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Pak to become sixth largest economy in the world by 2075: Goldman Sachs
Islamabad, Dec 7 (IANS) A research paper published by Goldman Sachs projected Pakistan to be the sixth largest economy in the world by 2075 given that “appropriate policies and institutions” are in…
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T20 World Cup 2022: MHA gives visa clearance to Pakistan blind cricket team
New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has given clearance for the issuance of visas to 34 Pakistani players and officials to participate in the ongoing Blind Cricket World Cup 2022…
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Nawaz Sharif will return to Pakistan in Jan
Islamabad: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif will return to the country next month from London where he has been living in self-exile for almost four year, a party leader said.…
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Video: Pakistan seamer Hasan Ali gets into brawl with spectator during local game
Karachi: Pakistan’s out-of-favour seamer Hasan Ali got into an ugly brawl with a spectator after being continuously harassed with nasty comments during a cricket tournament held in Arifwala in the Punjab province…
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Russia offer crude oil supply to Pakistan on discounted rates
Islamabad: In a major positive development, Russia has confirmed and agreed to provide at least 100,000 barrels per day crude oil to Pakistam on discounted rates. Federal Minister of State for Petroleum…
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Pakistan’s Election Commission moves to oust Imran Khan as chairman of PTI party
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Election Commission on Tuesday initiated the process to remove Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan from his post following his disqualification in the Toshakhana case. A notice has been issued to…
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Pakistan’s Haris Rauf ruled out of Test series v England
Rawalpindi: A grade-II strain in right quad has ruled Haris Rauf out of the Test series against England. The fast bowler underwent an MRI during the first day’s play of the Rawalpindi…
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Major blow to Pakistan’s World Test Championship final hopes after loss to England
Rawalpindi: Pakistan’s 74-run loss to Ben Stokes’ England in the opening Test here on Monday has severely jeopardised the hosts’ chances of securing a World Test Championship (WTC) final berth. Pakistan were…
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Six coal miners killed in gas explosion in Pakistan
Islamabad: At least six coal miners were killed after getting trapped due to a gas explosion inside a coal mine in Harnai district of Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province, officials told media. According…
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Imran seeks power even if it undermines Pakistan’s foundations: Shehbaz Sharif
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday castigated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan for “aiming to seek power even if it means undermining the country’s foundations”, local media reported. The…
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Daesh planning to carry out suicide attack in Pakistan
Quetta: The Balochistan police have issued a threat alert for a suicide attack on security forces in Pakistan’s Quetta, local media reported. In a statement, Quetta’s central police office said it had…
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Pakistan’s head of mission in Kabul survives assassination bid
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Head of Mission to Kabul, Ubaid-ur-Rehman Nizamani has survived an assassination bid, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) confirmed. In a statement, the Ministry said the Embassy’s compound in Kabul…
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Blinken designates Pakistan, China, Saudi as religious freedom violators
New York: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has designated Pakistan, China, Russia and Saudi Arabia as religious freedom violators labelling them as “Countries of Particular Concern” (CPC). On Friday, Blinken announced…
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UK MP Sajid Javid to stand down at next general election
London: Sajid Javid, the Pakistani-origin Conservative Party member of Parliament and former leadership contender, on Friday announced that he would not be contesting the next general election in the United Kingdom, expected…
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Saudi Arabia extends USD 3 billion deposit term to cash-strapped Pakistan
Islamabad: Pakistan’s central bank on Friday said that Saudi Arabia has extended its term for a USD 3 billion deposit to support the cash-strapped country’s fragile economy. Saudi Arabia, a close friend…
