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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan faces new financial challenges as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the government to adopt more stringent revenue-boosting measures. The IMF’s demand follows Pakistan’s revenue shortfall during the first four months of the fiscal year. IMF Rejects Request to Lower Tax Target The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) confirmed that Pakistan had …
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Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on Saturday Night Live this weekend, teaming up with Maya Rudolph, who frequently portrays her in skits on the show. The duo delivered comedic exchanges, blending humor with political jabs as Election Day approaches. Humorous Jab at Trump’s Recent Struggles During the skit, Harris complimented Rudolph’s version of herself, saying, …
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Lahore’s air quality index (AQI) spiked dramatically this week, reaching hazardous levels. Strong winds from India have pushed high levels of PM2.5 particles into the city, impacting public health and disrupting daily activities. Air Quality Index Spikes Over 250 The World Air Quality Index Project reported PM2.5 levels in Lahore exceeding 250. The fine particulate …
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) submitted a comprehensive report to the Peshawar High Court. The report details the actions taken to combat obscene and blasphemous content on social media platforms, including TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. Statistics on Explicit Content Since 2020, the PTA reported a staggering number of explicit videos uploaded to TikTok. In total, …
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Pakistani actress Nargis has accused her husband, Maajid Bashir—a Punjab police official—of domestic violence. Maajid Bashir has now obtained interim bail until November 18 to avoid arrest amid these allegations. Allegations of Assault and Demands Nargis filed a complaint against Bashir, alleging that he demanded property documents and money from her. She further claimed that …
To win the White House, a presidential candidate must secure 270 Electoral College votes. These votes are allocated to U.S. states based on their congressional representation. In most states, the candidate with the most votes wins all of that state’s electors. Current Electoral Landscape According to U.S. media tallies, Vice President Kamala Harris starts with …
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The death toll from Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon’s Baalbek district has risen to 57, with numerous injuries reported. Lebanon’s National News Agency detailed the casualties and extensive damage in the region. Residential Areas Targeted in Baalbek Israel launched 25 attacks targeting residential neighborhoods, including Ras al-Ain. The strikes caused extensive damage to homes, businesses, and …
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India on Saturday rejected Canada’s allegation that Indian Home Minister Amit Shah plotted to target Sikh activists on Canadian soil. The Indian government called the accusation “absurd and baseless,” responding firmly to the diplomatic claims. Earlier this week, Canadian officials claimed that intelligence traced a campaign to monitor and allegedly target Khalistani activists in Canada …
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This year, several prominent Pakistani celebrities joined in celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, sparking a blend of appreciation and controversy across social media. Among those who attended the celebrations were popular stars such as Shehryar Munawar, Maheen Siddiqui, Sanam Saeed, Mohib Mirza, Sarwat Gilani, Fahad Mirza, Sonya Hussyn, and Tara Mehmood. Read: Iran’s Supreme …
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Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued a stern warning to Israel and the United States, threatening a “crushing response” to recent actions against Iran and its regional allies. State media reported his remarks, delivered on Saturday, just ahead of the anniversary of the 1979 U.S. Embassy takeover in Tehran, which marked a turning …
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Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Pakistan to introduce additional revenue-raising measures after the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) fell short of its tax collection targets for the first four months of the fiscal year. This development follows the IMF’s refusal to adjust the FBR’s tax collection goals downward, despite requests from …
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Islamabad: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi has scheduled the first meeting of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) for November 5. The session will focus on selecting judges for constitutional benches in the Supreme Court (SC). This meeting marks a significant step in implementing the 26th Constitutional Amendment, which has restructured the JCP …
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KARACHI: Amid a significant slowdown in inflation, business leaders have urged the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to cut policy rate by 300 to 500 basis points. They believe that such a cut is essential to revive trade and industrial activities in the country. The SBP’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is set to meet on …
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Karachi: The 12th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS), known as IDEAS 2024, will take place at the Karachi Expo Center from November 19 to 22. This event is a major platform for the global defense industry, drawing exhibitors, officials, and visitors worldwide. IDEAS is one of the largest defense exhibitions in the region, positioning Pakistan …
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The government has proposed a new financial model to 18 independent power producers (IPPs). This plan aims to significantly reduce their capacity payments and recover “excess profits” made by these companies in the past. Senior managers from three IPPs and a government official shared these developments with Dawn. A government task force is currently renegotiating …
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NUSEIRAT REFUGEE CAMP: An Israeli bombing has killed at least five Palestinians in the Nuseirat refugee camp, located in the central Gaza Strip. This tragic event has left several others injured, according to an Al Jazeera correspondent. In addition to the Nuseirat incident, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported that Israeli artillery shelled a house …
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LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court granted interim pre-arrest bail to Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan, sisters of PTI founding chairman Imran Khan, on Friday. The bail relates to three new cases tied to protests that occurred on October 6. Both sisters appeared before two different judges of the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) to file their bail pleas. …
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The horror-comedy franchise, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, continues to captivate audiences in contemporary Indian cinema. The third installment, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, features Kartik Aaryan reprising his popular role as Rooh Baba. This comes after the success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, where Aaryan took over from Akshay Kumar. Kartik Aaryan’s Fee Increase Kartik Aaryan has received widespread acclaim …
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Growing up, I didn’t idolize many cricketers, except for MS Dhoni. His calm leadership and unique style drew my admiration. But after Dhoni, the only player who truly inspired me was Shubman Gill. I first noticed him during the 2018 U-19 World Cup, where his century against Pakistan left a deep impression. Scoring 418 runs …
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ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari’s controversial ordinance, which enhances the role of the Chief Justice of Pakistan in bench formation, was laid before the Senate on Friday. The Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) (Amendment) Ordinance 2024 aims to reshape the current judicial processes. Ordinance Details Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar presented the ordinance in the …
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Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull expressed disbelief as India sent pacer Mohammed Siraj as a nightwatchman in the third Test against New Zealand in Mumbai. India had just lost a well-set Yashasvi Jaiswal before stumps on Day 1, creating a critical moment in the match. Doull, commentating on JioCinema, was surprised that Siraj came …
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In a world where luxury is accessible to many, the lines between wealth and luxury spending have blurred. You might expect the rich to drive luxury sales. But recent studies show otherwise. It’s often middle-class buyers—not the ultra-wealthy—who contribute the most to luxury brands’ success. This trend has interesting roots in psychology, consumer behavior, and …
The Pakistani rupee showed marginal appreciation against the US dollar on Friday, appreciating by 0.06% during the early hours of trading in the inter-bank market. As of 10 AM, the rupee was valued at 277.68, gaining Re0.17 against the greenback. This uptick marks a positive change after the rupee settled at 277.85 the previous day, …
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