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UNSC discusses Kashmir issue

The UN Security Council on Wednesday met to take up the issue of Kashmir in order to ensure the rights of the valley’s citizens are protected. “Today’s (5th August 2020) meeting of the UN Security…

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Cement sales jump 38pc in July

Cement sales jump 38pc in July

Cement sales across the country during the month of July jumped up 38 percent to 4.83 million tonnes compared to 3.512m tonnes in the same period last fiscal year due to an uptick in the…

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Government unveils new map of the country

The cabinet on Tuesday approved a new map of Pakistan showing the disputed territory of Jammu and Kashmir as a part of the country in addition to including the states of Junagadh and Manavdar into…

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Postal stamp to honor Kashmiri sacrifices

Postal stamp to honor Kashmiri sacrifices

The government on Tuesday announced that it is launching a postal stamp to acknowledge the sacrifices made by the Kashmiris in their struggle for freedom.  He was accompanied by the Minsiter for Communications and Postal…

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PCB announces squad for test series

PCB announces squad for test series

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced the final 16-member squad naming the players who play in the three-test series in the upcoming month.  Pakistan is scheduled to play England in the month of…

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Mohammad Amir departs for England

Mohammad Amir departs for England

Fast bowler Mohammad Amir on Friday left to join the 31-member Pakistan squad in England after he was called by the Head Coach Misbah ul Haq to play in the T20 series.  Amir had earlier…

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Working to revamp domestic cricket, says PCB’s Ehsan Mani

Working to revamp domestic cricket, says PCB’s Ehsan Mani

Pakistan needs to revamp its domestic cricket scene and invite foreign players to play in the country, said Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ehsan Mani while outlining the challenges faced in promoting cricket in the country. …

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Met predicts rains in Karachi later this week

Met predicts rains in Karachi later this week

Third spell of the monsoon heavy rain, with damaging winds and thunderstorms is expected to sweep through the densely populated city of Karachi over the weekend, the Pakistan Meteorological Department Chief Sardar Sarfaraz said on…

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PM Khan urges closer ties with Bangladesh

PM Khan urges closer ties with Bangladesh

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday called his Bangladeshi counterpart Hasena Wajed in a rare telephonic exchange urging for deeper ties with former East Pakistan.  Bangladesh formerly known as East Pakistan was part of…

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Mohd Aamir available to join squad in England

Mohd Aamir available to join squad in England

Fast bowler Muhammad Amir had earlier, before the squad for England tour was finalised, had excused himself from participating in the series as he was expecting a baby sometime during the scheduled tour.  On July…

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