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Cash-starved Pakistan to repay USD 1bn early on Dec 2: SBP governor
Islamabad: Pakistan’s central bank chief said on Friday that the cash-strapped country would repay a USD 1 billion international bond on December 2, three days before its due date. Jameel Ahmad, Governor…
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COVID-19 cases continue to hit a record high for third consecutive day in China
Beijing: China witnessed a record number of coronavirus cases for the third consecutive day on Saturday, with infections surpassing 35,000 despite large-scale lockdowns under the stringent Zero-COVID policy, triggering rare protests and…
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Pakistan forces withdraw after Baloch militant group vows to attack police stations
New Delhi: Several gangs of hardened criminals united on Friday under the umbrella of a banned militant group in Pakistan and threatened to attack six police stations in Rojhan tehsil of Rajanpur…
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Sri Lanka plans to end power cuts next year
Colombo: Sri Lanka’s Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera on Saturday said that he will take all possible measures to ensure uninterrupted power supply by January next year. Sri Lanka has been…
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Amid financial squeeze, a $1.5m sculpture for UK PM’s garden
London: As millions feel a financial crunch in the UK, the government has splurged 1.3 million pounds (US$1.5 m) on a sculpture for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s garden. The bronze sculpture by…
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13,214 Norwegian visitor visas for Indians from Jan-Oct 2022
New Delhi: Indians gained the most as Norway granted a total of 13,214 visitor visas to them from January until October this year, according to a report. Statistics provided by the Norwegian…
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Democrats to face acid test on ongoing probe against Trump
Washington: The Democrats have stemmed a Republican Red Wave and a Tsunami, limited the losses in the house and successfully retained the majority in the Senate but face very stiff challenges before…
- Technology
Apple makes about Rs 1.5L every second, Microsoft pockets Rs 1.1L
New Delhi: Do you know how much profit Apple makes every second? It is a staggering over $1,820 (over Rs 1.48 lakh), making the iPhone maker the world’s most profitable company —…
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Ukraine sets up 3,720 emergency shelters amid widespread power outage
Kiev: Ukrainian authorities have set up 3,720 emergency shelters across the country after a latest barrage of Russian missile strikes caused widespread electricity outage across the war-torn nation, a top official said…
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10 dead, 9 injured in China residential building fire
Beijing: Ten people were killed and nine others injured in a fire at a residential building in Urumqi, capital of China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, authorities said on Friday. The fire broke…
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50 Ukrainian servicemen freed in prisoner swap with Russia
Kiev: After the latest prisoner swap with Russia, 50 Ukrainian servicemen have returned home, Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Andriy Yermak said. Among those released were two officers, as well as…
- Pakistan
Pak Prez in Lahore to consult Imran Khan over Army chief appointment
Lahore: Pakistan President Arif Alvi on Thursday arrived at Zaman Park to reportedly meet Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief and deposed prime minister Imran Khan after the latter said that the two would…
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Shanghai Disneyland to reopen on Friday
Shanghai: The Shanghai Disneyland will reopen on Friday and tickets are available for purchase starting Thursday, according to an official announcement. The reopening is with a controlled capacity. Some sites, performances, canteens…
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Dubai port fire: Court upholds verdict against Indian, 4 others
Dubai: The Court of Appeals in Dubai has upheld a verdict against five men, including an Indian, who were convicted of causing massive fire and blast on a ship docked at the…
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Imran claims resentment within Pakistan army on the rise
Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has claimed he knew the army very well and that resentment within the institution was on the rise. Although a fake narrative had been built…
