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Prop 22: California Voters Save the Gig Economy
While the world is focusing on the US presidential race between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joseph Biden, the app-based service companies have made big news in the Silicon Valley tech world: The gig economy has been saved by California voters who passed Proposition 22 with 60% majority. The entire gig economy was facing the threat of extinction from California Assembly Bill 5 that required all gig workers to be classified as employees with full benefits rather than…
ContinueAdded by Riaz Haq on November 6, 2020 at 8:00pm — 3 Comments
Soaring Exports of Pakistan's Information Technology and Pharma Industries Amid COVID Pandemic
Pakistan’s IT exports increased by 44% during the first quarter (July, August and September) of the fiscal year 2020-21, according to a tweet by Razzak Dawood, Special Assistant to Prime Minister Imran Khan. Pharmaceutical exports saw 22.6% increase in the same period over last year. Pakistan's information technology and …
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Pakistan's Exports Surging At The Fastest Rate in South Asia
With several major brands moving production to Pakistan amid the COVID19 pandemic, the country's exports have grown at a faster pace than those of Bangladesh and India, according to Bloomberg News. Pakistan's total textile shipments rose 7% in September, compared with India’s 6% and Bangladesh’s 3.5%. …
Added by Riaz Haq on October 31, 2020 at 4:30pm — 11 Comments
ملک بھر میں کورونا سے مزید 11 اموات
پاکستان میں کوروناوائرس کے نئے 807 کیسز رپورٹ ہوئے جس کے بعد متاثرہ افراد کی مجموعی تعداد 3 لاکھ 32 ہزار 993 ہو گئی ہے۔ …
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ملک میں سردی کی لہر میں اضافہ، درجہ حرارت منفی 6 تک گر گیا
پاکستان کے اکثر علاقوں میں سردی بڑھ گئی اور شمالی علاقوں میں کہیں کہیں برفباری کے بعد بھی سردی کی شدت میں اضافہ ہوگیا ہے۔ …
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CNG stations across Sindh closed for 24 hours
The Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations across Sindh will remain closed for 24 hours from 8 am today (Wednesday).
According to the spokesperson of Sui…
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Preparations to celebrate Eid Milad un Nabi in full swing in Hyderabad
Preparations to celebrate Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) on Friday (October 30) are in full swing in Hyderabad, like other parts of Sindh.
According to details, preparations for Eid Milad un Nabi of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) are in full swing in Hyderabad, adjoining areas.
The city is beautifully being decorated and all the…
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ECC to meet today to discuss five-point agenda
The meeting of Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) will be held today (Wednesday) to discuss a five-point agenda.
According to sources,…
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Karachi: Valuables reduce to ashes as fire hits two factories, warehouse
Fire in two factories and one godown in different areas of Karachi on late Monday night.
The blaze in various places reduced cloth, shoes and other…
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Metro train service, the Orange Line starts operation for public
The Orange Line Metro train service started its operation for public today (Monday) in Lahore.
According to details, the citizens have started…
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پولیس مقابلہ میں کالعدم ٹی ٹی پی کے 2 مبینہ دہشتگرد ہلاک
سکھر میں کاؤنٹر ٹیرر ازم ڈپارٹمنٹ (سی ٹی ڈی) اور مبینہ دہشتگردوں کے درمیان مقابلے میں کالعدم تحریک طالبان پاکستان (ٹی ٹی پی) کے 2 دہشتگرد ہلاک ہو گئے۔
سی ٹی ڈی…
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Convicted Money Launderer Altaf Khanani Had Close Ties to Top Pakistani Politicians
Convicted money launderer Altaf Khanani and his patrons among Pakistani politicians appear to have brought FATF's attention to Pakistan when the country was first put on its grey list back in 2012. A new national financial crimes bill was introduced by the ruling Pakistan People's Party which was so full of holes that a senior FIA official complained publicly it was "drafted by a money-launderer". Khanani is believed to have moved over $12 billion a year of dirty money through Pakistani…
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OLMT service to commence from October 26
The Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT) service will start from October 26.
According to sources, a China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)'s project named…
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PM Imran to arrive in Mianwali for day-long visit today
Prime Minister Imran Khan will arrive in Mianwali on a day-long visit today (Saturday).
According to sources, Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit Mianwali along…
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Pakistan's Per Capita Milk Consumption Reaches 231 Liters
Per capita milk consumption in Pakistan reached 231 liters (231 Kg) in 2019, according to a new research report entitled ‘Asia – Whole Fresh Milk – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights’. It has almost doubled from 119 liters per person in 2011. Milk production in Pakistan is the second…
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لاڑکانہ پولیس مقابلے میں 6 ڈاکو مارے گئے
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Sindh sets up inquiry committee to probe arrest of Safdar, IG Sindh case
Sindh government has established a five-member committee to investigate the issues of Capt (retd) Safdar arrest and IG Sindh case.
According to…
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Rana Sana, Capt Safdar interim bail extended till Oct 23
Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday has extended interim bail of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Rana Sanaullah and capt (retd) Safdar till October 23 in a case…
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AC sends Shehbaz Sharif to jail on judicial remand
An accountability court in Lahore on Tuesday has sent Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif to the Kot Lakhpat…
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PIA Privatization: Can it Bring Back Pakistan National Airline's Glory Days?
After decades of failed attempts, the Government of Pakistan has finally privatized the Pakistan International Airline (PIA) under intense pressure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Nonetheless, it is a deal that will give the national airline not only a chance to survive but to thrive in the long run. As part of structuring the sale for Rs. 135 billion, the government has assumed Rs. 654…
ContinuePosted by Riaz Haq on December 25, 2025 at 10:30am — 4 Comments
Pakistan Pharma Begins Domestic Production of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs
Several Pakistani pharmaceutical companies have started domestic production of generic versions of GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) drugs Ozempic/Wegovy (Semaglutide) and Mounjaro/Zeptide (Tirzepatide). Priced significantly lower than the branded imports, these domestically manufactured generic drugs will increase Pakistanis' access and affordability to address the obesity crisis in the country, resulting in lower disease burdens and improved life quality and longer life expectancy. Obesity…
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