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Pakistan Railways launches first-ever reefer freight train

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Pakistan Railways

KARACHI: As a major breakthrough in the national logistics and cargo infrastructure, Pakistan Railways successfully launches the country’s first-ever reefer freight train, aiming at providing more economical and environment-friendly freight solutions, a statement said. The Marine Group of Companies in collaboration with the Pakistan Railways achieved the milestone by operating Pakistan’s first-ever containerised refrigerated train … Read more

Talha Bin Azhar on mission to bring glory in motorsports for Pakistan

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pakistan

In a cricket-crazy nation like Pakistan, athletes participating in other sports always feel neglected. The same is the case for people who want to follow motorsport professionally. At the local level, there is a definite interest in car racing amongst the youth but the unavailability of racing tracks and circuits make it difficult for them … Read more

Focusing on being the best

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business

Lahore: Though the government has done a lot to improve the overall business environment, there is a need for more measures to restore investors’ confidence, said Ali Zaidi, chief executive officer of the New Unique Pharma. “There is a need to remove the bureaucratic hurdles, providing one-window facility and proper guidance to the new entrants. … Read more

Umaid Asif’s journey from teaching mathematics to becoming astute cricketer

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umais

After teaching mathematics to A Levels students, Umaid Asif used to rush to the cricket academy to train and pursue his dream of becoming a professional cricketer. In 2006, the then 22-year-old had left his ACCA halfway through to focus on improving his game. He was teaching in schools and tuition centres to earn some … Read more

Airblue resumes flights to UAE on January 15

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airblue

KARACHI: Airblue, Pakistan’s second-largest airline, has resumed international flight operations to the United Arab Emirates. Airblue had received relevant permissions from the Pakistan government and as approvals from the UAE government were received, the airline announced its flight schedule. Airblue aims at flying to most of the cities in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. It … Read more

Positivity ratio of coronavirus cases reaches 8.16% in Pakistan: NCOC

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Health expert advises govt to launch ‘door to door vaccination drive’ to curtail Omicron

The positivity ratio of coronavirus cases has reached 8.16 per cent in Pakistan as 4,286 patients tested positive out of 52,522 tests conducted during the last 24 hours, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) said on Saturday. Read more: Omicron Karachi: patient allegedly flees from the quarantine facility Meanwhile, four people died after contracting … Read more

Exibition match between Yorkshire and Qalanders postponed to a later date

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yorkshire

An exhibition match between English franchise Yorkshire Country Cricket Club (YCCC) and Pakistan franchise Lahore Qalanders has been postponed from January 16 to a later date amid the Covid-19 surge globally. “For the safety and wellness of all players, it has been decided that it is appropriate to reschedule the match to a later date, … Read more

SNGPL disconnects thousands of connections for using gas compressors

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SNGPL disconnects thousands of connections for using gas compressors

LAHORE: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) disconnected thousands of gas supply connections from different areas of Lahore for using gas compressors. The concerned authority launched an operation against the use of compressors which cause disruption in overall gas supply, BOL News reported on Friday. The officials said that the disconnected connections would not be … Read more

Parts of Lahore face power outages after first winter rain

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LAHORE: Several areas in Lahore have plunged into darkness due to power outages after the first winter rain in the city which started early Wednesday morning. The areas facing power outages since morning include Gulberg, Cantt, Mughalpura, Sant Nagar (Civil Secretariat), Shad Bagh, Harbanspura, Shahdara Bagh, Johar Town, Garden Town, Chauburji, Thokar Niaz Baig, Raiwind, … Read more

Mammoth surge in HBL PSL brand partnership rights

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HBL

LAHORE: In what was another boost for the HBL Pakistan Super League, Trans Group International on Monday submitted the highest bid, pursuant to a public tender process, for the brand partnership rights for a four-year term, beginning in 2022 and stretching till 2025. The brand partnership rights were divided into two categories: seven category rights … Read more

Pakistan reports over 700 Covid-19 cases amid Omicron threat

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COVID-19 cases continue to drop in Pakistan

As the country braces for the fifth wave of coronavirus and the rise in Omicron cases, Pakistan on Monday reported 708 Covid cases—the highest since October. According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), some 45,643 tests were conducted across the country during the last 24 hours. Out of them, 708 samples returned positive … Read more

Asad Umar says new Covid-19 wave in country on the horizon

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National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) Chief and Federal Planning Minister, Asad Umar, warns that clear evidence of the beginning of another Covid-19 wave is evident in the country. Taking to his Twitter account on Sunday, NCOC chief wrote, “Clear evidence now of a beginning of another covid wave which has been expected for last … Read more

Pakistani American technology executives visit NIC Lums

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Pakistani American

KARACHI: A delegation of the Pakistani American and Open Seattle Tech has visited the National Incubation Centre Lahore (NICL) at the Lahore University of Management Sciences, a statement said on Friday. The visit comes as a bid to build stronger connections between tech diaspora in the US, and tech talent in Pakistan and to understand … Read more

More industrial units moving away from grid power

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solar power

KARACHI: The rapid growth of solar and wind power offering exponential cost reduction has compelled the industries and businesses to modify their energy consumption mix, as more and more industrial units are opting for distributed power generation to ensure reliability and cost savings. Bulleh Shah Packaging has awarded the 1.82MW grid-tie solar power project to … Read more

Punjab CM Usman Buzdar approves eco-friendly buses for various cities

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LAHORE: To mitigate smog, Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Usman Buzdar has given formal approval to run eco-friendly buses in various cities of the province. In this regard, Buzdar convened a high-level meeting at the CM office on Wednesday. The meeting was attended by Punjab Transport Minister Jehanzeb Khichi, planning and development (P&D) chairman, secretaries of … Read more

Frankly, Fahad Hussayn

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Fahad Hussayn

Fashion in Pakistan has its own narrative to tell and each designer has their individual career journey to narrate through which their success is charted within the industry. Fahad Hussayn is one name in that list who has seen it all and has a brilliant story to tell amidst many grand highs and some lows. … Read more

Ali Zafar’s wows fans during concert in Lahore

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Rockstar Ali Zafar is back again as he pulled off a smashing concert in Lahore recently, and nailed it through his power-packed performances. Read more: Bollywood actresses Mrunal, Mouni Roy share a fan moment with Ali Zafar The singer took to his Twitter and penned down, “Oh My…. What an insane… ev…”. Oh my …. … Read more

Time to end the govt has come: Shahbaz Sharif

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Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) President and Opposition Leader in the National Assembly (NA) Shahbaz Sharif said that the time to end Imran Khan’s government has come. While addressing a ceremony commemorating Khawaja Muhammad Rafiq in Lahore on Thursday, he claimed that the incumbent government is a product of rigging which knows nothing except … Read more

PM Imran Khan inaugurates ‘Technopolis’ in Lahore

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday inaugurated Technopolis, a Special Technology Zone in Lahore spread over 700 acres, and called it “a step to boost the country’s exports in the technology sector.” The special technology zone had been established under Lahore Knowledge Park Company that had attracted a huge investment to increase the country’s … Read more

Shaheen turns down Afridi’s advice on assuming captaincy

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Shaheen

Pakistan veteran cricketer Shahid Afridi has said he asked the left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi that he should not assume the role of a captain for a few years. however, the fast-bowler did not pay heed to Afridi’s advice. While speaking on a private TV channel, Afridi said: “I had advised Shaheen to wait for … Read more

Govt giving due importance to local investors: BoI chief

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BoI chief

LAHORE: Board of Investment chairman Muhammad Azfar Ahsan has said that the government is giving due importance to local investors. Speaking at a meeting at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Monday, he said the satisfaction of local investors is key to attracting foreign investment. LCCI president Mian Nauman Kabir, senior vice president Mian Rehman … Read more

Bridal Couture Week 2021

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Fahad Hussayn — Digital Janjaalpura The hues and tints of the colour palette reflected a mix of contemporary concepts with an age-old Pakistani bridal trousseau, classic and sophisticated!   Hiba Asim — Mitti Dae Rung The designer gave us a plethora of shaadi silhouettes ranging from a head-turning red sherwani and kulha pairing to your … Read more

Javed Miandad and Aqib Javed slammed Ramiz Raja for drop-in pitches idea

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Karachi and Lahore drop-in pitch

KARACHI: Pakistan’s ex-captain Javed Miandad and Pakistan’s former Test pacer Aqib Javed slammed Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja for his drop-in pitches idea to improve national cricket team performance. Ramiz Raja announced on the occasion of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) seventh edition 2022 draft that Karachi and Lahore will get a … Read more

PDWP approves uplift schemes worth Rs947.457 million

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PDWP

LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) has approved execution of two development schemes of health and tourism sectors with an estimated cost of Rs947.457 million. These schemes were approved in the PDWP meeting presided over by Planning and Development Board chairman Abdullah Khan Sumbal. The approved development scheme included purchase of linear accelerator … Read more

Govt urged to continue getting corporate guarantee in provisional assessment dispute cases

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LCCI

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the government to continue the practice of getting corporate guarantee in provisional assessment dispute cases. In letters to the prime minister, adviser to PM on finance and its secretary, LCCI president Mian Nauman Kabir, senior vice president Mian Rehman Aziz Chan and vice president … Read more

Lahore smog: LHC asks Punjab govt to consider closing schools from Dec 20

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LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC), on Thursday, expressed concern over smog in Lahore and directed the Punjab government to consider closing schools from December 20. Read more: NCOC shifts winter vacations to January in educational institutions: sources Justice Shahid Karim was hearing petitions of advocate Shiraz Zaka and others against the Punjab government’s alleged inaction … Read more

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