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Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: One More Step Toward Building Knowledge Economy in Pakistan

Pak-Austria Fachhochschule Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (PAF-IAST) campus is ready to open in Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It represents one more step toward building Pakistan's knowledge economy and growing high-value technology-based exports. Pakistan is collaborating with several countries, including the …

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Added by Riaz Haq on September 9, 2020 at 1:00pm — 2 Comments

Pakistan to Grow Hemp For Manufacturing & Export of Industrial and Medicinal Products

Pakistan government has decided to permit hemp farming for industrial and medicinal use, according to Mr. Fawad Chaudhry, Minister of Science and Technology. Initially, the government will control hemp production, Chaudhry said, but private businesses and farmers will be allowed to enter the market at a later date, according to the French news…

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Added by Riaz Haq on September 6, 2020 at 8:00pm — 12 Comments

Sindh decides to appoint Iftikhar Ali Shalwani as Administrator Karachi

Sindh Government has decided to appoint Iftikhar Ali Shalwani as Administrator Karachi.

According to sources, notification of his appointment will be issued today (Saturday).

Iftikhar Shalawani is currently posted as Sindh Local Government Secretary.

According to CM House sources, the provincial government has…

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Added by Sobia Anjum on September 5, 2020 at 1:55am — No Comments

Today, PM will announce to return Karachi its beauty

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Policital Affairs Shahbaz Gill on Saturday has said today is a big day for Karachi when a new era will start.

The Special aide to PM took to Twitter and wrote that PM Imran Khan will announce the return of Karachi to its beauty, lights and grace.

"Today is a big day for Karachi – the…

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Added by Sobia Anjum on September 5, 2020 at 1:45am — No Comments

Defense of Pakistan Day: Has Pakistan Lost All Wars to India?

As the South Asian nation of 220 million celebrates Defense of Pakistan Day, it is a good time to ask: Has Pakistan lost all wars to India? Indian defense analyst Pravin Sawhney says NO! In fact, Sawhney argues that Pakistan has never lost to India. Not in 1965, nor in 1971 nor Kargil!! Who is Pravin Sawhney? What makes him an authority on such matters?…



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Added by Riaz Haq on September 4, 2020 at 9:30pm — 15 Comments

Karachi: Large scale anti-encroachment operation starts along nullahs

Large scale anti-encroachment operation on Wednesday launched along drainage nullahs to demolish illegal structures built on government properties in Karachi.

According to sources, on the first day, illegal constructions including shops and shades built near nullahs in Central District will be demolished. 

According to deputy…

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Added by Sobia Anjum on September 2, 2020 at 12:00am — No Comments

COVID-19 death toll in Pakistan jumps to 6,318 after 18 fatalities reported

The number of coronavirus cases in the country has mounted to 296,590 on Wenesday after more infections were recorded in different parts of the country.

According to the national database, 441 persons tested positive for the deadly virus in 24 hours.

As per sources, cases in Sindh climbed to 129,615 the highest number so far in the country,…

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Added by Sobia Anjum on September 1, 2020 at 11:49pm — No Comments

موسميات کاتي ملڪ جي مختلف علائقن ۾ اڄ به برسات جا امڪان ظاهر ڪري ڇڏيا

ملڪ جي مختلف علائقن ۾ اڄ به کنوڻ سان گڏ برسات جو امڪان آهي. موسميات کاتي موجب ملڪ جي مختلف حصن ۾ اڄ به کنوڻ سان گڏ برسات پئجي سگهي ٿي.

گلگت بلتستان ۾ تيز هوائن ۽ کنوڻ سان گڏ برسات جو امڪان آهي. بلوچستان جي مختلف ضلعن ۾ اربع تي موسم گرم ۽ وچولو رهندو. گذريل ڏينهن به ملڪ جي مختلف…

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Added by Sobia Anjum on September 1, 2020 at 11:26pm — No Comments

COVID-19: Infection tally in Russia crosses 1 million mark

Health News

The number of COVID-19 cases in Russia crossed 1 million on Tuesday after 4,729 people have been infected.

Accordign to…

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Added by Sobia Anjum on September 1, 2020 at 10:54pm — No Comments

6.7 magnitude quake hits coast of Northern Chile

World News

Powerful earthquake tremors were felt near the coast of Northern Chile on Tuesday.

According to the GFZ German…

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Added by Sobia Anjum on September 1, 2020 at 10:45pm — No Comments

What is the "Evidence" of "Corruption" Against Retired General Asim Saleem Bajwa?

Pakistani reporter Ahmad …

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Added by Riaz Haq on September 1, 2020 at 5:30pm — 6 Comments

Have Modi's Misguided Policies Turned India Into A Beggar Nation?

India is set to receive nearly $500 million in emergency aid from Japan to cope with rising covid19 cases and worsening economy, according to Hindustan Times. This is the largest amount of financial assistance announced by any country so far to support India’s response to the Covid-19 crisis, which has had widespread impacts on the…

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Added by Riaz Haq on August 31, 2020 at 6:30pm — 14 Comments

Is Wudu the Secret of Pakistan's Success Against COVID19?

 الطُّهُورُ شَطْرُ الإِيمَانِ” – “Cleanliness is half the faith [Sahih Muslim Hadith] 

 India is setting new global records in daily COVID19 cases while neighboring Pakistan has seen an…

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Added by Riaz Haq on August 30, 2020 at 1:00pm — 17 Comments

Is CPEC Authority Chairman Asim Bajwa Guilty as Alleged?

Pakistani reporter …

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Added by Riaz Haq on August 28, 2020 at 10:30pm — 10 Comments

Pakistan Gig Economy: Women Freelancers Earning 10% More Than Men

A global survey conducted by Payoneer, a global payments platform company based in Silicon Valley, shows that Pakistani women freelancers are earning $22 an hour, 10% more than the $20 an hour earned by men. While Pakistani male freelancers earnings are at par with global average, Pakistani female earnings are higher than the global average for freelancers. Digital gig economy is not only…

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Added by Riaz Haq on August 23, 2020 at 9:00am — 13 Comments

ڈاکٹر ماہا علی نے 2018 میں بھی جنید کی وجہ سے خودکشی کی کوشش کی تھی: پولیس

Sindh News

ڈاکٹر ماہا علی نے نومبر 2018 میں اپنی سابقہ رہائشی عمارت کی چھت سے کود کر خودکشی کرنے کی کوشش کی تھی مگر کودنے کیلئے صحیح جگہ نہ ہونے کی وجہ سے ناکام رہی اور اس اقدام کی وجہ بھی دوست جنید خان کا…

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Added by Sobia Anjum on August 22, 2020 at 11:40pm — No Comments

ڈاکٹر ماہا علی کی موت کو پولیس نے تحقیقات کی بناء پر خودکشی قرار دے دیا

Sindh News

ڈیفنس میں ڈاکٹر ماہا علی کی موت کو پولیس نے اپنی تحقیقات کی بناء پر خودکشی قرار دے دیا۔

سینیئر…

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Added by Sobia Anjum on August 22, 2020 at 11:24pm — No Comments

لاہور میں پولیس مقابلہ، 2 ڈاکو ہلاک، 2 فرار

Punjab News

لاہور میں پولیس مقابلہ، 2 ڈاکو ہلاک،  2 فرار ہونے میں کامیاب ہوگئے۔

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Added by Sobia Anjum on August 22, 2020 at 10:43pm — No Comments

Is Fareed Zakaria Souring on India?

CNN GPS host Fareed Zakaria is known to be among the loudest cheerleaders for India and a sharp critic of Pakistan. While he still refuses to say anything that could even remotely be considered positive about Pakistan, it seems that he is souring on his native India.…

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Added by Riaz Haq on August 22, 2020 at 9:00am — 27 Comments

More monsoon rains in Sindh forecast

More monsoon rains are expected in parts of Sindh today (Saturday) as weather forcasters predicted showers in the province from Friday to…
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Added by Sobia Anjum on August 22, 2020 at 12:47am — No Comments

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    Trump's Tariffs on India: Can China or Russia Make Up For Lost Exports to US?

    The United States is the biggest export market for India. Among its top 5 trading partners, the US is also the only country with which India runs a trade surplus. This surplus is now at risk with the 50% tariff recently imposed by President Donald Trump on imports from India. Can Prime Minister Narendra make up for it by cozying up to China and Russia? Recent trade data shows he…

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    Posted by Riaz Haq on September 8, 2025 at 7:00pm

    US-India Ties: Does Trump Have a Grand Strategy?

    Since the dawn of the 21st century, the US strategy has been to woo India and to build it up as a counterweight to rising China in the Indo-Pacific region. Most beltway analysts agree with this policy. However, the current Trump administration has taken significant actions, such as the imposition of 50% tariffs on India's exports to the US, that appear to defy this conventional wisdom widely shared in the West. Does President Trump have a grand strategy guiding these actions?  George…

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    Posted by Riaz Haq on August 31, 2025 at 6:30pm — 11 Comments

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