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Pakistan

Pakistan import food items worth over Rs 754bn

Pakistan import food items worth over Rs 754bn

  • According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, sugar imports from July to January increased by more than 7,000 percent and a total of Rs. 20.60 billion worth of sugar was imported during the period.
Published 18 Feb, 2021 03:12pm
ACE makes progress in fake vehicle registration scam in Punjab
Pakistan

ACE makes progress in fake vehicle registration scam in Punjab

  • Thousands of vehicles were registered via bogus auctions in name of a government department, said ACE.
  • Some employees of the provincial excise and taxation department registered these vehicles, inflicting losses to the tune of billions of rupees on the provincial exchequer.
Updated 18 Feb, 2021 02:53pm
Diplomats check India's easing of Kashmir clampdown
World

Diplomats check India's easing of Kashmir clampdown

  • Despite the government’s desire to showcase normalcy, several roads were deserted and markets were partially shut because of a security clampdown
  • Tens of thousands of people have been killed in an uprising against Indian rule in Muslim-majority Kashmir that started in 1989, but violence has slowed in recent months.
Published 18 Feb, 2021 02:11pm
FM Qureshi, Egyptian counterpart discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation

FM Qureshi, Egyptian counterpart discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation

  • Qureshi also informed Shoukry about India’s Hindutva regime against Pakistan and termed it a danger for the peace and stability of the region.
  • Both sides agreed to further strengthen trade and economic relations between two countries through enhanced cooperation in diverse fields.
Published 18 Feb, 2021 12:35pm
Govt may lift Covid-19 restrictions from March 1
Pakistan

Govt may lift Covid-19 restrictions from March 1

  • The huddle discussed the overall political, economical and COVID situation of the country.
  • The federal cabinet meeting also briefed the prime minister about the downward trend of the infection in Pakistan.
Updated 17 Feb, 2021 09:30pm
Multan Sultans hoping to reset under Rizwan
Sports

Multan Sultans hoping to reset under Rizwan

  • The 2021 edition will see Multan making a fresh start under a new captain, current star of Pakistan cricket, wicketkeeper/batsman Mohammed Rizwan.
  • Pakistan Super League is all set to start from February 20.
Updated 17 Feb, 2021 04:31pm
How COVID-19 impacted the Pakistanis search in 2020?
Technology

How COVID-19 impacted the Pakistanis search in 2020?

  • As per the report, Google's search for 'gender equality' by Pakistanis has increased by 40pc in 2020.
  • The impact of the Corona outbreak on mental health and other psychological issues has led to a 100pc increase in the search for mental health information.
Published 17 Feb, 2021 10:57am
Three terrorists killed in North Waziristan IBO: ISPR
Pakistan

Three terrorists killed in North Waziristan IBO: ISPR

  • ISPR said three terrorists of Aleem khan Khushali group were killed in the intelligence-based operation.
  • These terrorists were involved in target killing, kidnapping for Ransom, extortion, fire raid on security forces and IED explosions, ISPR said.
Published 17 Feb, 2021 09:52am
Pakistan, IMF reach staff-level agreement on pending reviews under EFF
Business & Finance

Pakistan, IMF reach staff-level agreement on pending reviews under EFF

  • “This agreement is subject to the approval of the IMF’s Executive Board. The reviews’ completion would release around $500 million,” read the IMF statement.
  • Both parties reached the staff-level agreement on the second to fifth reviews of the authorities’ reform program supported by the IMF 39-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement for the amount of SDR 4,268 million (about US$6 billion).
Published 16 Feb, 2021 07:58pm
PM Imran has declined requests to allow Maryam’s UK visit: Fawad Chaudhry
Pakistan

PM Imran has declined requests to allow Maryam’s UK visit: Fawad Chaudhry

  • The development was disclosed by the federal minister on a micro blogging site twitter, stating that her request has already been turned down by Prime Minister Imran Khan.
  • “Maryam Nawaz seeks to go to London, and some backdoor negotiations have already taken place in this regard. However, PM Imran has turned down the request,” said Chaudhary in a tweet.
Updated 16 Feb, 2021 06:42pm
Islamabad United keen to make a fresh start in 2021
Sports

Islamabad United keen to make a fresh start in 2021

  • United are the only side the of the PSL, who have won the tournament twice.
    • Hasan’s inclusion has meant Islamabad now has United the group of friends who are thick, namely captain Shadab Khan, all-rounder Faheem Ashraf and Hasan. Hasan and Faheem are currently in the form of their lives, and the leader in Shadab will, therefore, love to regain his touch and play a huge part in the fresh start.
Published 16 Feb, 2021 02:12pm