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Imran Khan set to appear before Islamabad High Court, make speech
Islamabad: Former Pakistan premier Imran Khan is set to appear before the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday for pre-arrest bail amid tight security as his party announced a rally on the…
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California Senate passes bill to ban caste bias
New York: The California state Senate passed by 34-1 vote a bill that would make discrimination on the basis of caste illegal in the state. California would become the first state to…
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One dollar is now equal to 300 Pakistani rupees
Karachi: For the first time in Pakistan’s history, the US dollar on Thursday hit the 300 rupees barrier against the local currency in the interbank as well as the open market as…
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G7 finance ministers to vow support for Ukraine
Niigata: Financial leaders of the Group of Seven advanced economies are discussing ways to support Ukraine and pressure Russia to end the war as they meet in Japan starting on Thursday. Ukraine’s…
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UN rights chief urges restraint by security forces in Pakistan
United Nations: The UN Human Rights chief has called on protestors in Pakistan to refrain from violence and urged restraint by security forces, saying the rule of law is key to resolving…
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Kuwait suspends work, entry visas for Filipino expats
Kuwait: Kuwait has suspended all types of work and entry visas for Filipinos after the Philippines allegedly violated a bilateral labour agreement with the country, local media reported on Tuesday. The suspension…
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UK ‘donates’ long-range cruise missiles to support Ukraine in Russian conflict
London: The UK government on Thursday confirmed that it is supplying long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine in support of its counter-offensive in the conflict with Russia. The Storm Shadow missiles being “donated”…
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Pakistan Supreme Court terms Imran’s arrest as illegal
Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday termed former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s arrest in the Al-Qadir Trust case as illegal, media reports said. The Supreme…
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Qatar envoy to India presents credentials to Droupadi Murmu
New Delhi: Envoys of the United States of America (USA), Qatar and Monaco presented their credentials to President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Thursday. Those who…
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PTI workers’ frenzy creates havoc in Pakistan
Islamabad: Following the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan, the party’s supporters took to the streets across the country, engaging in violent protests and riots that have caused significant destruction…
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US hit by USD 7 billion weather disasters so far this year
Washington: The US has been hit by seven separate climate disasters, each with losses exceeding $1 billion, through the end of April, according to the latest climate report released by the National…
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Family of slain Indian-American woman raise money to fight gun violence
New York: The family members of a 33 year-old Indian-American woman, who was allegedly shot at and killed by her husband last month, are raising money to help prevent gun violence. Nabaruna…
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Imran Khan’s aide Mehmood Qureshi arrested as unrest grips Pakistan
Islamabad: Pakistan’s former foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, a close aide of ousted prime minister Imran Khan, was arrested by police on Thursday, amid worsening political turmoil that has left at least…
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Indian firms invest CAD 6.6 Billion in Canada creating thousands of jobs: Report
Washington: Indian companies have invested more than CAD 6.6 billion in Canada creating tens and thousands of jobs in the country, with all of them planning to invest more in the future,…
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Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 jolts Japan
Tokyo: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.4 struck Japan’s southern Chiba prefecture on Thursday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. According to the weather agency, the quake occurred in southern Chiba…
