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First NGMS spectrum auction for AJK, G-B held in Islamabad

Total revenue generated from spectrum auction process stands at over $30 million




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5.3-magnitude earthquake hits Islamabad, parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

A representational image showing a Richter scale reading. — AFP/File

Quake originated at 10:13am as per Pakistan Meteorological Dept.Epicentre of 220km deep quake located in Hindu Kush region.Hindu Kush area hotspot for seismic activity due to its position.


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'March to Islamabad on Nov 24,' Imran Khan gives 'final call' to supporters

Supporters Imran Khan sit on scaffoldings in Rawalpindi, on November 26, 2022. — ReutersProtests to be staged across Pakistan and globally, says lawyer.This is final call for anti-govt protest, lawyer quotes Imran.Imran's sister says stage set for 10-year-long martial law.



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Tremors felt in KP, Islamabad as 5.1-magnitude quake jolts Afghanistan

Tremors were felt in various cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as well as Islamabad on Wednesday after a quake jolted Afghanistan’s Badakhshan region.

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake had a magnitude of 5.1, while the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported it as having a 5.3 magnitude.

The USGS said the quake’s centre was located 37 kilometres west-southwest of Afghanistan’s Ishkashim town and had a 220.7km depth.

The earthquake struck at 10:13am (Pakistan time), both the USGS and PMD confirmed.

No casualties have been reported so far.

DawnNewsTV reported that the tremors were felt in Peshawar and its adjoining areas, as well as Islamabad.

Speaking to DawnNewsTV, two correspondents based in the cities said the quake caused people to evacuate buildings.


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Islamabad Police raid fake beverage factory

Islamabad : Tarnol Police on Friday raided a fake beverage factory in its area and confiscated thousands of empty and filled bottles of various brands, a police spokesman said on Friday.Following directions and guidance of IGP Islamabad Muhammad Aamir Zulfiqar, the police spokesperson said that...




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OECD launches programme in Islamabad to support Pakistan in implementing new international tax standards

As part of a mission held from 16 to 19 July 2018 in Islamabad, Pakistan aimed at launching the induction programme to support the implemention of the BEPS measures and initiating the TIWB programme, an OECD delegation met in Islamabad to discuss the progress of the country in implementing the new international standards to combat tax avoidance and tax evasion.




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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge begin tour of Pakistan at Islamabad

The Duke of Cambridge is expected to say it is in the 'best interests' of the UK for Pakistan to succeed as he and his wife begin their tour.




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Wills steals the show wearing traditional dress in Islamabad while Kate stuns in Jenny Packham

Prince William, 37, stole the show tonight at a reception in Pakistan - donning traditional dress while colour-coordinating perfectly with his wife the Duchess of Cambridge, 37.




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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge feed trainee bomb dogs in Islamabad

Kate wore a black flora coat from Beulah London as she and William had a tour around the facility, where British servicemen help their Pakistani counterparts train the animals.




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Nawaz Sharif exhibits popularity amongst the masses, kickstarts two-day rally from Islamabad to Lahore