The Lahore High Court has instructed the Election Commission to respond to a contempt of court petition regarding the scheduling of elections to the Punjab Assembly. The court had previously ruled on Friday that the ECP should announce a date for the polls, yet no date has been issued, prompting the contempt petition. In its …
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After critical documentary, Indian tax officers search BBC offices
Indian tax officials search BBC bureaus after critical documentary on Modi Indian tax officers have conducted searches on the BBC’s bureaus in Mumbai and New Delhi. The searches took place after the BBC released a documentary that was critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s role in the 2002 Gujarat riots. The documentary focused on Modi’s …
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Actor and wife of Turkish series Kurulus Osman die in earthquake, mourned by fans
Turkish actor Çağdaş Çankaya, best known for his role in the hit series Kuruluş Osman, and his wife Zilan Tigris, a professional musician, have tragically been declared dead following the catastrophic earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria. The quakes have killed thousands of people and forced millions to stay outdoors in extreme weather. As rescue …
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Nora Fatehi to Star in Kunal Khemu’s Debut Film ‘Madgaon Express’
Nora Fatehi, the actor and dancer, is all set to play a role in Kunal Khemu’s debut directorial project ‘Madgaon Express’. The film was announced in August 2022 and is produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani under their banner, Excel Entertainment. According to sources, the film is a fun-filled comedy with an ensemble cast, …
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Over 40,000 dead as 9 rescued from Turkihe earthquake debris
Nine survivors were pulled from the rubble more than a week after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkiye and neighboring Syria, as the focus of aid efforts turned towards helping survivors without shelter or enough food in freezing temperatures. The death toll in the combined countries is over 41,000, with many left homeless and struggling …
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President Alvi rejects approval of ‘mini-budget ordinance’ for IMF deal
On Tuesday, President Dr Arif Alvi rejected a request by the federal government to approve an ordinance that would impose new taxes to generate additional revenue in line with the conditions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and revive a stalled $6.5 billion bailout package. According to an official statement released by the President House, …
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Zalmi Defeats Kings by 2 Runs in Nail-Biting Match
In a thrilling second match of the Pakistan Super League 2023 held at the National Bank Cricket Arena on Tuesday, Captain Imad Wasim’s unbeaten 80 went in vain as Peshawar Zalmi beat Karachi Kings by just two runs. Peshawar Zalmi batted first after Karachi Kings’ invitation and posted 199-5, thanks to Tom Kohler-Cadmore’s impressive 92 …
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BBC responds to Indian tax authorities’ survey
The Income Tax Department in India conducted a survey at the offices of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in Mumbai and Delhi on Tuesday, as part of an investigation into alleged tax evasion. The BBC stated that it was cooperating fully with the tax authorities, and hoped to resolve the situation as soon as possible. …
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Interbank rupee gains momentum against dollar
The Pakistani rupee gained ground against the US dollar in interbank trading on Tuesday, rising by Rs2.59 to be quoted at 266.85. This gain came after the local currency had seen a decline on the first day of the week, closing at 269.44 against the greenback. The slight strengthening of the rupee has been attributed …
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Flying taxis to launch in Dubai by 2026
Dubai is set to launch air taxis by 2026. During the World Government Summit, the UAE’s Vice-President, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, approved the design and locations for air taxi stations in Dubai. He confirmed in a recent tweet that the air taxis will start operating within three years. Women-Only Pink Taxis in Karachi The air …