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Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan predicts short tenure of Shehbaz Sharif-led govt
Islamabad: Beleaguered former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan on Wednesday predicted a short tenure for the current Shehbaz Sharif-led government as he anticipated his imprisonment in a slew of cases to end…
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Netherlands: 14K kids’ shoes laid out to protest against Gaza war
At least 14,000 pairs of children’s shoes were laid out in Vredenburg Square in the city of Utrecht in Netherlands to draw attention to the tragic deaths of Palestinian children in the…
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Facebook, Messenger & Instagram down again worldwide
Social media apps Facebook Messenger and Instagram reportedly on Wednesday, March 20, were down worldwide, leading to users finding it difficult to access their accounts. The outage appeared around 10:45 am ET,…
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Happiness Index 2024: India behind Pak, Iraq & Palestine at 126th spot
New York: India was ranked 126th out of 143 nations in a global happiness index released on Wednesday which noted that older age is associated with higher life satisfaction in the world’s…
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PM Modi speaks to Ukraine Prez Zelensky, supports early end to conflict
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and conveyed India’s consistent support for all efforts for peace and bringing an early end to its ongoing…
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Pakistan not to tolerate cross-border terrorism: PM Shehbaz Sharif
Islamabad: Amidst a spike in terror attacks in Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday asserted that his government will not tolerate any acts of cross-border terrorism and that his country would…
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India criticises UfC model for UNSC reform, calls for UN 2.0
United Nations: India has criticised a model for the UN Security Council presented by the Uniting for Consensus group that includes Pakistan, saying it stands against the idea supported by a majority…
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GCC, EU discuss Schengen visa waiver for Gulf citizens
A visa waiver process for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) citizens in the Schengen area has been discussed between senior officials of the GCC and the European Union (EU). This came during a…
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PM Modi dials Vladimir Putin, congratulates him on poll victory
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on his landslide victory in the presidential elections on Sunday, and expressed his sincere wishes for the well-being and…
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US highlights irregularities in Feb 8 polls in Pakistan
Washington: The US has highlighted irregularities in the February 8 general elections in Pakistan and expressed the US commitment to strengthening the cash-strapped country’s democratic institutions and cooperating to counter terrorist threats.…
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Biden and Trump notch more wins in primaries as they set sights on November rematch
Washington: US President Joe Biden and his rival and predecessor Donald Trump, the presumptive presidential nominees for their parties, have secured more delegates by winning their respective primaries, continuing their march towards…
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Arrest warrants issued for Imran Khan’s party leaders in May 9 case
Islamabad: An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan on Tuesday issued non-bailable arrest warrants against Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and others belonging to jailed ex-premier Imran Khan’s party in a case related…
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Pak court acquits Imran Khan in two cases related to vandalism
Islamabad: In some relief to Imran Khan, a court in Pakistan on Tuesday acquitted the jailed former prime minister in two different cases related to the incidents of vandalism during his anti-government…
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H-1B initial registration period to close on March 22
Washington: The initial registration period for the H-1B visas, the most sought-after by Indian IT professionals, for fiscal 2025 closes on March 22, a federal agency has said. The H-1B visa is…
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Rajnath & Austin discuss growing momentum in defence ties between India & US
Washington: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday spoke over the phone with his American counterpart Lloyd Austin to discuss on a wide range of bilateral, regional and global issues amidst a “growing…
