The World Health Organization (WHO) has been actively collaborating with the Government of Pakistan in investigating the recent outbreak of Monkeypox, a viral zoonotic disease caused by the pox virus (MPXV).
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Pakistan implements strict screening to prevent Monkeypox
In response to the detection of Monkeypox in the country, Pakistan on Wednesday implemented stricter screening measures for all inbound passengers.
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Political Crisis in Pakistan: Uncertainties over National Elections and Economic Stability
Pakistan has been facing a number of challenges, both economic and political, in recent years. The political crisis has only added to the existing economic woes, creating further uncertainty and instability.
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Google launches App Growth Lab in Pakistan to support local app developers
Google has announced the launch of it’s first-ever App Growth Lab in Pakistan, building on the success of the Gaming Growth Lab initiative launched last year.
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Pakistan on high alert after confirmation of first Monkeypox case
On April 25, 2023, Pakistan has announced high alert after confirmation that the country had reported the first case of Monkeypox.
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Cigarette retailers demand tax reversal to prevent job losses
LAHORE: Cigarette retailers in Pakistan are requesting the government to reverse the latest tax hike to avoid job losses in the industry.
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Pakistan’s Eid-ul-Fitr on April 22: Shoppers Get Extra Time
Pakistan’s Eid-ul-Fitr celebration has been scheduled for April 22, 2023, following the announcement by Chairman Abdul Khabir Azad of the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee that the Shawwal moon was not sighted on Thursday.
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Pakistan’s current account posts surplus in March 2023 after 28 months
In a positive development, Pakistan’s current account has posted a surplus of $654 million in March 2023 after 28 months or since November 2020.
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Pakistan establishes national task force for adopting Artificial Intelligence
Pakistan has set up a National Task Force (NTF) with the goal of adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to drive national development.
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Dar holds virtual meeting with AIIB chief to discuss economic development
On Saturday, the Minister for Finance and Revenue of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, held a virtual meeting with Jin Liqun, the President of the Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank (AIIB), as part of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring meetings 2023.
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