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Projects for third phase under CPEC discussed


November 5, 2020

ISLAMABAD: The second meeting of Joint Work­ing Group on socio-economic development under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor framework on Wednesday decided to prepare projects for the third phase, and the Chinese government was asked to send experts for the implementation of priority projects. The meeting via video link discussed and reviewed the projects under $1 billion Chinese grant, and expres­sed satisfaction over …

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ADB to give $10bn for development in five years


November 5, 2020

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide about $10 billion in fresh assistance to Pakistan over the next five years to speed up economic recovery process. This was agreed in a virtual meeting between Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar and Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice President Shixin Chen. Secretary Economic Affairs Division Noor Ahmad and ADB’s …

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Mark Ruffalo responds to Trump’s tweet storm with a lesson on mail-in ballots


November 5, 2020

Hollywood star Mark Ruffalo has come forth with all guns blazing against Donald Trump and schooled him about mail-in voting. The Republican presidential candidate had sparked a storm after falsely claiming victory on Wednesday while the vote tallying was incomplete and the final result was in a haze. He later turned to Twitter and expressed his disappointment, saying he was …

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Meghan Markle aligning to run for US president as Democratic candidate: report


November 5, 2020

Meghan Markle harbours a serious passion for eventually running for US president, according to royal commentators. The former actress, who has always been vocal about standing up to social issues, might allign herself to be a Democratic candidate. Meghan’s political ambitions give her a sense of purpose and she is not new to speaking up about social injustices prevailing in …

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Lana Del Rey reacts to rumours she voted for Donald Trump in US presidential election


November 5, 2020

Lana Del Rey had a massive outburst when her fans alleged she voted for Trump in presidential election 2020. An ardent Lana fan wrote, “I just KNOW Elizabeth voted for Trump, I wish I could look up her voting records. Something doesn’t sit right with me.” Responding to the preposterous claim, Lana commented, “Go [expletive] yourself.” The fan reacted, “Lana …

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Ariana Grande blasts influencers for ignoring ‘deathly pandemic’ and partying


November 5, 2020

American singer Ariana Grande has hit out at social media influencers for ignoring the COVID-19 pandemic guidelines and partying away. During an appearance on Zach Sang Show on YouTube, the Thank U Next hit maker heavily criticized social media influencers and urged them to stay at home during this time of crisis as the coronavirus cases surge. “Did we really all need to go …

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