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Queen Maxima appreciates Pakistani efforts for women empowerment

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Queen of Netherland Maxima appreciates the efforts of Pakistan for illiterate sections, especially in relation to women’s financing, and she praised the efforts, the Queen expressed her views in a meeting with President Arif Alawi. President Arif Alvi meets with Queen Maxima, Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the Queen of … Read more

5G may threaten weather forecast: scientist predicts

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Global 5G wireless deal could degrade crucial satellite measurements of water vapour which threatens weather forecast system. An article published in nature.com stated the international agency that regulates global telecommunications agreed to new radio-frequency standards on 21 November. Meteorologists say the long-awaited decision threatens the future of weather forecasting worldwide by allowing transmissions from mobile-phone … Read more

Federal government to uplift SMEs for economic growth

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Federal government is preparing a policy to uplift the small and medium enterprises for increase in export and economic growth. According to the details, Minister for Economic Affairs Hammad Azhar was addressing Pakistan Innovative Finance Forum organized by Asian Development Bank in Islamabad on Tuesday. During his address he said the government is preparing a … Read more

Prime Minister meets Saudi prince Sultan bin Salman

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Prime Minister Imran Khan meets Saudi prince Sultan bin Salman in which the prime minister called for collective measures related to Islamophobia. According to the statement issued by press information department, the Prime Minister appreciated the Saudi ruler and prince and acknowledged Saudi royal family for their economic support while participating in welfare activities. PM … Read more

Farogh Naseem resigns from Ministry of Law and Justice

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Federal Minister for Law and Justice Farogh Naseem has resigned from his Ministry. According to details, Federal Law Minister Faroogh Naseem has sent his resignation to the Prime Minister on Tuesday, November 26. Farooq Naseem said, he resigns because of personal reasons. He will advocate Pervez Musharraf’s case now and as law minister he could … Read more

Federal cabinet approves extension of COAS Bajwa

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Federal cabinet of Pakistan approves extension in the tenure of General Qamar Javed Bajwa here on Tuesday, November 26. According to the details, prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan headed a single agenda based cabinet meeting in Islamabad, in which members approved new summary for extension of the COAS. During the meeting, members of federal … Read more

Troops martyred three youth in Indian occupied Kashmir

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Indian troops martyred three citizens of Pulwama district in Indian occupied Kashmir in their fresh act of state terrorism. According to the details, the Indian troops martyred the youth during a cordon and search operation in Drabgam area of Pulwama district. Kashmir media service sources said, “Several people were injured when Indian troops used brute … Read more

Sindh Cabinet decides to allot plots for solar and wind power Project.

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Sindh Cabinet makes a big announcement regarding Solar and Wind Power on today. The cabinet decides to allot the plots for solar and wind power Project. Piece of land to be allotted in Thatta, Jamshoro and Dadu. These plots will be allotted to 10 different companies, this land will be allotted on 30 years lease. … Read more

It is a time to work closely to increase bilateral trade volume, Ambassador of Kazakhstan

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Pakistan and Kazakhstan both have agriculture and industry based economies therefore they should enhance cooperation in these areas. Both the countries are looking for foreign direct investments and cooperation between the two sides would help yield the desired results. These views were expressed by the Ambassador of Kazakhstan Akan Rakhmatullin while speaking at the Lahore … Read more

Asim Saleem Bajwa to chair CPEC authority for 4 years: notification issued

Lieutenant General (r) Asim Saleem Bajwa appointed as chairman CPEC authority for 4 years, notification issued. According to the details, establishment division of federal government has issued a notification today on November 26, that reads Lieutenant General (r) Asim Saleem Bajwa appointed as chairman CPEC Authority. Earlier, the federal Government decided to make Let. Asim … Read more

Dry and Cold weather expected in 24 hours

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Mainly dry weather is expected in most parts of the country, while cold in northern parts during the next 24 hours. However, rain-thunderstorm (light snowfall over mountains) is expected at isolated places in districts of Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan, and Kashmir. A shallow Fog likely to prevail in few plain areas of Punjab and … Read more

UK all set to freeze as cold winds to fully hit with heavy showers

The United Kingdom (UK) is set to freeze as bitter polar winds from the Arctic make their way down through Britain in time for December. The polar winds will sweep away days of rain and bring with them a chillier start to December – around 10C (50F) colder than temperatures recorded at the beginning of … Read more

Dutch Queen praises financial inclusion expansion in Pakistan

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UN Secretary General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development Queen Maxima has stressed that financial inclusion is pivotal for the development and economy of Pakistan. Addressing Pakistan Innovative Finance Forum in Islamabad on Tuesday, she said the financial inclusion will also create more opportunities for the people of Pakistan. She pointed out that according … Read more

Pak desires promotion of economic relations among Muslim countries, SAPM

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Special Assistant on Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan says Muslim states need to adopt a united stance and prepare a comprehensive strategy to deal with challenges facing the Muslim Ummah, such as Islamophobia. She said on Tuesday in a series of tweets that legislation at a global level needs to be made for … Read more

PM meets Saudi Delegation

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Prime Minister Imran Khan has highlighted the importance of an effective counter-narrative and concerted efforts to combat Islamophobia. He was talking to Saudi Prince Sultan Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud who called on him in Islamabad on Tuesday. According to the details, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Minister for Food Security Makhdoom Khusru Bakhtiar, Foreign … Read more

Melania Trump welcomes the White House Christmas Tree

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The 16-foot-tall Christmas tree has been delivered at the White House, the official residence of the U.S. President Donald Trump. According to the details, at first Melania Trump welcomed the Christmas tree in the White House. According to the British news agency, the traditional ceremony of delivering the Christmas tree was held in the presidential … Read more

Zardari, Faryal’s Judicial remand extended till December 17

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An accountability court in Islamabad on Tuesday extended the judicial remand of former president Asif Ali Zardari and his sister and Sindh lawmaker Faryal Talpur till December 17th. According to the details, Accountability court Judge Muhammad Azam Khan presided the hearing of the fake bank accounts case. Zardari could not be produced before the court … Read more

Pink Taco founder, Harry Morton’s death remains a mystery

Harry Mortan’s death remains a mystery

Wealthy restaurateur Harry Morton, who was found dead Saturday afternoon at the age of just 38, may have died because of surgery complications, according to a new report. The founder of the Pink Taco restaurant chain had surgery to repair a deviated septum a few weeks before his death, report said. The news outlet said … Read more

PIA flight makes emergency landing

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Toronto bound flight of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) from Lahore made an emergency landing at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport on Tuesday. PIA’s Boeing 777 aircraft, PK-789, with around 300 passengers on board met a ‘technical fault’ while flying over the Karachi airspace which led the pilot to seek permission from aviation authorities for an emergency … Read more

Every day is a black day for people of Jammu and Kashmir, Masood Khan

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President Azad Jammu Kashmir Sardar Masood Khan thanked the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for its consistent and steadfast support to the people of Jammu and Kashmir since 1990. He also thanked the leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for their strong solidarity with the people of Pakistan and Kashmir in difficult times, said … Read more

Jofra Archer subjected to racial abuse during England-NZ test

Jofra Archer subjected to racial abuse during England-NZ test

Cricketer Jofra Archer says he was subjected to racial abuse during England’s final day defeat to New Zealand in Mount Maunganui. The fast-bowler took to Twitter after the match, writing: “A bit disturbing hearing racial insults today whilst battling to help save my team, the crowd was been amazing this week except for that one … Read more

US Man popular for having BIG Banana

US man story became popular on social media after he was spotted in Michigan driving his 15-foot banana car down a road in Ottawa Lake. Bill Strouse, a trooper, was monitoring traffic in his usual spot along U.S. 223 when he saw a flash out of the corner of his eye. Then, his eye focused … Read more

Moroccan rapper put in chains for insulting police

Moroccan rapper put in chains for insulting police

A Moroccan court sentenced rapper Mohamed Mounir, known as Gnawi, to one year in jail for insulting police on social media. A defence lawyer said he believed that his client was prosecuted because of a song he co-wrote about the hardships of young people in Morocco, unemployment and corruption. The song “Aach al Chaab” — … Read more

Have a look at the top web browsers of 2019

top web browsers of 2019

Having the right browser will bring a huge impact to your daily browsing. These browsers are more flexible, have better security, and enhanced performance. The browser that you are currently using might not be the best. There are some of the best browsers provided in 2019 to help you move out of your comfort zone … Read more

Google in ‘crisis’

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A new report by Bloomberg has revealed that the tech giant Google has fired four employees citing data security violations as the main reason. Bloomberg reports that Google sent out a company-wide memo today confirming that it had fired four employees for “clear and repeated violations of our data security policies,” saying those workers “were … Read more

China summons US ambassador

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The foreign ministry of China has summoned U.S. Ambassador Terry Branstad to protest against the passing in the U.S. Congress of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, saying it amounted to interference in an internal Chinese matter. Reuters reported that the ministry said in a notice posted on its website Vice Foreign Minister … Read more

Robbers ran off with priceless diamonds from German state museum

Robbers ran off with priceless diamonds from German state museum

Robbers stole three priceless diamond sets from a German state museum in Dresden, police and museum directors said, in what German media have described as the biggest art heist since World War II. The thieves at dawn broke into the Green Vault at Dresden´s Royal Palace — home to around 4,000 precious objects of ivory, … Read more

Pak challenges India’s membership of UNSC

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Pakistan, at the United Nations, has challenged India’s qualifications for permanent or non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council. Speaking at U.N. General Assembly today, Pakistan’s permanent representative to United Nations Munir Akram said New Delhi was in blatant violation of 15-member body’s resolutions aimed at settling the decades-old Kashmir dispute. He said that India … Read more