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West Indies captain Rovman Powell won the toss and elected to bat first in Dambulla. Both teams anticipated substantial turn on the pitch. Powell predicted that a total of around 145 or 150 runs would be competitive. Sri Lanka’s captain, Charith Asalanka, expressed that he would have chosen to bat first as well. The West …
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Omar Abdullah, chairman of the National Conference (NC) party, took the oath as chief minister of India-held Kashmir on Wednesday. This marks his second term as CM. His first stint was from 2009 to 2014. Abdullah’s swearing-in comes after the BJP-led government’s decision to revoke the region’s special status in 2019. Manoj Sinha, the lieutenant …
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LAHORE: The ruling parties held a crucial meeting at Jati Umra, the Sharif family’s residence in Lahore. They made significant progress in securing Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s support. The JUI-F leader is backing their proposed judicial reform package. The agreement, however, still requires cooperation from the PTI to reach complete consensus on the constitutional amendments. Maulana …
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Liam Payne, former One Direction star, has died at age 31 after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Police discovered Payne’s body after responding to a call in Palermo on Wednesday. Police Discover Payne’s Body in Upscale Neighborhood Authorities were called to the upscale Palermo neighborhood after receiving reports …
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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) released the Annual Report on the State of Pakistan’s Economy for the fiscal year 2023-24 today. According to the Report, Pakistan’s macroeconomic conditions improved, supported by stabilization policies, successful engagement with the IMF, reduced uncertainty, and favourable global economic environment. The increase in domestic agricultural productivity also contributed to …
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The annual Orionid meteor shower is set to peak this week. This celestial event results from the dust left behind by Halley’s comet as it travels around the sun every 76 years. The shower will be active from September 26 through November 22, with the peak occurring in the early hours of Monday, October 21. …
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RAWALPINDI: At least 150 protesters are arrested as police used tear gas to disperse students demonstrating against the alleged rape of a Lahore student. The protests erupted after reports of the incident went viral on social media. Last week, a private college student in Lahore alleged she was raped, prompting the police to arrest a …
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ISLAMABAD: The two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Heads of Government summit concluded successfully in Islamabad yesterday. The summit focused on multilateralism and enhancing Eurasian connectivity. Notable attendees included the PM of China and Russia, top leaders and officials from other member states. The meeting sent a strong message that Pakistan is open for business and …
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MAJIYA: An explosion killed at least 147 people who were collecting fuel from a crashed tanker in northern Nigeria, officials said on Wednesday. The incident occurred in Majiya, Jigawa state, after a fuel tanker overturned while trying to avoid another vehicle. The tragedy unfolded when residents gathered around the tanker to scoop up the leaking …
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ISLAMABAD: A Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa dismissed a plea challenging the proposed 26th constitutional amendment. The dismissal came after the petitioner’s lawyer, Advocate Hamid Khan, requested to withdraw the case. The three-member bench also included Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan and Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan. The petition sought to challenge …
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Foreign workers in Saudi Arabia, including those from Pakistan, must renew their residency permits, or Iqama, promptly when they expire. An invalid Iqama can cause serious issues for expatriates living and working in the kingdom. The Iqama serves as a residence permit for foreign nationals, allowing them to stay and work legally in Saudi Arabia. …
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Selena Gomez opened up about her mental health struggles on World Mental Health Day. The singer and actress revealed details about her sleeping issues during Wondermind’s Mental Fitness Summit. Gomez explained that she no longer sleeps in her bedroom because it brings back bad memories. “I spent too much time in my bedroom, and now …
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An Israeli airstrike on the municipal headquarters in Nabatieh, a major town in south Lebanon, killed 16 people, including the town’s mayor. This was the most significant attack on a Lebanese state building since Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah began. Over 50 people were also wounded in the strike. Lebanese officials condemned the attack. They stated …
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The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested a key suspect involved in a multimillion fraud case in Jaranwala. The suspect, Atif Shehzad, was apprehended while withdrawing money from an ATM. During the arrest, the FIA recovered 64 debit cards from various banks, two packets of ATM cards, and a mobile phone. The discovery highlights the …
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Pakistan spinner Sajid Khan claimed three wickets in just 10 deliveries. Centurion Ben Duckett left England reeling at 239-6 in the second Test in Multan on Wednesday. The second day of play belonged to the hosts, who took a lead of 127 runs after posting 366 in their first innings. England had a solid start …
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Karachi: The city has been enveloped in a foul odour, particularly in its coastal areas. This unpleasant smell stems from the decomposition of aquatic plants known as phytoplankton. This phenomenon occurs annually and is linked to changing wind patterns. Residents first noticed the unusual stench after the monsoon rains ended on September 5. The recent …
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ISLAMABAD: The Central Directorate of National Savings, also known as Qaumi Bachat Bank, has reduced the profit rates on several certificates starting from October 2024. The profit rate on Regular Income Certificates (RICs) has been lowered to 12.72 percent. This change reduces the monthly profit to Rs1,220 on an investment of Rs100,000 from the Qaumi …
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Shanghai: In a significant medical achievement, surgeons successfully performed a remote robot-assisted lung cancer surgery in China’s Xinjiang region. They collaborated with the Shanghai Chest Hospital, using China’s cutting-edge “smart” medical technology. Foreign media reports confirm that this surgery overcame geographical barriers and marks a new milestone in robotic surgery. Experts are celebrating this operation …
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Pakistani Rupee Falls for 3rd Consecutive Day Against USDJemima Goldsmith, Imran Khan’s ex-wife, voiced concerns regarding his health and treatment in Adiala Jail. She urged for his immediate release on Tuesday, citing serious reports of mistreatment. Goldsmith took to X (formerly Twitter), highlighting that Khan had been deprived of visits from family and lawyers, and …
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has proposed introducing a common currency for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member countries. He made this suggestion during the 23rd SCO Heads of Government meeting, held virtually. In his address, Sharif emphasized the importance of economic cooperation among SCO nations. He stated that a unified currency would facilitate smoother trade …
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The Pakistani rupee (PKR) fell for the third straight day against the US dollar (USD) on Thursday. It opened at 277.6 in the interbank market and stayed bearish throughout the day. By the end of trading, the rupee closed at 277.84, losing 10 paisas against the dollar. In the open market, the PKR traded between …
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In a troubling trend, at least 10 Indian flights have received hoax bomb threats over the past 48 hours. These threats have caused significant delays and diversions across the country. On Tuesday, Singapore’s Air Force responded promptly. They dispatched two fighter jets to escort an Air India Express plane away from populated areas following a …
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Rawalpindi – Dengue cases in Rawalpindi are showing a downward trend as the number of daily positive cases has decreased. In the last three days, a total of 267 positive cases were reported, averaging 89 new cases per day. The District Health Authority’s dengue data shows that positive cases for the last three consecutive days …
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