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Pakistan’s COVID-19 ratio worsens further

Pakistan’s COVID-19 ratio worsens further

During the last 24 hours, a total of 7,195 persons were infected with the coronavirus in Pakistan, health authorities reported Tuesday. Meanwhile, 17 people reportedly succumbed to the virus, taking the overall death toll to

Karachi: JI turns protest into family food festival, enjoys massive turnover

Karachi: JI turns protest into family food festival, enjoys massive turnover

The ongoing protest sit-in by the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) outside the Sindh Assembly building turned into a family festival over the weekend. The JI used a unique crowd-pulling tactic, turning agitation into a family event on

iPhone purchasers irked over PKR 85,000 PTA Tax

iPhone purchasers irked over PKR 85,000 PTA Tax

The government took back tax exemptions worth Rs 350 billion in the mini-budget and imposed some new taxes. The Telecom sector accounts for almost 1/10th of these revenue receipts. We live in an era of

Taro Technology — Pakistan’s only shariah-compliant BNPL service

Taro Technology — Pakistan’s only shariah-compliant BNPL service

Having secured investments worth $3.5 million, Lahore-based Taro Technology is set to embark on a Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL) venture. The emerging Fintech startup mustered the investments through a combination of angel investors and strategic partnerships.

NCOC notifies new restrictions as positivity ratio surges

NCOC notifies new restrictions as positivity ratio surges

On Wednesday, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) announced new protective measures after going through the trend of COVID-19 positivity ratio in the country. Pakistan saw a positivity ratio at 9.48% on Wednesday after

Tourists allowed entry to Murree after blizzard tragedy

Tourists allowed entry to Murree after blizzard tragedy

The government has decided to lift a ban on the entry of tourists in Murree after ten days of the snowfall tragedy that took 23 lives. According to media reports, military vehicles and locals will

Karachi: Son killed in front of mother while resisting robbery

Karachi: Son killed in front of mother while resisting robbery

On Wednesday, a young man was shot dead as he was resisting a robbery in Karachi’s Kashmir Road area. Security cameras captured the ill-fated incident, signifying surging street crimes in Pakistan’s biggest metropolis. The man

Following IHC directives, CDA seals Monal restaurant

Following IHC directives, CDA seals Monal restaurant

On Tuesday, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordered authorities to seal off Monal Restaurant in Islamabad today. IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah asked the capital authorities to take control of the Naval Golf Course built

Waqar Younis to undergo eye surgery today

Waqar Younis to undergo eye surgery today

Pakistan's former fast bowler Waqar Younis is set to undergo a minor eye surgery Monday (today). The national team's ex-coach shared his health status with his followers and fans. He asked his well-wishers to pray

Karachi gas crisis: Consumers adopt ‘illegal’ way to maintain pressure

Karachi gas crisis: Consumers adopt ‘illegal’ way to maintain pressure

Amid a deepening gas crisis in the metropolis, people have lately resorted to an illegal way to spike the pressure in their stoves. Running on electricity, the air pump acts as a helpful suction gadget