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‘IT exports to reach $5bn by 2023’


December 26, 2020

ISLAMABAD: Minister for IT & Telecommunication Syed Amin ul Haque on Friday said that the IT sector has to harness the potential arising out of the digital shift due to the pandemic and achieve $5 billion export target by the end of FY23. In a statement, Haq said the measures taken by the IT ministry was moving on the right …

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Private sector borrowing plunges 88pc


December 26, 2020

KARACHI: Bank lending to private sector plunged 88 per cent in more than five months of the current fiscal year reflecting slow economic activities. The recently issued State Bank data showed that net lending to the private sector was just Rs10.3 billion during July 1 to Dec 11 period of this fiscal year against Rs88.1bn in the same period of …

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IMF allows govt to delay sales, income tax measures


December 26, 2020

ISLAMABAD: At a time when the economy is grappling with second wave of Covid-19, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has accepted Pakistan’s plea to delay implementation of some significant tax measures for a period of six months. The agreement was reached during technical-level talks on delaying tax measures in the sales tax act and on changes in the personal income …

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Here’s what is helping Lori Loughlin survive through jail sentence


December 26, 2020

Lori Loughlin is serving prison sentence for her involvement in the college admissions scam. According to a source cited by Us Weekly, it is Loughlin’s faith that’s kept her fighting it all. “She prays day and night. Her faith has gotten her through it,” the insider said adding, “spends her free time reading books” in her cell. “She can’t wait to be …

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BTS’s V unveils brand new Christmas track ‘Snow Flower’ ft. Peakboy


December 26, 2020

BTS’s V unveils brand new track titled Snow Flower alongside Peakboy. Shortly after the song released, V took to the band’s official blog and shed light on his intentions behind releasing the song. There he was quoted saying, “Since my mixtape has been delayed, I felt apologetic to ARMY [BTS’s fandom], so I hurriedly created this song.” “I think that …

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David Beckham and family bring in Christmas cheer in style: See picture


December 26, 2020

David Beckham and his endearing family posed for an adorable picture on Christmas that is sure to melt your heart. The former football star posted a photo on his Instagram on Friday and shared an adorable picture with his family of six ahead of Christmas. Twinning in charcoal silk outfits, the Beckhams were all-ready to welcome Christmas with style. Fans …

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Kendall Jenner wow fans with her Christmas Eve snaps


December 26, 2020

Kendall Jenner mesmerised fans with her glam looks as she shared her stunning pictures ahead of Kardashian-Jenner family gathering. Kendall Jenner wowed in a metallic top and pants as she posed for Christmas Eve snaps. The supermodel  shared the pictures on her Instagram  to give fans  major style envy. She displayed  her eye-catching ensemble for the evening, which featured a …

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Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas ring in Christmas 2020 with loved-up posts


December 26, 2020

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas relished in Christmas 2020 festivites in London. The couple gave an insight into their celebrations in loved-up photos they posted on Instagram. In Pee Cee’s photo, the actress can be seen in a tight embrace with husband Nick, while holding their pet dog, Diana. “Perfect. From our family to yours, happy holidays and a happy, …

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Meghan Markle’s brother-in-law arrested for hitting wife violently in the face: report


December 26, 2020

Meghan Markle’s brother-in-law, Mark Phillips, has been locked up in prison and charged for domestic violence. According to a report by Page Six, Phillips is accused of striking  his wheelchair-bound wife, Meghan’s sister, in the face after she asked to be helped in using the toilet. Citing Daily Mail, the report says that the accused has been charged for hitting Meghan’s half-sister, Samantha Markle,  …

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Taraji P. Henson was haunted by thoughts of ending her life amid pandemic


December 26, 2020

American actor Taraji P. Henson has come forth to look back at her tumultuous 2020 and how it transported her to a ‘dark place.’ The Hidden Figures actor spoke about her mental health ordeals in an episode of her Facebook Watch series, Peace of Mind with Taraji. “During this pandemic, it’s been hard on all of us, and I had a moment. I …

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