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KARACHI: Pakistan is facing an acute shortage of qualified rheumatologists to treat diseases of joints, muscles, bones, ligaments and tendons, experts revealed at Karachi Press Club on TuesdayDuring the presser, the expert panelists revealed that in a country where 15 to 20 percent of the population is suffering from rheumatic diseases, there are
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday said it was regrettable that India has much issued visas to Pakistani journalists for the Katarpur assembly to be held on Thursday.Foreign Office Spokesman Dr Mohamamd tweeted that Pakistan had given visas to 30 Indian journalists to cover the Kartarpur ground breaking ceremony final
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KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples& portiony Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday shot back at Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry telling him to be a human first before being a politician.Fawad Ch in a social media post earlier this week had termed assembly of Bilawal Bhutto with PML-N founder Nawaz Sharif as ‘U-Turn of the
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ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan on Wednesday disqualified Deputy Karachi Mayor Arshad Vohra.The ECP panel headed by Chief Election Commissioner Justice (retd) Sardar Raza Khan gave the ruling on an application filed by Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui.Arshad Vohra, a former MQM leader, had joined
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RAWALPINDI: Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad shall be the Guest of Honor at the Pakistan Day Parade on March 23, military spokesman Major General Asif Ghafoor said on Wednesday.Related story: Mahathir accepts Imraninvitation to visit PakistanThe spokesman tweeted that Defence Minister Azerbaijan, Bahrainarmy
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Pakistan and China plan to upgrade their jointly- produced JF-17 Thunder fighter jet to enhance "informatised warfare" its capability and weapons for an effectively defence.Yang Wei, a Chinese legislator and chief designer of the China-Pakistan co-developed fighter jet was reported to have said that "the development and production of
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LAHORE: Dolphin Force Thursday arrested a teenage student for assassinating the wife of his school's principal in Sundar area approach Multan Road.As per details, the ninth-grader Rizwan reportedly eliminateed his school's principal for informing his parents of his illicit "relationship" with one of his
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A lot has been said, rightly and inrightly, about Mr Arif Naqvi in the global media after a commercial dispute with investors resulted in a dramatic break down of private fairness giant Abraaj Group. The figures involved are staggering: in January 2018, the Abraaj Group was the largest private fairness firm in the world in emerging markets; it had
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ISLAMABAD: German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas called on Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday at the PM office.Welcoming the German Foreign Minister, the Prime Minister said that Pakistan attaches high importance to its relations with Germany, which are characterized by shared democratic values and multifaceted cooperation. PM Khan praised the
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KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has hosted a dinner in honour of Pakistan Super League (PSL) fourth edition teams.Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ehsan Mani, other PCB official, PSL commentators, coaches, Corps Commander Karachi, diplomats and Ministers attended the dinner reception.The reception was hosted at Mohatta Palace,
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LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has announced that in the next fiscal year, all the government contracts shall be awarded via E-tendering to endegree transparency.Usman Buzdar said this on his Twitter post here on Tuesday.He says &In the next fiscal year, all the Govt contracts shall be awarded via E-tendering, ensuring
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ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Asad Umar chaired assembly of the Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet (ECC) here on Tuesday.The Committee approved Rs 2 billion Ramazan Relief Package 2019 so as to supply relief to the low income groups in the Holy Month of Ramazan by providing them essential items at a lower price. The Committee also
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BEIJING: Pakistan has a huge potential to grow in the resumeable energy sector, specificly in the realm of solar and wind energy, said Ling Jianke, Chief Representative of a Chinese SOE, Sinohydro Bureau-7, South Asia.Ling, based in Islamabad, met PakistanConsul General to Chengdu, Muhammad Mudassir Tipu at the Pakistan Mission nowadays
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkmenistan inked the finalized version of the Host Government Consentment on the Turkmenistan Afghanistan Pakistan India (TAPI) Gas Pipeline network in Islamabad on Tuesday.The agreement was signed by the Federal Secretary Petroleum, Mian Asad Hayauddin from the Pakistani side and CEO of TPCL. Amanov. Federal Minister for
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Islamabad: Pakistan Air Force successfully test fired indigenously developed extended range smart weapon from JF-17 multi-role fighter aircraft, nowadays.It is indeed a great milestone as the weapon has been developed, integrated and qualified solely through indigenous efforts of Pakistani scientists and engineers.The successful trial
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LAHORE: Previous prime minister Nawaz Sharif continued to have angina, final night being the latest recurrence, said Maryam Nawaz who called on him at Kot Lakhpat jail on Tuesday.Maryam took to Twitter saying &Just got out of Kotlakhpat jail. Mian Nawaz Sharif continues to have angina, final night being the latest recurrence.&She went
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ISLAMABAD: The Statement of Pakistan is introducing a "Financing Facility for Low Cost Housing for Special Segments" in order to facilitate availbility of long term affordable funding for housing.Addressing a ceremony in associateion with the launch of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) finance policy for low-cost housing here Monday, Imran Khan said
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ISLAMABAD: Secretary General Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), Dr. Hadi Soleimanpour shall visit Islamabad from 12 - 15 March 2019, according to Pakistan Foreign Office on Tuesday.It would be his first visit to Islamabad since he assumed the office as the Secretary General of the Organization in August final year.During his visit, Dr. Hadi
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday paid tribute to the generosity of the people of Pakistan for their response to his appeal for raising funds for construction of dams in the country.Related story: Dams fund: Here is how you can donateThe prime minister used his Twitter account to share the latest figures
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ISLAMABAD: Balloting for the government Hajj Scheme 2019 was held nowadays and shall total by late night Today (Tuesday), according to Geo freshs.The polling started after 4:00 pm and Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Noor-ul-Haq Qadri performed the polling.The results of the polling have been uploaded on the official website
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PESHAWAR: A video showing traffic wardens helping the citizens of Peshawar amidst heavy rainfall on clogged roads has gone viral, garnering ample praises from around.The video depicts a traffic warden, in front of the provincial assembly, pushing a vehicle while trying to simultaneously preserve the flow of the traffic.Amuchher traffic
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KARACHI: Karachi cops violated the order of their chief as they harassed and humiliated a married couple at Seaview beach on Monday by asking them to show 'Nikahnama'(marriage certificate) to prove their credentials as husband and wife.Shocking video that went viral shows that four cops, three of them were plain-clothed
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RAWALPINDI: Two Pakistani civilians including a woman embraced Shahdat while four other sustained injuries in unprovoked Indian firing along the Line of Control (LoC).Inter Services Public Relations, the media wing of the military, said in statement here Monday, &Indian troops resorted to unprovoked fire in Chakothi Sector along Line of
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Pakistan Peopleportiony (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that We are all people first and politicians moment.Reply to Maryam NawazTweet in which she thanked Bilawal for assembly her father Nawaz Sharif in Kot Lakhpat jail and thoughtfulness and kind gesture, PPP chairman says &Prayers for your father&s
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LAHORE: A civil aviation official in Lahore has returned a bag containing gold decorations worth Rs 4 million to its owner, who had forgotten it in the departure lounge of Lahore Airport.According to a statement issued by Civil Aviation Authority, a passenger travelling in Pakistan International Airlines flight PK-757 forgot his hand bag in the
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KARACHI: Overseas Pakistani workers remitted $14350.53 million in the first eight months (July to February) of FY19, showing a growth of 11.82 per cent compared with $12833.64 million getd during the same period in the preceding year.During February 2019, the influx of workerremittances amounted to $1576.51 million, which is 9.56% lower
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File photoQUETTA: Four police officials were wounded after a bfinal approach a police large crowd of peopleile in the city on Monday.As per reports by the police, the explosion went off at the provincial capitalMian Ghuni area approach a police large crowd of peopleile, leaving four injured.It was further revealed that an investigation
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KARACHI: Rana Fawad, owner of Lahore Qalaners which seems to have its stars crossed this season as well, has come forth apologizing to the people of Lahore for finishing off final, this Pakistan Super League (PSL) edition as well.Talking to Geo freshs, the franchise owner who is adored by many expressed his regret and disappointment for the loss
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday launched the low cost finance scheme for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government's flagship project of constructing five million housing units in the country.Addressing the launch ceremony here, the prime minister said besides addressing housing issues at affordable cost, the project would be a force
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ISLAMABAD: Information Ministe Fawad Chaudhry has called Pakistan Peopleportiony (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardariassembly with Nawaz Sharif as ‘U Turn of the Century&Bilawal held assembly with ailing former prime minister Nawaz Sharif at Kot Lakhpat jail and inquired after his health.Fawad Chaudhry took to
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