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Umer Sharif’s daughter passes away

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Pakistan’s most popular comedian of the stage and TV actor and host, Umer Sharif’s daughter, Hina Sharif has…

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Added by Sobia Anjum on February 18, 2020 at 2:22am — No Comments

PTI's central leader Naeem ul Haq passes away

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) central leader and special assintant Naeembul Haq passed away, here on Saturday.  

He had been battling blood cancer for the last two years. 

His party tweeted its condolences,…

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Added by Sobia Anjum on February 16, 2020 at 2:46am — No Comments

China's coronavirus toll climbs to 1,500 while new cases fall

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The coronavirus death tally mounted to 1,500 on Saturday but new infections fell following a mid-week surge caused by a change in the way cases are counted.

Over 66,000 people have now been…

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Added by Sobia Anjum on February 15, 2020 at 3:45am — No Comments

Who's Pete Buttigieg بو دجاج ? What Does He Stand For?

Thirty-eight year-old Mayor Pete Buttigieg (بو دجاج)  of a small Indiana town of South Bend has so far been the biggest surprise with his surge in Democratic Party primaries for the presidential nomination this year. His strong showing among the top two candidates in Iowa and New Hampshire has been as much of a shock to the pundits as the poor performance of former Vice President Joe Biden who is also seeking the nomination. Mayor Pete is now beginning to get more scrutiny by media pundits…

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Added by Riaz Haq on February 11, 2020 at 10:30pm — 2 Comments

Pakistani Woman Industrial Designer Wins Lexus Global Design Award

Aqsa Ajmal, a graduate of Pakistan's National University of Science and Technology, is among six finalists for Lexus Design Award 2020 for industrial design.  Each of these finalists will receive 3 million Yen (over $25,000) in funding and mentorship in an exclusive program in New York City under the guidance of prominent design leaders from a variety of design fields.…

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Added by Riaz Haq on February 8, 2020 at 7:30pm — 1 Comment

Health Ministry Bans Cigarette Ads, Sponsorship, Notification Issued



The Ministry of National Health Services (NHS) on Saturday has banned cigarette advertisement, sponsorship.…

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Added by Sobia Anjum on February 1, 2020 at 2:16am — No Comments

Pakistan's Arslan Ash Siddique Wins ESPN's ESports Player of the Year Award 2019

Arslan Ash Siddique from Lahore, Pakistan has won three top ESports awards, including Player of the Year award for 2019, according to ESPN.com. In December awards, Aslan Ash won the Best Esports Player award under both the fan and ESPN choice categories. He was also the first-runner for Best Moment of the Year award in the fan poll. The nomination was based on his EVO wins.…

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Added by Riaz Haq on January 31, 2020 at 9:37am — 4 Comments

How Facebook Thinks its Independent Oversight Board Should Work

Facebook Inc recommended rules for how its independent oversight board will work and said a former human rights group director will lead the board’s administrative staff.…

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Added by Sobia Anjum on January 30, 2020 at 3:00am — No Comments

Corona virus death toll climbs to 132, over 5,900 infected

Corona virus death toll rises to 132 and cases reported up to 5,974 so far. 

The virus has reached 16 other countries besides China, the Chinese president declared the virus as a devil, saying China will defeat it.

The virus, which originates in the Chinese city of Wuhan, has spread to 16…

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Added by Sobia Anjum on January 29, 2020 at 4:34am — No Comments

IHC Hears Petition against Faisal Vawda's Dual Nationality

Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday has conducted hearing on a plea against Federal Minister Faisal Vawda's dual nationality. 

A single-member bench comprising Justice Aamir Farooq was heard the case today which was challenged by Mian Muhammad Faisal.

The text of the petition states…

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Added by Sobia Anjum on January 29, 2020 at 2:10am — No Comments

4 Pak students in China tested positive for Coronavirus: SAPM Zafar Mirza

Four Pakistani students in China have tested positive for the coronavirus, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza confirmed on Wednesday. 

While talking at a press conference in Islamabad,  the SAPM refused to share the names of the affected students with the media. 

"The government will…

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Added by Sobia Anjum on January 29, 2020 at 1:59am — No Comments

73 people burned alive in train, SC inquired Sheikh Rashed, supposed to asked by PM, Hails to SC

SC court asked critical question with the one who talks alot and does not make sense in his own Ministry.He was asked to whether sheikh Rshed will resign after the horrific Tezgam fire in which 73 passengers perished on his watch.Ideally the question should come from the prime minister, or the minister’s cabinet colleagues, or his…

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Added by Sobia Anjum on January 29, 2020 at 1:47am — No Comments

Why is America So Deeply Involved in the Middle East? Energy? Geography?

What is the importance of the Middle East for the West? Is it energy resources to fuel the industrialized West? Or the key trade and shipping routes passing through the Persian Gulf and the Suez Canal used by ships to sail from Asia to Europe and North America?…

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Added by Riaz Haq on January 24, 2020 at 7:39pm — 1 Comment

GNMI Provides Digital Media Training for Hyderabad Journalists

A major increase in number of people have access to mobile phones, internet and social media in Pakistan, media has made shift towards digital.

To introduce digital media techniques …

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Added by Sobia Anjum on January 23, 2020 at 2:30am — No Comments

Lower Import Duties Rattle Pakistan's Mobile Handset Makers

Pakistan Federal Board of Revenue has recently announced that “Sales Tax and Income Tax at import stage has been drastically reduced in case of smartphones of Rs15,000 or below". This action was apparently taken after Digital Pakistan Initiative led by…

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Added by Riaz Haq on January 22, 2020 at 11:00pm — 65 Comments

PM Khan meets Azerbaijan president, Singapore PM on sidelines of Davos summit



Prime Minister Imran Khan met with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday, discussed all aspects of bilateral relations based on mutual trust and brotherhood.

The commitment to continue supporting one another in national affairs was…

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Added by Sobia Anjum on January 22, 2020 at 3:13am — No Comments

First polio case of 2020 reported in Tando Allahyar



The first polio case of Sindh in 2020 has on Wednesday been reported in Tando Allahyar.

According to details, the experts have verified that seven-month-old Komal Ayaz is diagnosed with poliomyelitis.Polio cases from other provinces were also reported after the new year began.

It…

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Added by Sobia Anjum on January 22, 2020 at 3:06am — No Comments

Sindh govt to lift 10-year ban on college lecturers recruitment, to appoint 1500 teachers

Sindh government on Monday has decided to lift the 10-year ban on the recruitment of colleges lecturers across the province. 

Ending the shortage of teachers, Sindh Education Department has decided to recruit 1500 lecturers of various subjects in colleges.  

According to the College Education Department, the ban on…

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Added by Sobia Anjum on January 20, 2020 at 5:01am — No Comments

Pakistan's Middle Class Consumer Population Among World's Fastest Growing

Although the rate of growth has slowed since 2018, Pakistan's middle class consumer population still remains among the fastest growing in the world. In a report titled "Emerging Markets Transforming As Velocity Markets", Ogilvy and Mather, a global market communications firm, has put Pakistan among what it calls "Velocity 12" group of economies that include Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Mexico,…

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Added by Riaz Haq on January 14, 2020 at 8:00pm — 8 Comments

Are Pakistani Leaders Slaves of Arab Royals?

Are Pakistani leaders slaves of Arab Royals? Or simply doing what is in Pakistan's best interest?

Prime Minister Imran Khan Driving Prince Mohammad Bin Salman in…
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Added by Riaz Haq on January 12, 2020 at 9:59pm — 1 Comment

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    Humbled Modi Reaches Out to China After Trump Turns Hostile

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears to be shedding his Hindutva arrogance. He is reaching out to China after President Donald Trump and several top US administration officials have openly and repeatedly targeted India for harsh criticism over the purchase of Russian oil. Top American officials have accused India, particularly the billionaire friends of Mr. Modi, of “profiteering” from the Russian…

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    Miller vs Schiller: The Battle of the Lobbyists for India and Pakistan

    The Indian government has hired Jason Miller, a former Trump aide, to lobby for India in Washington, DC for a monthly sum of $150,000 per month. Pakistan has retained Keith Schiller, also a former Trump aide, for a monthly compensation of $50,000 to help Pakistan get favorable treatment by the Trump Administration. It shows that India is outspending Pakistan by 3 to 1 on lobbying in Washington, but it does not appear to be paying off for New Delhi. …

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