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Pakistan bets on a cannabis high as its economy struggles
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2024-05-08, Al Jazeera
Islamabad, Pakistan – When Aamir Dhedhi took his mother to India in 2014 to get treatment for Parkinson’s disease, the doctors there advised him to procure cannabidiol...
Why is Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi visiting Pakistan?
In this photo released by Prime Minister Office, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, right, with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, left, prays after planting a tree in the prime minister house in Islamabad, Pakistan, Monday, April 22, 2024.
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2024-04-22, Al Jazeera
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is in Pakistan on a three-day trip to discuss regional and bilateral relations days after Iran and Israel carried out attacks against each...
Chinese workers killed in suicide bomb blast as Pakistan grapples with attacks on Beijing’s interests
Police officers examine the site of suicide bombing at a highway in Shangla, district in the Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Tuesday, March 26, 2024. A suicide bomber in northwest Pakistan has rammed his explosive-laden car into a vehicle on Tuesday, killing five Chinese nationals and their Pakistani driver, police and government officials said. (AP Photo)
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2024-03-27, CNN
Five Chinese workers and their local driver were killed in a suicide bomb blast in northwest Pakistan on Tuesday, authorities said, the latest in a string of terror...
HT This Day: May 21, 1965 -- 121 killed, 6 hurt in Pak plane crash ...2024-05-20
Hindustan Times: Cairo: A Pakistani airliner carrying important guests on a luxury flight crashed in the desert near here today, killing 121 of its 127 passengers and crew. HT This Day: May 21, 1965 -- 121 killed, 6 hurt in Pak plane crash near Cairo. (HT) The six who survived...
Inter exams postponed due to heatwave2024-05-20
Dawn: KARACHI: The Sindh government on Sunday postponed the intermediate...
Looking for the perfect locally-made scented candle? Here are our top 10 picks!2024-05-20
Dawn: As the weather gets hotter, the need for scented candles increases — to keep the odours at bay, of course. If you want to refresh your room, office or even bathroom and have everything smelling great, look no further because we compiled a list of the best...
Disclosure of Material Information. (K-Electric Ltd)2024-05-20
Public Technologies: ) CAD/PSX/24-05-002 20 May 2024 Executive Director/HODChief Listing Manager Offsite-II DepartmentPakistanStock ExchangeLimited Supervision DivisionAdministrativeBlock Securities & ExchangeCommission of Pakistan Stock Exchange Building 63, NIC...
Ahead of impending heatwave, Punjab decides to close all schools from May 25 to May 312024-05-20
Dawn: With temperatures expected to soar due to an impending heatwave, the Government of Punjab has decided to close all public and private schools in the province from May 25 to May 31 in order to ensure the safety of students. Severe heatwaves will sweep most...
PTI leaders, including Imran Khan, acquitted in two cases2024-05-20
The News International: Police escort former Imran Khan (C) as he arrives at the high court in Islamabad on May 12, 2023. — AFP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and other leaders of his party Monday were acquitted by a district and sessions court in two...
PBBF suspend KBBA officials over misconduct2024-05-20
Urdu Point: PakistanBasketballFederation (PBBF) General...
Pakistan’s former PM Imran Khan, others acquitted in two vandalism cases2024-05-20
The Siasat Daily: Islamabad: In a relief to beleaguered Imran Khan, a district and sessions court in Pakistan on Monday acquitted the jailed former prime minister and other leaders of his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party in two vandalism cases. The court’s verdict in the...
Pakistan Basketball Federation suspends, fines officials and players for misconduct2024-05-20
Dawn: ISLAMABAD: In a significant move, the PakistanBasketballFederation (PBBF) on Sunday took a decisive action against several officials and players, suspending or banning them for various violations and misconduct. In a meeting chaired by PBBF president retired...
Pakistan Baseball Federation suspends, fines officials and players for misconduct2024-05-20
Dawn: ISLAMABAD: In a significant move, the PakistanBasketballFederation (PBBF) on Sunday took a decisive action against several officials and players, suspending or banning them for various violations and misconduct. In a meeting chaired by PBBF president retired...
Pakistan to observe day of mourning following death of Iranian president2024-05-20
Deccan Herald: <p>Karachi:...
PAKISTAN CASH MANAGEMENT FUND (PCF) Daily Dividend Distribution for 18 MAY 24 (MCB Investment Management Ltd)2024-05-20
Public Technologies: ) 19-MAY-2024 The General Manager, PakistanStock ExchangeLimited, Stock Exchange Road, Karachi. Dear Sir, Daily Dividend Distribution for 18-MAY-24 It is to inform you that the...
ALHAMRA DAILY DIVIDEND FUND (ALHDDF) Daily Dividend Distribution for 17 MAY 24 (MCB Investment Management Ltd)2024-05-20
Public Technologies: ) 18-MAY-2024 The General Manager, PakistanStock ExchangeLimited, Stock Exchange Road, Karachi. Dear Sir, Daily Dividend Distribution for 17-MAY-24 It is to inform you that the...
ALHAMRA ISLAMIC MONEY MARKET FUND (ALHIMMF) Daily Dividend Distribution for 19 MAY 24 (MCB Investment Management Ltd)2024-05-20
Public Technologies: ) 20-MAY-2024 The General Manager, PakistanStock ExchangeLimited, Stock Exchange Road, Karachi. Dear Sir, Daily Dividend Distribution for 19-MAY-24 It is to inform you that the...