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Rs40b applications received for low cost housing loan

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ISLAMABAD-Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Reza Baqir on Sunday said that under the Naya Pakistan Housing Programme, the banks have so far received applications worth of over Rs40 billion for construction of low cost housing. Speaking at National Bank of Pakistan’s telethon on low […]

Ban on gatherings reimposed to preempt third virus wave

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ISLAMABAD – Pakistan on Sunday re-imposed a blanket ban on all kinds of public gatherings across the country in an effort to curb the virus spread. The decision was taken at a meeting of the National Command and Operations Centre that deals with the anti-virus strategy […]

Vape aerosol has minimal impact on gene expression

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ISLAMABAD   –  A new peer-reviewed study published in the journal Toxicological Research & Application shows acute exposure of a 3D human bronchial tissue model to e-cigarette aerosol has minimal impact on gene expression compared to smoke from combustible cigarettes.The research involved sub-cytotoxic exposure to cells […]

Cambridge agrees to reschedule O level examinations: Shafqat Mehmood

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On Thursday, the Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood announced that Cambridge International Examinations has agreed to reschedule ‘O’ level exams to after May 15. In a tweet, the minister wrote that the decision was taken after a detailed discussion with relevant bodies, adding that related […]

Pakistan stars recall ‘1992 World Cup glory’

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LAHORE-Current and past members of Pakistan cricket teams on Thursday joined to celebrate one of the most iconic and memorable moments in the country’s cricket history – a 22-run victory over England in the final of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in front of more than 89,000 […]

Asif Ali replaces Saud Shakeel in Pak ODI squad

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LAHORE, Mar 25 (APP):Uncapped middle-order batsman Saud Shakeel has been withdrawn from South Africa bound Pakistan’s ODI squad after suffering a Grade-1 quadriceps tear in his left leg during Wednesday’s 50-over-a-side practice match here. The selection committee, in consultation with the team management, has replaced […]

Nissanka ton helps Sri Lanka set stiff target for Windies

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NORTH SOUND-Pathum Nissanka scored a century on debut as Sri Lanka amassed a commanding lead on the fourth day before setting the West Indies a target of 375 to win the first Test in Antigua. The 22-year-old Nissanka and wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella spent most of Wednesday at the crease […]

Contract extension lies solely with PCB, says Misbah

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LAHORE-Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq clarifies that he isn’t looking far ahead rather taking it series to series saying the decision of extension lies solely with the PCB.  Addressing a virtual press conference here on Thursday, Misbah, whose three-year coaching contract will expire just before the T20 World Cup in […]

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