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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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Added by Sobia Anjum on October 25, 2020 at 10:55pm — No Comments
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…
ContinueAdded by Riaz Haq on October 24, 2020 at 10:00am — 7 Comments
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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Pedestrian dies as rashly driven trailer hits in Lahore
One person was dead when a rashly driven trailer ran over him in Lahore on late Monday night.
According to details, the incident occurred in Shafiqabad area near Bund Road in Lahore…
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Pedestrian dies as rashly driven trailer hits in Lahore
One person was dead when a rashly driven trailer ran over him in Lahore on late Monday night.
According to details, the incident occurred in Shafiqabad area near…
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Pakistani Student Enrollment in US Universities Hits All Time High
Pakistani student enrollment in America's institutions of higher learning rose 16% last year, outpacing the record 12% growth in the number of international students hosted by the country. This puts Pakistan among eight sources in the top 20 countries with the largest increases in US enrollment. India saw the biggest increase at 35%, followed by Ghana 32%, Bangladesh and…
ContinuePosted by Riaz Haq on April 1, 2024 at 5:00pm
Agriculture, Caste, Religion and Happiness in South Asia
Pakistan's agriculture sector GDP grew at a rate of 5.2% in the October-December 2023 quarter, according to the government figures. This is a rare bright spot in the overall national economy that showed just 1% growth during the quarter. Strong performance of the farm sector gives the much needed boost for about …
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