Talha Ikram

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ECC approves new equity investment policy to promote exports, startups, and businesses

At a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet presided over by Finance Minister Dr. Abdul...

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Jan 21 · >

HEC removes the requirement of MS, MPhil for PhD

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has decided to suspend the requirement of MS, MPhil to pursue a...

Jan 21 · >

Pakistan has the potential to produce 150,000 MW from wind energy

Citing concerns of the government’s priorities towards the looming energy crisis the President of Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce...

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Jan 21 · >

COVID-19 vaccine might cost around $6-7 for a single dose in Pakistan

The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has finally approved two vaccines for emergency use in Pakistan. The first...

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Jan 21 · >

Sindh health department proposes Rs. 1.5 billion budget for COVID-19 vaccine acquisition

The Sindh Health Department has proposed the allocation of Rs. 1.5 for the acquisition of COVID-19 vaccines. As such,...

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Jan 20 · >

In a shocking revelation, Samsung S21 beats the S21 ultra at slow-mo video capturing

How slow can you go? Apparently not slow enough for the S21 Ultra that is beaten by the smaller...

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Jan 20 · >

Alibaba shares surge as Jack Ma makes an online appearance after 3 months

Founder of Alibaba Group, Jack Ma, just resurfaced after a 3-month long absence in an online video meeting that...

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Jan 20 · >

Italian ambassador offers long-term visas to Pakistani investors to increase bilateral trade

While taking a tour of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) the Italian ambassador, Andreas Ferrarese, said...

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Jan 20 · >

Islamabad Police implements new security measures after removal of checkposts

Islamabad Police has started using a new security mechanism to ensure the safety of its citizens whilst removing the...

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Jan 19 · >

Web platform being launched to market Pakistan’s IT industry for foreign investors

The Federal Secretary of the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MOITT) has directed the Pakistan Software Export Board...

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Jan 19 · >

Foreign direct investment drops 30pc in July-Dec FY21 amid second wave of COVID-19

According to the latest statistics issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to the...

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Jan 19 · >

In a landmark development, Balochistan gets its first digital policy

The cabinet of Balochistan has approved the first digital policy of the province for the year 2020-21. The policy...

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Jan 19 · >

Should a self-driving car kill a grandmother or an infant?

Ethical problems like the infamous “trolley problem” have always been a part of ethical discussions since they were first...

Jan 18 · >