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ISLAMABAD: Electricity demand in Pakistan has officially crashed, signaling a significant challenge for the energy sector. This drop will likely outweigh a nominal decline in fuel costs next month, resulting in a substantial increase in quarterly tariff adjustments. This situation arises despite the addition of 21,000 MW of generation capacity over the past six years, …
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Peshawar: The Anti-Terrorism Court in Peshawar acquitted all 18 accused, including workers of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), in connection with the May 9 riots. The court cited a lack of evidence as the reason for the acquittal, according to news. Prosecutors charged the defendants with protesting in Landi Kotal on May 9, 2023. They accused them …
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At least 46 people, including 37 children, drowned in Bihar, India, while celebrating the Hindu festival Jitiya Parv. The tragedy unfolded as families performed ritual baths in rivers and ponds swollen by recent floods, according to local officials on Thursday. These incidents occurred between Tuesday and Wednesday across 15 districts in Bihar. The festival, which …
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As Israel’s invasion of Gaza enters Day 356, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has described the situation for two million Palestinians as a “living hell that somehow gets even worse by the day.” He emphasized the catastrophic conditions faced by residents in the region. “In the face of these catastrophic conditions, the women and men of …
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Dozens of people have been killed in Israeli attacks across Lebanon, according to health authorities. The Israeli air force expanded its bombardment for a fourth consecutive day. This escalation occurs despite growing international calls for a ceasefire. On Thursday, Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health reported that at least 29 people were killed in the latest …
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The Saudi Ministry of Hajj has issued a stern warning to Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs about the rising issue of Pakistani beggars in Saudi Arabia. These individuals are entering the kingdom under Umrah visas. Sources indicate that Saudi authorities are increasingly concerned about the growing number of beggars arriving for religious pilgrimages. They warned …
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A recent incident involving an employee at Crusteez Donuts has taken social media by storm, drawing both attention and amusement from the public. The controversy began when the employee was caught on video saying, “Lanat ho ap pe to CPJ Qazi Faez Isa.” The comment quickly went viral, leading to Qazi Faez Isa and Crusteez …
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New research reveals that engaging in 30 to 40 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise each day can effectively counteract the negative health effects of sitting for extended periods. This finding emerges from a meta-analysis published in 2020, which analyzed data from nine studies involving 44,370 participants across four countries, all equipped with fitness trackers. …
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Top national cricketers have raised significant concerns regarding mental health and delays in obtaining no-objection certificates (NOCs) from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). During the recent PCB Connection Camp, players expressed frustration over how these delays impact their participation in foreign leagues. Local news outlets reported these concerns, citing sources close to the situation. The …
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In the latest episode of Al Jazeera’s Centre Stage, civil rights lawyer Clive Stafford Smith shares insights into his work as legal counsel for prisoners at Guantanamo Bay. In Part 1 of the episode, Stafford Smith focuses on Aafia Siddiqui, his most well-known client. He argues that Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist, is a victim of …
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