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Four Pakistanis infected with coronavirus in China recovered: official
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza has confirmed that four Pakistani students who were diagnosed with coronavirus disease in China were fully recovered now.
After recovery from the disease, they had been…
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U.S. sale of integrated weapon system to India may disturb regional peace: FO
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday expressed concern over the approval of the United States for sale of integrated air defence weapon system to India, saying the step would disturb the peace of already volatile region.
“The decision of U.S…
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Turkey’s Erdogan set to arrive in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: On the invitation of Prime Minister Imran Khan, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be visiting Pakistan from 13-14 February 2020.
President Erdogan will be accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising cabinet…
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Countering extremism and terrorism is crucial, says Ijaz Shah
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior Brig (retd) Ijaz Ahmad Shah visited National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) on 12th February, 2020.
He was welcomed by National Coordinator NACTA, Mehr Khaliq Dad Lak.
“The honorable Minister…
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Hafiz Saeed gets five-year jail term in terror financing cases
Jamatud Dawa leader Hafiz Saeed has been convicted in two terror-financing cases on Wednesday.
The verdict was announced by ATC judge Arshad Hussain Bhatta. Saeed was also present in the courtroom while the judge read out the sentence.…
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UN chief to visit Pakistan from Feb 16-19
United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG), Mr. Antonio Guterres, will be visiting Pakistan from 16-19 February 2020.
The Secretary-General will participate in the “International Conference on 40 Years of Hosting Afghan Refugees in Pakistan:…
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PPC holds ‘PurAzm Pakistan Awards’ to showcase nation’s resilience against…
Pakistan Peace Collective (PPC) – a research and communication project of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MoIB) – organized the ‘PurAzm Pakistan Awards’ at Jinnah Convention Center Islamabad to showcase the resilience of…
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FBR Chairman Shabbar Zaidi refutes resignation rumours
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Shabbar Zaidi said on Tuesday that he had not resigned but had stopped working owing to ill health.
Rumours and speculation had been rife that the FBR chairman had resigned from his…
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Top Thai firm keen to invest in Pakistan’s power sector
ISLAMABAD: A delegation from top Thai investment firm called on Privatization Chairman Mohammedmian Soomro in Islamabad on Monday.
The Ministry of Privatization has prequalified 12 companies for the Privatization of two RLNG based power…
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Pakistan summons Indian envoy over ceasefire violations
ISLAMABAD: Indian Charge d’Affaires Gaurav Ahluwalia was summoned by Director General (South Asia & SAARC) Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri on Monday to register Pakistan’s strong protest at the ceasefire violations by Indian occupation forces…
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Indian soldier killed in retaliatory fire after ceasefire violations: ISPR
ISLAMABAD: One Indian soldier was killed and three others injured as Pakistan Army "effectively responded to unprovoked Indian ceasefire violations on Monday.
According to a statement by the ISPR, Indian forces fired mortar shells in the…
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Pakistan to hold international conference on Afghan refugees
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is convening an International Conference to mark “40 years of Afghan Refugees Presence in Pakistan: A New Partnership for Solidarity”, on 17-18 February 2020, says a press release received from the Ministry of foreign…
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Yasir, Naseem guide Pakistan to innings win against Bangladesh
Pakistani pacers cleaned up the Bangladesh lower order just in an hour to complete a comprehensive win in the first Test in Rawalpindi.
Bangladesh, who had conceded a 212-run first-innings lead and had gone into stumps on the third day at…
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PM Khan promises steps to control soaring food prices
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday announced that the government would come up with various measures to reduce the prices of basic food items in the upcoming federal cabinet meeting scheduled on Tuesday.
“I understand the…
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Faisal Afridi, Richard Illingworth named as on-field umpires for PSL 2020 opener
Lahore, 9 February 2020: England’s Richard Illingworth will team up with Faisal Khan Afridi as an on-field umpire for the HBL Pakistan Super League 2020 opening match between defending champions Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United at the…
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