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Indonesia envoy calls on Jamal Shah

Indonesian Ambassador to Pakistan Adam Tugio called on Caretaker Minister for National Heritage and Cultural Division Jamal Shah in Islamabad today.During the meeting, they discussed several areas of cooperation particularly in the fields of culture, …

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NDMA issues high flood alert in River Sutlej

According to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), River Sutlej at Ganda Singh Wala has fallen to high flood and witnessing decreasing trend.The river at Sulemanki is now at high flood and is likely to attain very high in the next twenty four…

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Sector I-8, Islamabad: A Lucrative Residential and Commercial Hub

Not many years ago, Sector I-8 Islamabad used to be a quiet and peaceful residential area, nestled at the bridging point of the twin cities, Rawalpindi and Islamabad. With its densely populated and thriving society, it was home to well-proficient peop…

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What Really Went Down in Pakistan’s Cotton Seed Saga?

Cotton, one of the most critical cash crops that support 8 percent of the country’s GDP through the textile sector and nearly 60 percent of the exports, has been struggling to scale production for nearly a decade now.So much has been written and said …

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Four Pakistanis Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Saudi Arabia

Five individuals, including four Pakistanis, have been apprehended in Saudi Arabia on allegations of drug trafficking. The arrests were made following a joint effort between Saudi intelligence agencies and the anti-narcotics department in Riyadh.Saudi…

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11 labourers killed in landmine blast at Gulmir Kot area of North Waziristan

At least 11 labourers have been killed and two others injured in a landmine blast at Gulmir Kot area of North Waziristan district.According to North Waziristan district administration, the blast occurred when a vehicle hit a land mine.The injured and …