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Pakistan to Provide Free Cancer Medicines Worth Rs. 10 Million per Patient
11 January, 2026 0 9

Cancer patients from Islamabad, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan will now have access to free medicines valued at nearly Rs. 10 million per patient under a five-year public-private partnership between the Government of Pakistan and multinational pharmaceutical company Roche. The Ministry of National Health Services signed the agreement on Friday, with the government contributing Rs. 1 million
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Pakistan’s Textile Industry Urges Government to Slash Rs. 160 Billion Electricity Costs to Safeguard Exports
11 January, 2026 0 8

The Pakistan Textile Council (PTC) has formally urged the government to remove cross-subsidies embedded in industrial electricity tariffs, highlighting that current power pricing distortions are undermining the competitiveness of Pakistan’s export-oriented textile sector. In a letter addressed to Adviser to the Prime Minister Dr. Syed Tauqir Hussain Shah, the PTC called for the elimination of
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PM Shehbaz Approves $450 Billion Gemstone Mining Plan to Boost Pakistan’s Mining Sector
11 January, 2026 0 3

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has approved a comprehensive National Policy Framework aimed at unlocking the potential of Pakistan’s gemstone sector and boosting exports by an estimated $450 billion. Highlighting the untapped wealth, he noted that Pakistan’s gemstone reserves are valued at $450 billion, while annual exports currently stand at just $5.8 million. Under the new policy, the
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Pakistani Rupee Closes Week Strong, Maintains Winning Streak Against US Dollar
11 January, 2026 0 6

The Pakistani rupee (PKR) continued its positive streak against the US Dollar (USD) for the 76th consecutive day on Friday, closing at 280.02 after gaining two paisas in the interbank market. The PKR also strengthened against all major currencies during the session, reflecting broad-based gains in the forex market.
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Jaecoo J5 Official Price in Pakistan Announced: Latest Local Launch Details and Pricing Revealed
11 January, 2026 0 5

Nexgen Auto has announced the official ex-factory prices for the JAECOO J5 SHS HEV, expanding its hybrid SUV lineup in Pakistan. The JAECOO J5 SHS HEV Comfort is priced at Rs. 6,699,000, while the top-spec JAECOO J5 SHS HEV Premium carries a price of Rs. 7,699,000, with the introductory rates valid until March 10, 2026.
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Trump Says Venezuela Will Spend Oil Revenues Exclusively on American‑Made Goods
11 January, 2026 0 8

In early January 2026, President Donald Trump announced a new arrangement involving Venezuelan oil and U.S. economic policy, saying that Venezuela will use the money it earns from selling oil under
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US Teen Dies From Drug Overdose After Seeking Advice From ChatGPT, Raising AI Safety Concerns
11 January, 2026 0 8

A 19-year-old teenager in the United States, Sam Nelson, tragically died from a drug overdose after reportedly seeking guidance about substances from the AI chatbot ChatGPT over an 18-month period,
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U.S. Border Patrol Agent Shoots, Injures Two in Portland Amid Rising Tensions Over Immigration Enforcement
11 January, 2026 0 6

Tensions across the United States over federal immigration enforcement have been rising sharply after two high‑profile shootings involving federal agents. In Portland, Oregon, a U.S. Border Patrol
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Russia Warns Western Troops in Ukraine Would Be Treated as Legitimate Military Targets After UK-France Deployment Plans
11 January, 2026 0 7

Russia warned on Thursday that any Western troops deployed to Ukraine would be treated as legitimate military targets, following announcements by Britain and France about plans to send a
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