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Samsung Plans Cellphone Assembly in Pakistan

South Korean tech giant Samsung has been in talks with three investors for setting up…

NTDC Starts work on Transmission line for Suki Kinari Project

July 8, 2021

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NTDC Starts work on Transmission line for Suki Kinari Project

The National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has started construction of 75-kilometer-long 500 kV double…

National Assembly Approves Rs8.487tr Budget for next Fiscal year with Majority Vote

June 29, 2021

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National Assembly Approves Rs8.487tr Budget for next Fiscal year with Majority Vote

The lower house of parliament on Tuesday passed the budget for the fiscal year 2021-22…

PIA to Induct new Aircraft Into its Fleet

June 9, 2021

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PIA to Induct new Aircraft Into its Fleet

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to replace ageing aircraft with new ones in a…

Pfizer, AstraZeneca vaccine one dose cuts household spread 50%: study

April 28, 2021

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Pfizer, AstraZeneca vaccine one dose cuts household spread 50%: study

One dose of the Pfizer or AstraZeneca vaccines reduces the chances of someone infected with…

April 1, 2021

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Rupee Becomes World’s best Currency

Gains significant ground against dollar in wake of excessive inflow of foreign currency Pakistani rupee…

March 31, 2021

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OGRA Recommends Slashing Fuel Prices

After several months of surging prices, the consumers may see some relief due to possible…

Rising Inflation costs Hafeez Shaikh his Job

March 30, 2021

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Rising Inflation costs Hafeez Shaikh his Job

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday unceremoniously removed Finance Minister Hafeez Shaikh due to differences…

IMF Approves Next Loan Tranche for Pakistan

March 25, 2021

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IMF Approves Next Loan Tranche for Pakistan

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday approved four pending reviews of Pakistan’s economy and…

FATF gives 4th Extension to Pakistan to fully Implement ‘action plan’

February 26, 2021

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FATF gives 4th Extension to Pakistan to fully Implement ‘action plan’

There are still some serious deficiencies that the country needs to address, says FATF President…

KIA has Sold more cars than Honda in two Months

February 26, 2021

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KIA has Sold more cars than Honda in two Months

Kia has reportedly sold more cars than Honda in consecutive months: December 2020 and January…

February 22, 2021

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FATF Meets to Decide on Pakistan’s Case

The Financial Action Task Force will hold a three-day virtual meeting on Monday to decide…

Pakistan Among First Countries to Market Coronavirus Vaccine Shots Privately

February 15, 2021

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Pakistan Among First Countries to Market Coronavirus Vaccine Shots Privately

A Pakistani lab will soon receive Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine for commercial sale, a…

Pakistan hopes to Get off FATF Grey list Despite ‘strong Indian lobby’

February 8, 2021

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Pakistan hopes to Get off FATF Grey list Despite ‘strong Indian lobby’

Despite strong “Indian lobby”, Pakistan hopes that a watchdog for global money-laundering will not make…

Pakistan Inflation at Lowest Level in two Years

February 2, 2021

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Pakistan Inflation at Lowest Level in two Years

Inflation in Pakistan was recorded at 5.7% in January, which is the lowest in two…