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State Bank of Pakistan Bluff

State Bank of Pakistan Bluff

IT didn’t work, or so it seems anyway. Last week, the State Bank took the unusual step of issuing what it called “forward guidance” on where interest rates might go in the future, and told the markets that it “expects monetary policy settings to remain unchanged in the near term” barring “unforeseen developments”. The message seemed to have the banks as its primary audience, since they have been…

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Pakistan gets Geographical Indicator tag for Basmati

Pakistan gets Geographical Indicator tag for Basmati

LAHORE: Pakistan on Tuesday received the Geographical Indicator (GI) tag for its Basmati, paving the way for creating a local registry for this particular strain of rice and making a case in the world markets for its protection as a Pakistani product. “I am glad to inform that Pakistan has registered Basmati Rice as Geographical Indication (GI) under Geographical Indications Act 2020. Under this…

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EV Batteries Can Now be Charged in 5 Minutes

EV Batteries Can Now be Charged in 5 Minutes

Electric vehicles (EV) are becoming increasing popular in recent years in various parts of the world as developed markets have hinted the ban on conventional gasoline engines in coming years in a bid to protect environment and lessen their dependency on fossil fuel. EV are already being produced in good numbers by various automakers however one thing that’s a prime concern for EV users is the…

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Historian Publisher Agha Ameer Husain

Historian Publisher Agha Ameer Husain

PAKISTANI men and women of letters do have their fan clubs and circles of admirers or detractors but with the exception of a few, who are nationally acclaimed, most are hardly ever considered worthy of discussion by critics or laymen. Similarly, publishers are rarely recognised except for those few who market very popular publications. No surprise therefore that the passing away recently of Agha…

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2022 Honda Civic Prototype - First Look

2022 Honda Civic Prototype – First Look

The 2022 Honda Civic prototype previews what we can expect of the production version.

Believe it or not, the Honda Civic is nearly 50 years old. The very first example rolled off the production line in Japan way back in 1972, and the small sedan (and hatchback) has been a staple since landing in the US just a few years thereafter.

As the Civic closes in on nearly a half-century, the…

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Educating the Nation

“Educating the Nation” The Single New Curriculum (SNC) is the latest big thing and, like many of the big things before, it will end with a whimper, losing air and falling limp leaving us to tot up the costs. But while it lasts it will yield a load of laughs much needed in these times marked by amazingly smart lockdowns, miraculously flattened curves, invisible deaths, and dire warnings. 

The…

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PDM Power Show in Streets

PDM Power Show in Streets

KARACHI: The anti-government alliance PDM continues to show its street power with its second rally taking place in Karachi where Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari was joined by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Vice President Maryam Nawaz and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Fazlur Rehman.

The PPP hosted the second Pakistan Democratic Movement PDM rally at…

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Global COVID-19 Cases Surpass Grim 40 Million

Global COVID-19 Cases Surpass Grim 40 Million

NEW YORK/LONDON: Worldwide COVID-19 cases crossed 40 million on Monday, according to a Reuters tally, as the onset of winter in the northern hemisphere fuelled a resurgence in the spread of the disease.

The Reuterstally is based on official reporting by individual countries. Experts believe the true numbers of both cases and deaths are likely much higher, given deficiencies in testing and…

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John Cena, girlfriend Shay Shariatzadeh tie the knot

John Cena, girlfriend Shay Shariatzadeh tie the knot

John Cena has exchanged vows with longtime girlfriend Shay Shariatzadeh, PEOPLE.com reported.

As per a marriage certificate obtained by the outlet, the two said ‘I do’ at an attorney’s office on Monday in Tampa, Florida.

The document said that Cena, who has been in a relationship with Shariatzadeh since March 2019, obtained a marriage license on Friday.

Earlier, the WWE star got candid…

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TikTok star Jannat Mirza leaving Pakistan

TikTok star Jannat Mirza leaving Pakistan

Pakistan’s biggest TikTok sensation, Jannat Mirza, announced earlier that she is leaving the country for good.

The news left Mirza’s massive following of over 10 million devastated, making them wonder about the reason she is moving abroad. 

While interacting with a fan over the matter, Jannat Mirza revealed she is heartbroken over the ‘sick mentality’ of people living in Pakistan. 

She…

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Punjab gets sixth food secretary amid rising wheat, sugar prices

Punjab gets sixth food secretary amid rising wheat, sugar prices

ISLAMABAD: The Punjab administration has appointed its sixth food secretary amid persisting increases in the prices of wheat and sugar, despite the import of the two important commodities.

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has now ordered the replacement of Food Secretary Asad Rehman Gilani, an officer of the Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS), after just 90 days. Sheheryar Sultan,…

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PTI Naya Pakistan Promises - 2 Years Report

PTI Naya Pakistan Promises – 2 Years Report

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf pledged that once in government, it will carry out sweeping reforms for the country’s welfare. As the government takes the reins, monitoring progress on major Naya Pakistan promises from the 2018 election manifesto, as well as any important pledges made in the course of its term.

The promises picked for tracking are specific and tangible, and were thus preferred over…

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Xiaomi Announces Mi TV LUX OLED Transparent TV

Xiaomi Announces Mi TV LUX OLED Transparent TV

Alongside the two Ultra phones Xiaomi today announced the Mi TV LUX OLED Transparent Edition, the world’s first mass-produced transparent OLED television.

The television uses a transparent OLED panel that is mostly see-through. This gives it the appearance of a clear window when off and the when turned on, makes the images appear as if they are floating.

The Mi TV LUX OLED Transparent…

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Russia becomes first country to approve a Covid-19 vaccine, says Putin

Russia becomes first country to approve a Covid-19 vaccine, says Putin

President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia had become the first country in the world to grant regulatory approval to a Covid-19 vaccine after less than two months of human testing, a move hailed by Moscow as evidence of its scientific prowess.

The development paves the way for the mass inoculation of the Russian population, even as the final stage of clinical trials to test safety…

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Police, PML-N Workers Clash Outside NAB Office

Police, PML-N Workers Clash Outside NAB Office

LAHORE: Violence erupted outside the National Accoun­tability Bureau (NAB) office on Tuesday as heavy police contingents and workers of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz confronted each other shortly after the arrival of opposition party’s vice president Maryam Nawaz there in a land acquisition investigation.

Many people, including some officials, were injured and around 50 men were rounded up…

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Ronnie O'Sullivan Completes Brilliant Comeback to defeat Mark Williams

Ronnie O’Sullivan Completes Brilliant Comeback to defeat Mark Williams

Ronnie O’Sullivan cut a 7-2 deficit to defeat Mark Williams 13-10 at the Snooker World Championship quarter final on Tuesday evening.

O’Sullivan started the day’s first 6-2 down to the former World Champion, and he looked to be in even more trouble when he missed frame ball to let Williams scrape his way to a 62-55 win to go five frames ahead.

A century break of 105 from O’Sullivan kicked…

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Five Most Stylish Batsmen from Pakistan

Five Most Stylish Batsmen from Pakistan

Pakistan’s finest Stylish Batsmen, through the best part of my cricket-watching years, have not been the prettiest. They were the ones that got the job done, smashingly well at that, and none superior to that man, Javed Miandad. Then Saleem Malik and Ijaz Ahmed and later, Inzamam-ul-Haq and Saeed Anwar. They were certainly not graceless, the last two especially, but neither was a jaw-dropping…