpass GDP growth target: Shaukat Tarin Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin is unveiling the Pakistan Economic Survey 2020-21 at a press conference in Islamabad. Tari. 2021-06-10 12:17:48
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Israeli forces kill 3 Palestinians in West Bank raid Israeli troops shot and killed three Palestinians, including two security officers, in a shootout that erupted in the occupied West Bank town of Jenin. 2021-06-10 12:04:42
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LSM expands 9pc to help Pakistan surpass GDP growth target: Tarin Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin is unveiling the Pakistan Economic Survey 2020-21 at a press conference in Islamabad. Tari. 2021-06-10 12:04:42
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Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin unveils Pakistan Economic Survey 2020-21 Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin is unveiling the Pakistan Economic Survey 2020-21 at a press conference in Islamabad. Tari. 2021-06-10 11:51:30
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Rocket on pad, China ready to send first crew to live on space station The rocket that will send the first crew members to live on China's new orbiting space station has been moved onto the launch pad ahead of its planned. 2021-06-10 10:32:22
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Firdous Ashiq Awan slaps PPP MNA Qadir Khan Mandokhail on set of TV show Special Assistant to the Punjab Chief Minister Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan made headlines again on Thursday after footage of her getting into a physical alt. 2021-06-10 09:45:17
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Sethi slams govt stance on broadcast for England series LAHORE: If Pakistan Television does not telecast live national team's bilateral series matches in England next month, it will not be due to Pakistan's. 2021-06-10 07:40:31
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Students in Islamabad to attend schools two days in a week: FDE A school staffer pours water on a child at the primary school in Malpur area on Wednesday after several students fainted due to hot . 2021-06-10 07:06:45
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Plaints of Nadra immunisation certificates go viral LAHORE: The cumbersome process of data entry and a lack of coordination between the health ministry and Nadra has led to numerous complaints of non-is. 2021-06-10 06:51:54
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Mob attacks Shah Latif police station after arrest of BTK violence suspect KARACHI: Four persons, including three policemen, were wounded when a mob attacked the Shah Latif Town police station following the arrest of a man al. 2021-06-10 06:51:54
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Biden govt drops Trump order against TikTok, plans review WASHINGTON: The White House dropped Trump-era executive orders intended to ban the popular apps TikTok and WeChat and will conduct its own review aime. 2021-06-10 06:37:58
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FM asks world for urgent steps to curb Islamophobia ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday called on the international community to take urgent steps to curb Islamophobia. He s. 2021-06-10 06:11:19
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Direct, indirect taxes likely to increase in FY22 budget ISLAMABAD: With the federal budget scheduled to be announced on June 11, top tax officials are still debating the fate of key revenue measures, a well. 2021-06-10 05:48:09
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Govt, opposition go out of the way to reward allies ISLAMABAD: The government as well as the opposition have out of the way rewarded the independents and allies who had supported them in the election of. 2021-06-10 05:04:12
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SC chides NHA over poor state of Balochistan Highway ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court expressed dismay over the dilapidated condition of Balochistan Highway on Wednesday and summoned a report from the Nation. 2021-06-10 04:55:56
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Comprehensive plan prepared to end poverty: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said the government had formulated a comprehensive strategy to pull poor and weaker segments of soci. 2021-06-10 04:48:01
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Wajid Zia loses top FIA post in police reshuffle ISLAMABAD: In a reshuffle in top police hierarchy, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) government on Wednesday removed Wajid Zia from the most powerful. 2021-06-10 04:48:01
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Nepra seeks explanation from power firms over loadshedding ISLAMABAD: As unannounced power cuts continued for the third consecutive day almost across the country, the government on Wednesday confirmed supply s. 2021-06-10 04:37:33
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Army chief assures business community of 'complete support' for economic uplift Chief of Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday assured the business community of the army's "complete support" for the economic uplift of the . 2021-06-09 19:40:00
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Israel says right-wing march can be held next week in Jerusalem's Old City Israeli officials said on Tuesday they would allow a right-wing march in Jerusalem's Old City to go ahead next week under certain conditions, a day af. 2021-06-09 18:31:43
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Agreement reached over burials in Sheikhupura village after mob obstructs Ahmadi funeral An agreement was reached regarding the burial of members of the Ahmadi community between local ulema and the district administration in Punjab's Sheik. 2021-06-09 16:38:48
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In a first, SBP to facilitate 'mentally disordered persons' to open accounts The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday announced that "mentally disordered persons" could open a bank account through a court-appointed manager. 2021-06-09 16:09:51
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CTD formally makes PSP's Anis Advocate part of 'RAW links' probe after his 'unsatisfactory answers' The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Sindh Police on Wednesday formally made Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) leader Anis Advocate part of an investigat. 2021-06-09 16:07:17
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Two police officers protecting polio team shot dead in Mardan Unidentified assailants shot and killed on Wednesday two police officers assigned to protect polio vaccination workers in Mardan district of Khyber Pa. 2021-06-09 16:07:17
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Covid-19 vaccines mandatory for all public, private sector employees: NCOC The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) announced on Wednesday that coronavirus vaccines will be mandatory for all public and private sector . 2021-06-09 14:55:23
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NCOC makes Covid-19 vaccines mandatory for all public, private sector employees The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) announced on Wednesday that coronavirus vaccines will be mandatory for all public and private sector . 2021-06-09 14:42:31
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Maryam calls for independent inquiry of ex-IHC judge Shaukat Aziz's statement in SC PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday called for an independent inquiry to be held into former Islamabad High Court (IHC) judge Shaukat Aziz . 2021-06-09 13:44:00
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College students hold principal hostage for 'more than 30 hours' in rare protest in China Chinese police said they suppressed campus protests on Tuesday (June 8), after thousands of angry students held a college principal hostage over fears. 2021-06-09 13:30:57
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'Unlikely that faulty tracks responsible for crash': Swati on initial probe into Ghotki train accident Federal Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati said on Wednesday that it was unlikely that a fault in an eight-mile (12.87 kilometres) stretch of railw. 2021-06-09 12:44:06
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Explainer: China's Mojiang mine and its role in the origins of Covid-19 Top US infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci has urged China to release information about six labourers who fell ill after working in a mine in Y. 2021-06-09 10:07:17
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Pakistan administers 10 millionth Covid vaccine dose Pakistan administered the 10 millionth Covid-19 vaccine dose on Wednesday, with Federal Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Minister Asad Um. 2021-06-09 09:59:15
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Another member of Rawalpindi Ring Road probe body transferred RAWALPINDI: The second member of the Rawalpindi Ring Road project scam fact-finding committee was on Tuesday also transferred and allowed to proceed o. 2021-06-09 07:44:43
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No end to woes of automobile buyers KARACHI: Amid a boom in the auto sector, rising production and massive booking of vehicles, a number of issues relating to late deliveries, soaring pr. 2021-06-09 06:52:39
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Private sector borrowing jumps by 70pc in 11MFY21 KARACHI: Borrowing from banks jumped by 70 per cent in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year, reflecting higher participation by the private . 2021-06-09 06:52:39
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10 Pakistani varsities feature in QS World University Ranking LAHORE: Ten public and private sector universities of Pakistan have retained their positions in the QS World University Rankings 2022 with a slight im. 2021-06-09 06:37:22
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US court to hear case on surveillance of Muslims by FBI WASHINGTON: The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving a group of Muslim Americans who accused the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). 2021-06-09 05:55:41
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Hamid Mir offers apology, says he didn't want to defame army ISLAMABAD: Senior journalist Hamid Mir has offered apology over his recent speech at a protest against attacks on journalists and said he had no int. 2021-06-09 05:06:42
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Govt allocates $1bn for vaccine procurement ISLAMABAD: Giving approval to allocation of $1 billion for vaccine procurement on Tuesday, Planning Minister Asad Umar said . 2021-06-09 04:40:13
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PTI MNAs take own govt to task over loadshedding ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday faced an embarrassing situation in the National Assembly when it received harsh criticism from its own members on. 2021-06-09 04:34:31
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Pakistan calls murder of Muslim family in Canada 'terrorism' ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday condemned the premeditated murder of four Muslim family members of Pakistani origin in Canada, terming it a 'terr. 2021-06-09 04:26:39
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CIA chief told drone bases won't be hosted ISLAMABAD: Government officials have privately begun confirming a secret visit to Islamabad of CIA Director William Burns and are suggesting that he w. 2021-06-09 04:21:15
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US, British govt and international media websites down The websites of the White House, the British government and international media were hit by global outages on Tuesday. Some social media platforms'. 2021-06-08 19:37:55
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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau calls killing of Muslim family 'terrorist attack' Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday labelled as a "terrorist attack" the killing of four members of a Muslim family, who were run down b. 2021-06-08 18:08:13
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Qureshi calls for global action to arrest rising trend of Islamophobic attacks in the Western world Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday expressed concern over the "rising trend of Islamophobic attacks in the Western world" and called on . 2021-06-08 16:49:40
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'Increase your profits, but avoid profiteering,' PM Imran tells industrialists Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday reiterated his government's commitment to support the agriculture sector for economic uplift, but at the same tim. 2021-06-08 16:49:40
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Ex-judge Shaukat Aziz denies maintaining ties to army officers Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui, a former judge of the Islamabad High Court, on Tuesday denied any links with any officer in the army, with his lawyer telling t. 2021-06-08 16:49:40
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French President Macron slapped in the face during crowd walkabout French President Emmanuel Macron was slapped in the face on Tuesday by a man in a crowd of onlookers while on a walkabout in southern France, video of. 2021-06-08 15:46:08
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Cabinet rejects proposal to liaise with Indian company for live telecast of Pak-Eng cricket series The federal cabinet on Tuesday rejected a proposal of the Pakistan Television Corporation to liaise with an Indian company for live telecast of the up. 2021-06-08 14:43:37
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Government, international media websites down The websites of the White House, the British government and international media were hit by global outages on Tuesday. Some social media platforms'. 2021-06-08 13:14:10
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Death toll from Ghotki train tragedy rises to 65 The death toll from the Ghotki train tragedy rose to 65 on Tuesday after rescuers pulled more bodies from a mangled bogie found crushed underneath an . 2021-06-08 11:15:46
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Will no longer tolerate bias against Sindh, reiterates Murad Ali Shah Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Tuesday hit back at the government over alleged bias in allocating funds for development projects, adding that . 2021-06-08 11:07:38
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Blame-game in NA over Ghotki train tragedy ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on the opening day of its budget session on Monday witnessed the treasury and the opposition members indulged in a bl. 2021-06-08 07:07:21
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US-Pakistan talks on military bases reach impasse: report WASHINGTON: The United States continues to focus on Pakistan for a military base in the region, although some American officials believe the negotiati. 2021-06-08 06:06:31
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Ex-BISP chief Farzana Raja declared proclaimed offender ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court of Islamabad on Monday declared former chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Farzana Raja a p. 2021-06-08 05:30:24
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2023 polls 'under a new mechanism': Fawad ISLAMABAD: Minister for Science and Technology Senator Shibli Faraz, accompanied by Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry and adviser . 2021-06-08 05:24:50
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Afghanistan, carbon emissions at centre of Imran-Boris phone call LONDON: Prime Minister Imran Khan and his British counterpart Boris Johnson in a telephone call on Monday discussed a range of issues, including the c. 2021-06-08 05:17:17
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Pakistan expresses 'serious concern' over reports of India's new planned changes in occupied Kashmir Pakistan on Monday expressed serious concern over reports of Indian government's purported plans to trigger new "administrative and demographic change. 2021-06-07 20:59:06
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17 presumed dead as passenger van plunges into Indus river at Kohistan At least 17 people are presumed to have died after a passenger van plunged into the Indus river in Kohistan on Monday, police said. Dasu-Kohistan C. 2021-06-07 19:47:53
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At least 51 killed, 100 injured as passenger trains collide in Sindh's Ghotki district At least 51 people were killed and nearly 100 others injured on Monday after two passenger trains collided near Daharki, a city located in the Ghotki . 2021-06-07 19:22:16
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At least 43 killed, 100 injured as passenger trains collide in Sindh's Ghotki district At least 43 people were killed and nearly 100 others injured on Monday after two passenger trains collided near Daharki, a city located in the Ghotki . 2021-06-07 19:00:24
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Man attacks woman with acid in Lahore for refusing marriage A man threw acid on a woman in Lahore on Monday allegedly after she refused to marry him, police said. The suspect is currently on the run and poli. 2021-06-07 17:57:27
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Elderly woman dies after security guard performs surgery at Lahore's Mayo Hospital A woman died after a former security guard at Lahore's Mayo Hospital posed as a doctor and performed surgery on her, police said on Monday. Shameem. 2021-06-07 15:46:41
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Patient dies after security guard performs surgery at Lahore's Mayo Hospital A woman died after a former security guard at Lahore's Mayo Hospital posed as a doctor and performed surgery on her, police said on Monday. Shameem. 2021-06-07 15:44:06
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Over 150 Afghan troops killed or injured in last 24 hours as violence mounts ahead of foreign troops' withdrawal Over 150 Afghan troops have been killed or injured in the last 24 hours in a surge of attacks by Taliban militants as foreign forces withdraw, senior . 2021-06-07 15:02:57
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Amazon's billionaire founder Jeff Bezos to fly to space next month Amazon's billionaire founder Jeff Bezos said on Monday he and his brother Mark would fly on the first crewed space flight from his rocket company, Blu. 2021-06-07 14:34:32
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Qureshi urges Punjab CM to ensure presence of officials at south Punjab secretariat Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday requested Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar to ensure the presence of officials at the south Punjab s. 2021-06-07 14:34:32
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In pictures: Another day, another train disaster in Pakistan A train in Sindh's Ghotki district smashed into derailed carriages of another train on Monday, killing at least 40 people, in the latest accident to h. 2021-06-07 14:17:49
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Pakistani startup 'Abhi' raises $2 million to launch salary advance app for employees Abhi, a Karachi-based startup, that provides employees salary advances based on accrued wages, has raised $2 million for their seed round. The fund. 2021-06-07 14:17:49
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At least 40 killed, 100 injured as passenger trains collide in Sindh's Ghotki district At least 40 people were killed while approximately 100 others were injured on Monday after two passenger trains collided near Daharki, a city located . 2021-06-07 11:48:37
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At least 32 killed, 100 injured as passenger trains collide in Sindh's Ghotki district At least 32 people were killed while approximately 100 others were injured on Monday after two passenger trains collided near Daharki, a city located . 2021-06-07 11:25:25
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At least 31 killed, more than 100 injured as passenger trains collide in Sindh's Ghotki district At least 31 people were killed while more than 100 were injured on Monday after two passenger trains collided near Dharki, a city located in the Ghotk. 2021-06-07 09:17:40
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Qureshi will now do politics for a 'bigger cause' MULTAN: With 36 years in politics, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has no more attraction in becoming a member of parliament or a minister. ". 2021-06-07 08:41:40
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Pakistan trying to reach 'debt for nature' swap deal with creditors: PM WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Sunday that Pakistan was working with international creditors on a debt-for-nature swap deal, which link. 2021-06-07 07:47:09
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Order to make judges' perks, privileges public hailed ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party secretary general Farhatullah Babar has welcomed the decision of Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) declaring tha. 2021-06-07 06:15:10
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Unicef concerned over landmine blasts along Afghan border ISLAMABAD: The United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (Unicef) has expressed its deep concern over recent incidents of landmine explosions in variou. 2021-06-07 06:09:58
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Vehicles, offices in Bahria Town set ablaze • Teargas shells, rubber bullets used to disperse mob, dozens held • SAC protests against demolition of villages, land grabbing • Protesters s. 2021-06-07 05:54:26
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Corrupt rulers ruin nations, says PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday said that countries were economically destroyed by corruption of rulers, not bribery of government offi. 2021-06-07 05:28:29
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At least 30 killed, 50 injured as passenger trains collide in Sindh's Ghotki district At least 30 people were killed while 50 others were injured after two passenger trains collided near Dharki, a city located in the Ghotki District of . 2021-06-07 05:07:09
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NEC likely to approve development outlay of Rs2.1tr today ISLAMABAD: The National Economic Council (NEC) meets here on Monday (today) to approve about Rs2.135 trillion worth of next year's consolidated develo. 2021-06-07 04:41:12
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Roger Federer withdraws from French Open Roger Federer said Sunday he was withdrawing from the French Open despite having reached the fourth round, opting to focus on his primary objective of. 2021-06-06 17:35:25
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Attackers kill 88 people in northwest Nigeria Attackers killed 88 people in Nigeria's Kebbi state on Thursday, spurring its governor to pledge a bigger deployment of security forces on Sunday as i. 2021-06-06 15:25:00
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Players have lost interest in international cricket as leagues grow stronger: Faf du Plessis Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis said on Sunday that cricket leagues were getting stronger all over the world, and "it is a fact that player. 2021-06-06 15:03:22
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Asad Umar rebuffs Sindh CM's letter, affirms commitment to Sindh's development Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Sunday hit back at Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah over his letter. 2021-06-06 14:15:33
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Sindh extends business hours till 8pm but makes vaccination mandatory for traders The Sindh government on Sunday allowed businesses to remain open till 8pm instead of 6pm, as had been vehemently demanded by them, but made vaccinatio. 2021-06-06 13:59:41
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Al Jazeera reporter forcefully detained by Israel Israeli border police forcefully detained a veteran correspondent for the Al Jazeera satellite channel while she was reporting from an embattled Jerus. 2021-06-06 13:11:10
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At least 132 civilians killed in Burkina Faso's worst attack in years The death toll from the worst militant attack in Burkina Faso in recent years has risen to 132, the government said on Saturday, after armed assailant. 2021-06-06 12:42:36
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PM personally handling Chinese vaccine issue with Saudi Arabia, other countries: Sheikh Rashid Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said on Sunday that Prime Minister Imran Khan himself was handling the matter of Saudi Arabia and some other cou. 2021-06-06 10:45:33
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Israeli violence prompted 'uncomfortable' Israel-UAE conversations Last month's Israeli violence in Palestine triggered "uncomfortable conversations" between business partners in Israel and the United Arab Emirates ju. 2021-06-06 09:35:54
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PM Imran seeks global funding for states with low carbon emission • Pakistan hosts main ceremony of World Environment Day • British PM, UN official praise tree tsunami project • UN Decade on Ecosystem Restora. 2021-06-06 07:24:49
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Climbers Sirbaz and Shehroz honoured in Swat SWAT: Glowing tribute was paid here on Saturday to the Pakistani mountaineers who recently scaled the Mount Everest, the world's highest peak. Thi. 2021-06-06 06:47:46
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Medical colleges' entry test from Aug 30 ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) has announced that the Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT) will be held from Aug 30 t. 2021-06-06 06:19:07
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CTD records statements of Sattar, Anis in RAW links inquiry KARACHI: Senior politicians Dr Farooq Sattar and Anis Ahmed Khan Advocate on Saturday appeared before investigators belonging to the Counter-Terrorism. 2021-06-06 06:19:07
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PM Imran wants engagements conducted in Urdu ISLAMABAD: To give due honour to the national language and give a national touch to his official engagements, Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed t. 2021-06-06 06:19:07
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Cotton price hits 11-year high as farmers switch to other crops KARACHI: Once again the cotton cultivation area has dropped sharply in both the cotton-producing provinces, creating fear of a major decline in produc. 2021-06-06 04:40:52
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Centre treating Sindh with abject bias: CM Murad Ali Shah KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Saturday urged Prime Minister Imran Khan to reconsider the proposed Public Sector Development Pro. 2021-06-06 04:40:52
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PM seeks global funding for states with low carbon emission • Pakistan hosts main ceremony of World Environment Day • British PM, UN official praise tree tsunami project • UN Decade on Ecosystem Restora. 2021-06-06 04:29:01
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Pakistan's first commercial court inaugurated in Lahore LAHORE: Chief Justice of Pakistan Gulzar Ahmad inaugurated the country's first commercial court here at Lahore Judicial Complex on Saturday. Commer. 2021-06-06 04:29:01
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Steps to boost various sectors of economy proposed ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin presiding over a follow-up meeting of the Economic Advisory Counci. 2021-06-06 04:29:01
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Finland's football association offers free sports hijabs to boost diversity Finland's football association has begun offering a free "sports hijab" to any player who wants one, in a move designed to attract a greater diversity. 2021-06-05 19:13:15
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Qureshi says will invite foreign ministers of Muslim states to Pakistan over Kashmir issue Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Saturday said he would invite foreign ministers of Muslim nations to Islamabad in March 2022 to propagate the. 2021-06-05 16:18:08
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India to Twitter: Comply with IT rules or face 'unintended consequences' India has told Twitter Inc it has one last chance to comply with new IT rules, or face "unintended consequences" according to a copy of an official le. 2021-06-05 14:31:13
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PM calls on developed world to support countries vulnerable to climate change Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday called on the developed world to support those countries vulnerable to climate change and highlighted Pakistan's. 2021-06-05 13:19:57
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PM Imran addresses ceremony on World Environment Day Prime Minister Imran Khan is addressing a ceremony in Islamabad to mark World Environment Day. This year, Pakistan is hosting World Environment Day in. 2021-06-05 12:54:01
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Shehbaz may appoint focal person as govt willing to talk with opposition: Fawad Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry expressed on Saturday the government's willingness to initiate negotiations with the opposition, saying that Leade. 2021-06-05 12:22:49
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Indian states begin easing Covid lockdowns as case numbers decline Some of India's states are easing lockdown restrictions as coronavirus infections subside, with the world's second-most-populous nation on Saturday lo. 2021-06-05 11:44:33
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Malala's views on marriage echo in KP assembly PESHAWAR: The controversy over Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai's views on marriage echoed in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Friday with members of. 2021-06-05 06:34:06
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13 sectors' exports post double-digit growth ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's exports of 13 sectors including value-added textiles posted double-digit growth in the 11 months of current fiscal year (11MFY21. 2021-06-05 06:24:06
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President summons NA on Monday for budget session ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday summoned the National Assembly to meet in the Parliament House on June 7 (Monday). During the session the . 2021-06-05 05:52:08
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US airlifts medical supplies to Pakistan, other countries WASHINGTON: The US government has airlifted emergency medical supplies to Pakistan, the Maldives and Sri Lanka to stop the spread of Covid-19, the Sta. 2021-06-05 05:52:08
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PM assures MQM of support to solve Sindh problems ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday assured the Muttahida Qaumi Movement of Centre's support to address problems confronting Sindh, particu. 2021-06-05 04:46:10
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Pakistan seeks probe into illegal uranium sale in India ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday called for investigating repeated incidents of illicit uranium possession and sales in India and emphasised the need for. 2021-06-05 04:30:32
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Govt pays Rs89bn to 20 IPPs as first instalment ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday completed Rs89.2 billion transactions as the first installment of payments to 20 independent power producers (IPPS. 2021-06-05 04:20:05
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Pakistan's rating on FATF recommendations gets better ISLAMABAD: The Asia Pacific Group (APG) on Money Laundering has improved Pakistan's rating on 21 of the 40 technical recommendations of the Financial . 2021-06-05 04:20:05
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Facebook bans former US president Trump for 2 years Facebook on Friday set its ban on former US president Donald Trump for two years, saying he deserved the maximum punishment for violating platform rul. 2021-06-04 21:12:11
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Sindh govt issues clarification, says no assurance given by Saudi envoy for addition of Chinese vaccines to approved list The Sindh government on Friday issued a clarification, withdrawing its earlier statement about the Saudi envoy's assurance regarding the addition of C. 2021-06-04 21:12:11
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KP detects three cases of Covid-19 variants first identified in India, South Africa Three cases of the coronavirus variants first identified in India and South Africa have been detected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the provincial health sec. 2021-06-04 20:25:00
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KP detects three cases of Indian, South African Covid-19 variant Three cases of the coronavirus variants first identified in India and South Africa have been detected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the provincial health sec. 2021-06-04 20:14:22
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Angry Karachi traders announce to keep shops open till 8pm from Saturday The Karachi Tajir Action Committee (KTAC), which represents a large number of trade associations in the city, on Friday announced to keep shops open t. 2021-06-04 18:51:53
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Pakistan ready for talks with India if it gives roadmap to restore Kashmir's status: PM Imran Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Friday that Pakistan is ready to restart talks with India if Delhi provides a roadmap towards restoring the previous. 2021-06-04 18:09:59
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Pakistan ready for talks with India if its gives roadmap to restore Kashmir's status: PM Imran Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Friday that Pakistan is ready to restart talks with India if Delhi provides a roadmap towards restoring the previous. 2021-06-04 17:45:58
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Russian player Sizikova arrested at French Open over match-fixing allegations Russian player Yana Sizikova has been arrested at the French Open and has been placed in custody over match-fixing allegations, sources told Reuters o. 2021-06-04 16:41:51
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Saudi envoy assures Sindh CM of approving Chinese vaccines for Haj pilgrims Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmed Al-Malki on Friday assured Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah that the Saudi government would. 2021-06-04 15:25:12
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Ready to stand with Shehbaz on budget day despite PML-N's inappropriate behaviour: Bilawal PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Friday said that the party would support Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif on th. 2021-06-04 14:24:43
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PTM's Manzoor Pashteen released nearly 8 hours after being detained in Kohat Police in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Kohat district released Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) chief Manzoor Pashteen after keeping him in detention for almos. 2021-06-04 13:12:09
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PTM's Manzoor Pashteen released after being detained for nearly 8 hours in Kohat Police in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Kohat district released Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) chief Manzoor Pashteen after keeping him in detention for almos. 2021-06-04 13:09:23
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6kg of uranium seized in India, 7 people arrested Police in India have arrested seven people and seized 6.4 kilogrammes of uranium from their possession, Indian media reported on Friday, marking the s. 2021-06-04 12:32:48
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Shifting blame on Pakistan to 'save face' amid US withdrawal from Afghanistan unacceptable: Moeed National Security Adviser Dr Moeed Yusuf said on Wednesday that the sudden withdrawal of the United States from Afghanistan was not ideal, adding that. 2021-06-04 10:40:45
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Uncapped Azam Khan included in T20I side as PCB announces squads for England, West Indies tours The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday named the squads for the upcoming tours of England and West Indies, recalling four experienced players and . 2021-06-04 10:30:26
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Shifting blame on Pakistan to 'save face' amid US Afghan withdrawal unacceptable: Moeed Yusuf National Security Adviser Dr Moeed Yusuf said on Wednesday that the sudden withdrawal of the United States from Afghanistan was not ideal, adding that. 2021-06-04 10:30:26
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Sindh declares vaccination mandatory for all citizens KARACHI: People wait for their turn to receive a dose of the coronavirus vaccine at the Expo Centre on Thursday.—AFP . 2021-06-04 10:17:03
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Pakistan faring much better than India economically, says PM Imran Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said Pakistan was faring better than India economically, adding that the country was now on the path to progress. . 2021-06-04 10:14:24
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Single national curriculum: Publishers object to textbook review fee, Ulema's role LAHORE: The Textbook Publishers Association (TPA) on Thursday demanded the government to direct the Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board (PCTB) to iss. 2021-06-04 09:10:59
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Punjab likely to miss vaccination target LAHORE: Pace of the Covid vaccination drive is 'dead slow' in Punjab as the government is vaccinating 51,667 people daily on average against adult pop. 2021-06-04 07:18:31
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Palestine FM criticises India for abstention at UN vote NEW DELHI: Days after India abstained at the UN Human Rights Council on a resolution proposing to set up a Commission of Inquiry into violations relat. 2021-06-04 06:18:13
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US to send 13m vaccines to South Asia, other regions WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that the United States would dispatch seven million Covid-19 vaccines to South and Southeast A. 2021-06-04 06:04:52
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Pakistan seeks global mechanism to fight corruption UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has urged the United Nations to urgently set up a global mechanism to coordinate efforts against corruption. Addressing a. 2021-06-04 05:07:04
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Country needs 'serious review' of economic policy: Dar ISLAMABAD: The leaders of the main opposition Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Thursday presented a dismal picture of the state of economy in t. 2021-06-04 04:55:15
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Late night attack leaves 2 cops dead in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Two policemen were shot dead in Shams Colony area of the federal capital on Thursday night, sources said. According to police, Constab. 2021-06-04 04:55:15
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Generation capacity of 57,204MW needed by 2030, says paper ISLAMABAD: Even though the government appears to be slowing down ongoing power projects, it will have to increase generation capacity by 35-40 per cen. 2021-06-04 04:44:24
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Economic recovery more visible: SBP • First half year's performance has improved macroeconomic outlook for FY21 • Debt servicing remains a key challenge . 2021-06-04 04:44:24
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Peace in Afghanistan linked to its closer ties with Pakistan, China ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday underscored the need for closer trilateral cooperation between Islamabad, Kabul and Beijing for peace and stability in. 2021-06-04 04:44:24
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PML-N govt left economy in shambles: Tarin ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin on Thursday said the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government had left behind higher economic growth . 2021-06-04 04:28:44
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Sindh governor asks PM Imran to remove 'biased' provincial police chief Sindh Governor Imran Ismail met Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday and asked him to remove the Sindh police chief, calling him "biased". In an i. 2021-06-03 20:18:49
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8 killed in double Afghan minibus blasts At least eight people were killed and nine others wounded on Thursday in two bomb blasts targeting minibuses in Kabul, according to police, in the lat. 2021-06-03 19:21:21
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Pakistan rolls out plans to tap global green financing avenues The federal government on Thursday said it has initiated work on a number of green financing instruments, buoyed by widespread global investor interes. 2021-06-03 18:43:58
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3 children killed in Quetta after mistaking grenade for toy Three children were killed and another two injured in a hand grenade explosion in Killi Badezai area of Quetta on Thursday, police said. The childr. 2021-06-03 17:40:26
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Sindh govt considering a gradual ease in lockdown restrictions: Saeed Ghani Sindh Education Minister Saeed Ghani said on Thursday that the provincial task force on Covid-19 had discussed easing coronavirus restrictions gradual. 2021-06-03 17:11:00
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3 children killed in grenade explosion in Quetta At least three children were killed and another two injured in a hand grenade blast in Killi Badezai area of Quetta on Thursday, police said. A gro. 2021-06-03 16:36:37
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India submerges unclaimed ashes of 1,200 Covid dead in farewell ritual Wrapped in white cloth and marked only by numbered stickers, dozens of clay pots lay unclaimed at the Sumanahalli crematorium in the suburbs of Bangal. 2021-06-03 15:11:32
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LHC acquits Christian couple in blasphemy case The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday acquitted a Christian couple who were sentenced to death more than seven years ago for committing blasphemy. . 2021-06-03 15:05:57
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Remaining PSL 6 matches to be played in Abu Dhabi from June 9 to 24 The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Thursday the schedule of the remaining Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6 matches, saying they would be playe. 2021-06-03 14:34:14
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Schools to remain closed until Covid-19 cases drop: Sindh health minister Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Pechuho said on Thursday that schools in the province would remain closed until the government was certain that coronavi. 2021-06-03 14:26:18
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Sindh CM orders finance ministry to stop salaries of govt employees who refuse Covid-19 vaccines Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Thursday directed the finance ministry to stop the salaries from July of government employees who refuse to get. 2021-06-03 11:59:45
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Sindh CM orders finance ministry to stop salaries of govt employees who refuse Covid-19 shots Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Thursday directed the finance ministry to stop the salaries from July of government employees who refuse to get. 2021-06-03 11:49:19
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Haj pilgrims, overseas students and workers to be prioritised for Pfizer jabs: Asad Umar Federal Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Minister Asad Umar said on Thursday that citizens intending to go for Haj this year, those worki. 2021-06-03 10:46:08
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Pakistan not at fault but most at risk due to climate change: PM Imran Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Thursday that Pakistan was among the countries most at risk due to climate change even though it contributed less th. 2021-06-03 10:17:01
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FIA allowed to investigate complaint against journalist ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday allowed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to investigate a complaint against vlogger and j. 2021-06-03 07:37:09
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Mobile phone internet services restored in areas of Balochistan, KP ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has allowed the mobile phone operators to restore internet services in several areas of Balo. 2021-06-03 07:08:22
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Judges' freedom of speech different from that of citizens: SC judge ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court concluded hearing in former Islamabad High Court (IHC) Judge Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui's appeal on Wednesday, wondering why t. 2021-06-03 07:03:10
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Pakistani startups win £668,000 GSMA grant ISLAMABAD: The GSMA Innovation Fund for Mobile Internet Adoption and Digital Inclusion announced three Pakistani startups as winners out of the 597 ap. 2021-06-03 06:23:06
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Ministry seeks more time to develop prototype EVM ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Science and Technology has sought more time to produce the prototype Electronic Voting Machine (EVM), saying the exercise i. 2021-06-03 05:36:29
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SBP takes another step to boost investment in real estate LAHORE/KARACHI: In what is being seen as a positive development for the real estate sector and capital markets, the State Bank of Pakistan on Wednesda. 2021-06-03 04:52:37
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Trade deficit surges by 134pc ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's merchandise trade deficit in May ballooned by 134 per cent from what it was a year ago on the back of lower export proceeds and . 2021-06-03 04:42:25
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Imran links region's progress to peace in Afghanistan • Parliamentary Assembly of ECO raises voice for Palestinians, Kashmiris • Adopts Islamabad Declaration to boost socio-economic ties among 10 mem. 2021-06-03 04:39:42
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Israel's opposition declares new govt, set to unseat Netanyahu Israel's opposition leader moved closer to unseating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he officially told the country's president that he has rea. 2021-06-03 04:29:11
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Israelis, Emiratis meet in Dubai to discuss investments At the luxurious Armani hotel inside the world's tallest skyscraper in Dubai, Israelis in kippas and Emiratis in long white robes and kanduras gathere. 2021-06-02 20:20:40
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Pakistan Army soldier martyred in IED attack near checkpost in South Waziristan A Pakistan Army soldier was martyred on Wednesday after an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded near a military checkpost in South Waziristan tr. 2021-06-02 19:51:26
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Nine children among 11 mauled by stray dogs in Larkana At least 11 people, including nine children, were bitten by stray dogs in a village in Larkana on Wednesday, according to information attributed to lo. 2021-06-02 18:57:43
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Security guard injured in grenade attack on Bahria Icon Tower in Karachi A security guard was injured in a grenade attack outside the Bahria Icon Tower in Karachi's Clifton area on Wednesday afternoon, police said. SSP S. 2021-06-02 17:51:30
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Will try our best not to let anti-people budget pass: PML-N's Miftah Ismail PML-N leader and former finance minister Miftah Ismail vowed on Wednesday that his party would "try our best not to let the [government's] anti-people. 2021-06-02 15:57:00
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Real-life drama unfolds as guard opens fire during TV shoot in Karachi's DHA; 9 injured At least nine people were injured on Wednesday when a security guard opened fire on the set of a television drama at a residence in Karachi's Defence . 2021-06-02 15:07:28
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Board exams to be held after July 10 only for elective subjects: Shafqat Mahmood Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood on Wednesday said board exams for students of classes nine and 10 would be held only for elective subjects and . 2021-06-02 14:45:24
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9 injured as security guard opens fire during drama shoot in Karachi's DHA At least nine people were injured on Wednesday when a security guard opened fire on the set of a television drama at a residence in Karachi's Defence . 2021-06-02 14:23:28
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Pakistan to provide arms to Tajikistan, says PM Imran as leaders sign MoUs for cooperation in various fields Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday stressed the need to improve defence ties with Tajikistan, as the two countries signed memorandums of understan. 2021-06-02 12:41:47
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Pakistan to sell arms to Tajikistan, says PM Imran as leaders sign MoUs for cooperation in various fields Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday stressed the need to improve defence ties with Tajikistan, as the two countries signed memorandums of understan. 2021-06-02 12:31:30
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Govt forms committee to discuss proposed media authority with stakeholders The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has constituted a committee to liaise and discuss the Pakistan Media Development Authority (PMDA) — a . 2021-06-02 12:18:26
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Covid-19 Delta variant, first detected in India, threatens to rapidly spread in Asia Pacific region: UNHCR The highly infectious Covid-19 variant first detected in India threatens to rapidly spread in the Asia Pacific region, including areas inhabited by re. 2021-06-02 11:38:59
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Govt withdraws SC appeal against LHC decision allowing Shehbaz to travel abroad The federal government on Wednesday withdrew its appeal in the Supreme Court against the Lahore High Court's (LHC) May 7 decision to grant PML-N Presi. 2021-06-02 10:01:20
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Govt withdraws SC appeal against LHC decision to allow Shehbaz to travel abroad The federal government on Wednesday withdrew its appeal in the Supreme Court against the Lahore High Court's (LHC) May 7 decision to grant PML-N Presi. 2021-06-02 09:37:56
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Abu Dhabi ministry objects to presence of Indians in PSL LAHORE: The Abu Dhabi Health Ministry has surprisingly raised an objection over the presence of Indian broadcasters to cover the HBL Pakistan Super Le. 2021-06-02 07:58:24
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Govt takes possession of ancestral homes of Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar in Peshawar PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa directorate of archaeology and museums on Tuesday took the possession of ancestral homes of Bollywood legends Raj Kap. 2021-06-02 06:34:48
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Several vaccination centres in Pindi facing Sinopharm vaccine shortage RAWALPINDI: As vaccination drives across the country continue amid the third wave of Covid-19, a shortage of the Sinopharm vaccine has been reported i. 2021-06-02 06:08:29
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Sialkot AC transferred a month after Ramazan Bazaar episode SIALKOT: The Punjab government has transferred Assistant Commissioner Sonia Sadaf and posted her at Pind Dadan Khan (Jhelum district) with immediate e. 2021-06-02 06:00:30
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Chotu gang resurges in Rajanpur, kidnaps 2 policemen LAHORE: Holding two policemen hostage, the notorious Chotu gang has demand the release of its key accomplices, including the ring leader, presently se. 2021-06-02 05:57:57
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Covid variants get new names GENEVA: Coronavirus variants with clunky, alphanumeric names have now been assigned the letters of the Greek alphabet to simplify discussion and pronu. 2021-06-02 05:44:50
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Terrorists won't be allowed to destabilise peace efforts: Bajwa QUETTA: Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said the army will make all possible efforts to achieve an enduring peace for sustainabl. 2021-06-02 05:00:27
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LHC judge recuses himself from Asif bail plea LAHORE: A member of a Lahore High Court (LHC) division bench on Tuesday recused himself from hearing post-arrest bail petition of PML-N MNA Khawaja As. 2021-06-02 04:42:53
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Former PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi denies rift within PML-N ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday dispelled the impression of a rift in the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and sa. 2021-06-02 04:42:53
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Alvi for more trade, connectivity among ECO states ISLAMABAD: Categorically stating that Pakistan's stance on Israel's violations of human rights in Palestine is anti-Zionist and not anti-Semitic, Pr. 2021-06-02 04:35:07
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Islamabad worried about security vacuum in Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is increasingly getting worried about a security vacuum in Afghanistan after the United States pullout as the already dim prospect. 2021-06-02 04:15:52
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ICC contemplates moving 2021 T20 World Cup from India to UAE This year's men's T20 World Cup could be moved from India to the United Arab Emirates, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Tuesday. The. 2021-06-01 19:45:28
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Inflation eases slightly to 10.9pc in May The country's annual inflation rate slightly eased to 10.87 per cent year-on-year in May, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics said on Tuesday. That c. 2021-06-01 18:29:10
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WHO approves China's Sinovac coronavirus vaccine The World Health Organisation on Tuesday approved the Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use — the second Chinese jab to receive the WHO's green. 2021-06-01 17:41:30
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'This is a revolution,' says Asad Umar at launch ceremony of locally processed PakVac Covid-19 vaccine Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar said on Tuesday that the first locally processed coronavirus vaccine in P. 2021-06-01 16:41:02
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'This is a revolution': Asad Umar launches locally-processed PakVac Covid-19 vaccine Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar said on Tuesday that the first locally-processed coronavirus vaccine in P. 2021-06-01 16:30:30
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Pakistan will rise faster next time PTI comes to power: PM Imran Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday stressed that Pakistan would "rise faster" next time the PTI government was elected. He made the comment while. 2021-06-01 14:51:57
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KSE-100 storms past 48,000 level after four years as stocks continue rally The Pakistan Stock Exchange continued its upward trajectory on Tuesday with the KSE-100 index rising by 294.92 points, or 0.62 per cent, to breach the. 2021-06-01 14:07:05
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SHC dismisses bail plea of PTM leader Ali Wazir The Sindh High Court (SHC) dismissed on Tuesday the bail application of Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) leader and MNA Ali Wazir in a case pertaining . 2021-06-01 11:57:56
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In Gaza, traumatised Palestinians tend to shell-shocked pets A smashed goldfish bowl, panicked birds in a cage, scores of animals needing treatment. The loss or injury of treasured pets has added to the grief. 2021-06-01 11:02:48
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China confirms first human case of bird flu strain, says risk of spreading is low China reported the world's first human infection of the H10N3 bird flu strain on Tuesday but said the risk of it spreading widely among people was low. 2021-06-01 10:41:21
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India suffers worst recession since 1947 • Economy contracts by record 7.3pc • Pandemic forced 230m people into poverty last year MUMBAI: India's economy contracted 7.3 per cent in. 2021-06-01 09:25:06
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Vaccination certificate must for travel to GB RAWALPINDI: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a new travel advisory for Gilgit-Baltistan and Skardu bound tarvelers. According to the a. 2021-06-01 09:04:06
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Real effective exchange rate hits 32-month high in April LAHORE: Pakistan's real effective exchange rate (REER) hit 32-month high at 103.3 in April, posting a change of 2.8 per cent from the previous month's. 2021-06-01 06:46:21
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US used Danish cables to spy on Merkel, others: media COPENHAGEN: France warned on Monday that alleged US spying on European allies using Danish underwater cables would be "extremely serious" if confirme. 2021-06-01 06:33:27
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No change in prices of petroleum products ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday kept the prices of petroleum products unchanged for next 15 days. "The prime minister has decided to maintain t. 2021-06-01 05:53:46
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4 soldiers martyred, 8 injured in terrorist attacks in Balochistan KARACHI: Four soldiers were martyred and eight others injured in two attacks in Balochistan on Monday night, the Inter Services Public Relations said.. 2021-06-01 05:53:46
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SC judge questions propriety of Justice Shaukat's speech in court ISLAMABAD: Justice Ijaz-ul-Ahsan on Monday wondered whether it was apt for a superior court judge to address an audience to vent a grievance that refl. 2021-06-01 05:32:54
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Pakistan, Kuwait to boost ties: Rashid ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Monday met his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Thamer Al-Salem Al-Sabah along with a delegation and. 2021-06-01 05:06:56
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PM allows Sindh to extend Covid restrictions • Approves Special Technology Zones Rules • Talks to crown prince of Abu Dhabi ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday allowed the . 2021-06-01 05:06:56
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$130m okayed to buy 10m doses by June 30 • NDMA sets up Vaccine Procurement Cell • Inoculation of people over 18 years begins from Thursday • Maximum people to be vaccinated before Ei. 2021-06-01 04:43:49
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India suffers worst recession since '47 • Economy contracts by record 7.3pc • Pandemic forced 230m people into poverty last year MUMBAI: India's economy contracted 7.3 per cent in. 2021-06-01 04:35:53
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Broadsheet controversy echoes in Senate ISLAMABAD: Barbs flew in the Senate as controversy over Broadsheet scam echoed in the house on Monday. While the treasury members accused the pre. 2021-06-01 04:30:47
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Irsa increases water release for Sindh, Punjab ISLAMABAD: As the Indus River System Authority (Irsa) on Monday increased water release to the Punjab and Sindh, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) go. 2021-06-01 04:30:47
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Saudi minister defends order to turn down the volume on mosques Saudi Arabia's Islamic affairs minister on Monday defended an order to lower the volume on mosque loudspeakers, saying families had been complaining t. 2021-05-31 20:25:28
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Sindh governor lambasts KE chief over unannounced load shedding Sindh Governor Imran Ismail on Monday expressed anger over the "continued unannounced load shedding" in the metropolis and directed the K-Electric CEO. 2021-05-31 18:09:04
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FIA summons journalist Asad Toor in inquiry about 'defamation of govt institution' The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has issue a summons to journalist and YouTuber Asad Ali Toor to appear before it and record his statement in an. 2021-05-31 17:55:49
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Israel, UAE sign tax treaty to boost economic cooperation Israel and the United Arab Emirates signed a tax treaty on Monday, Israel's Finance Ministry said, describing the move as a spur to business developme. 2021-05-31 16:57:42
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Peshawar police fire tear gas, baton charge govt teachers protesting reduction in allowances Police in Peshawar fired tear gas and baton-charged government teachers protesting university reforms, which include a reduction in allowances, in fro. 2021-05-31 16:31:46
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Govt aiming to inoculate enough people to not impose restrictions on Eidul Azha: Asad Umar Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar said on Monday that the government aimed to inoculate as many people as p. 2021-05-31 15:42:09
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Scores of children abducted from Islamic seminary in Nigeria Gunmen kidnapped scores of children from an Islamic seminary in central Nigeria, officials said, the latest mass abduction to hit Africa's most populo. 2021-05-31 13:26:02
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Tendulkar recalls he fielded for Pakistan before his India debut Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar has revealed that before making his international debut for his country, he took the field for Pakistan in a fi. 2021-05-31 12:44:12
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In major policy shift, China announces families can have 3 children China announced on Monday that each couple would be permitted to have up to three children, a major policy shift from the existing limit of two childr. 2021-05-31 10:43:29
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Tareen denies reports of meeting high-ranking govt official in Islamabad Estranged PTI leader Jahangir Tareen on Monday denied reports that he had met a high-ranking government official regarding the inquiries against him. . 2021-05-31 09:43:35
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PM Imran launches Pakistan's first green Eurobond Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday formally launched Pakistan's first green Eurobond by the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) at a ceremo. 2021-05-31 09:43:35
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Tribal chiefs, certain lawmakers unwilling to see peace in upper Sindh, says police report KARACHI: The recent killing of nine people in a bloody tribal feud in Kashmore district has once again highlighted one of the major security challenge. 2021-05-31 07:47:40
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Shahzad Akbar's plea: PTI MPA Nazir Chohan pledges to fight case LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf MPA Nazir Chohan who was booked by the Racecourse police on the complaint of prime minister's aide Shahzad Akbar, on . 2021-05-31 07:29:05
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Govt, opposition challenge each other's economic statistics ISLAMABAD: The government and the opposition on Sunday continued making claims and counter-claims regarding the country's prevailing economic situatio. 2021-05-31 05:14:25
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Pakistan, Iraq to enhance security, defence cooperation BAGHDAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Iraq's Minister for Interior Othman Ali Farhood Moshir Al Ghanimi on Sunday agreed on the need fo. 2021-05-31 05:14:25
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British PM weds fiancée in 'secret' ceremony LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his fiancée Carrie Symonds married over the weekend, his office confirmed on Sunday, in what media r. 2021-05-31 05:14:25
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Govt mulls over proposal to unbundle K-Electric ISLAMABAD: The government is considering unbundling K-Electric into separate generation, transmission and distribution companies instead of transferri. 2021-05-31 04:41:01
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Kuwait agrees to lift bar on visas for Pakistanis ISLAMABAD: After a decade-long suspension, Kuwait on Sunday decided to resume granting visas to Pakistani families and businessmen. The Kuwaiti g. 2021-05-31 04:41:01
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Netanyahu's 'kingmaker' rival Bennett agrees to join coalition to unseat him Far-right party leader Naftali Bennett threw his crucial support on Sunday behind a "government of change" in Israel to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin. 2021-05-30 20:15:14
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No benefit to becoming part of PDM until it acts on its action plan: Bilawal PPP chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Sunday that there was no benefit to the PPP and Awami National Party (ANP) becoming part of the Pakista. 2021-05-30 19:49:07
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Normalising relations with India at present would be a major 'betrayal' to Kashmiris: PM Imran Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday said Pakistan could not improve its trade with India at the cost of the blood of the Kashmiris spilt by India, str. 2021-05-30 16:07:40
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Govt focusing on 'inclusive and sustainable' economic growth: Tarin Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin stressed on Sunday the need to focus on the country's economic growth, saying the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) had b. 2021-05-30 14:19:06
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Dubai property booms as wealthy buyers escape lockdowns Dubai's property market is powering out of a six-year malaise as "lockdown dodgers" and wealthy international investors drive a buying frenzy that is . 2021-05-30 11:56:56
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PM Imran visits National Command Authority, reposes trust in Pakistan's nuclear capability ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday visited a nuclear facility managed by Army's Strategic Forces Command, according to a statement issue. 2021-05-30 11:18:00
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Pro-Palestine rally in Washington seeks end to US aid to Israel More than 1,000 people rallied on Saturday in Washington in support of Palestinians, calling for an end to US aid to Israel. The demonstration on t. 2021-05-30 10:40:14
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Pandemic paves way for another crisis looming on Indian horizon — hunger Rasheeda Jaleel lives in fear that she may not be able to feed her seven children as millions of Indian families are forced into poverty by a devastat. 2021-05-30 10:07:14
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Coronavirus graph in Punjab slowly coming down from plateau: Yasmin Rashid Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid shared on Sunday that the coronavirus situation in the province was improving, citing lower positivity rates a. 2021-05-30 10:07:14
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Nawaz to weigh 'grand dialogue proposal' at PML-N meet tomorrow LAHORE: Amid reports of growing differences within the party over its narrative, PML-N Quaid Nawaz Sharif will attend a meeting of its senior leaders . 2021-05-30 06:57:18
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Colleges in 34 districts of Punjab resume classes tomorrow LAHORE: The Punjab Higher Education Department (HED) on Saturday announced re-opening of all colleges in 34 districts of the province on a staggered . 2021-05-30 06:57:18
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Scores of students arrested in Islamabad after protest against physical exam ISLAMABAD: Over a dozen protesters were arrested and scores of motorcycles impounded during a police action to disperse students staging a protest dem. 2021-05-30 06:14:12
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FM explores avenues of bilateral cooperation with Iraq BAGHDAD: Pakistan and Iraq on Saturday deliberated upon the possibilities of bilateral cooperation in multiple fields, including trade, commerce, agri. 2021-05-30 04:47:07
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In budget, Biden administration seeks economic support for Pakistan WASHINGTON: In its first budget, for fiscal year 2022, the Biden administration also seeks money for providing economic and social support to Pakistan. 2021-05-30 04:47:07
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PM Imran visits NCA, reposes trust in Pakistan's nuclear capability ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday visited a nuclear facility managed by Army's Strategic Forces Command, according to a statement issue. 2021-05-30 04:47:07
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ISI 'totally disassociates' itself from attack on journalist ISLAMABAD: The country's premier spy agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), has "totally disassociated" itself from the recent attack on a journal. 2021-05-30 04:19:13
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In a first, Rs4.143tr revenue collected in 11 months ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's top tax machinery on Saturday claimed to have crossed Rs4.143 trillion in 11 months of the current fiscal year against Rs3.536tr. 2021-05-30 04:19:13
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Pakistani girl feared dead in Italy after refusing arranged marriage with cousin Police in Italy are searching for the body of an 18-year-old girl suspected to have been killed by her Pakistani family after refusing an arranged mar. 2021-05-29 17:42:46
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'Can't spare more time': Fazl says PPP issue not discussed in PDM meeting Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said on Saturday that no discussion was had on the PPP and the Awami National Party (AN. 2021-05-29 17:02:52
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