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Govt to deploy thousands of security forces for general elections – Pakistan

The government will saturate Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with thousands of security forces before the February 8 general election, officials said on Tuesday, as Pakistan battles rising militancy ahead of polls. On February 8, the country will vote in delayed polls already marred by allegations of pre-poll rigging, with former prime minister Imran Khan jailed and barred

Lionel Scaloni to remain as Argentina coach for Copa America – Sports

Lionel Scaloni will stay on as Argentina’s coach at least until the end of this summer’s Copa America, where the country will defend their title, local media reported on Monday. The news comes after the Argentina FA (AFA) President Claudio Tapia met with Scaloni to discuss the national team’s upcoming friendlies in China ahead of

Discos seek Rs42bn additional despite low usage in December – Newspaper

Nepra has fixed a public hearing on Jan 31 to decide the CPPA petition seeking Rs5.62 per unit hike.—Online/file ISLAMABAD: In yet another blow to electricity consumers, the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) on Monday sought more than 100pc (Rs5.62 per unit) increase in fuel charges to mop up about Rs42 billion for ex-Wapda Distribution

Thousands rally in Karachi against Gaza massacre, demand ceasefire

KARACHI  -   The Gaza Million March in Karachi have marked the 100 days of Israeli genocide campaign against Palestinians in Gaza and urged the global conscience to act immediately against the ethnic cleansing by Israel. A large number of people from all walks of life participated in the march. Delegations of various religio-political parties as

Border dispute strands thousands of trucks at Torkham crossing

Thousands of trucks were stranded at the busiest frontier crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan on Monday, Afghan officials said, days after border points were closed to trade in the latest row over document rules for commercial vehicle drivers. The Torkham crossing was closed to trade vehicles on Friday night, border officials said, with around 3,000

Nawaz bringing new vision: Musadik

LAHORE  -  Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Musadik Malik said on Sunday that those who had violated law must be held accountable. Talking to media here he said that PML-N Quaid Nawaz Sharif was bringing a new vision among people on the basis of his performance. He said that people would give their decision on February

Thousands of pro-Palestinians march on Washington to demand ceasefire in Gaza

WASHINGTON  -  Tens and thousands of demonstra­tors rallied and marched in Wash­ington, D.C., on Sunday to demand an end to Israel’s deadly military campaign in Gaza, marking almost 100 days since the start of the Israel-Palestinians war that is killing 250 Palestinians per day. The march, one of the biggest in this capital city, was

‘Mean Girls,’ back in school, top N.America box office – Life & Style

LOS ANGELES: Paramount’s new musical version of ‘Mean Girls’ bullied its way to the top of the North American box office on the long Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, industry analysts said Sunday. The film, based on the Broadway musical which was adapted in turn from the popular 2004 film, took in an estimated $28

Thousands join JI rally for Gaza on 100 days of Israeli atrocities – Pakistan

KARACHI: The Jamaat­-i-Islami staged a massive rally — Gaza Million March — on Sharea Faisal on Sunday to mark the completion of 100 days of Israeli brutalities against innocent people of Palestine. A large number of people, including women and children, came to Sharea Faisal from different parts of the city in cars, motorbikes, buses

US downs missile fired from Yemen at American warship: military

WASHINGTON: The US military said Sunday its forces shot down a cruise missile fired at an American destroyer warship from Houthi controlled areas of Yemen. The attack appears to be the first against a US destroyer amid a growing number of missile and drone strikes or attempted strikes by the Houthis, on what they deem

Tens of thousands rally in Karachi

ISLAMABAD: Tens of thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators rallied in Karachi to demand an end to Israel's hostilities in the battered Gaza Strip, which reached on Sunday a grim 100-day mark. Protesters marched on different roads, waving tri-color Palestinian flags and wearing keffiyeh scarves, before congregating on Sharae Faisal. The rally was organized by Jamaat-e-Islami (JI)

Thousands march in London on ‘day of action’ – Newspaper

LONDON: Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters marched in central London on Saturday as part of a “global day of action” to oppose Israel’s bombing campaign in Gaza. Around 1,700 police were on duty for the march, with major demonstrations taking place in London on most Saturdays since Israel began its war against Hamas following the October

Thousands march in London for Gaza ‘day of action’ – World

LONDON: Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters marched in central London on Saturday as part of a “global day of action” to oppose Israel’s bombing campaign in Gaza. Around 1,700 police were on duty for the march, with major demonstrations taking place in London on most Saturdays since Israel began its war against Hamas following the October

Importance of media undeniable: Yousafzai

Akhunzada Fazle Haq Mardan Commissioner Mardan Division Shaukat Ali Yousafzai has said that journalism is the touchstone of the state. The importance of media is undeniable. Journalists highlight social issues through pen and camera. The government will fully cooperate with the media to provide authentic information to the public. He along with Deputy Commissioner Mardan

Pakistani-American woman mayor makes history – Newspaper

Fauzia Janjua WASHINGTON: Fauzia Janjua, a Pakistani-American, has made history by becoming the first Muslim and South Asian woman to serve as the mayor of Mount Laurel in New Jersey. At her swearing-in ceremony at the Township Hall last week, Ms Janjua, accompanied by her family, proudly held a copy of the Holy Quran, emphasising

Pakistani-American woman mayor makes history – World

Fauzia Janjua WASHINGTON: Fauzia Janjua, a Pakistani-American, has made history by becoming the first Muslim and South Asian woman to serve as the mayor of Mount Laurel in New Jersey. At her swearing-in ceremony at the Township Hall last week, Ms Janjua, accompanied by her family, proudly held a copy of the Holy Quran, emphasising

UN deplores Israel’s ‘systematic’ refusal to grant access to north Gaza – World

GENEVA: The United Nations humanitarian office said on Friday that Israeli authorities were systematically denying it access to northern Gaza to deliver aid and this had significantly hindered the humanitarian operation there. “The operations in the north have become increasingly more complicated,” said Andrea De Domenico, head of office for the UN Office for the

Thousands of Indian teachers set to lose jobs as Muslim school funding ends

India's most populous state has stopped paying some 21,000 teachers of subjects including mathematics and science in Muslim religious schools, or madrasas, an official said on Thursday, and they could lose their jobs altogether. The teachers work at madrasas in Uttar Pradesh, ruled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist party, and the move comes

Soybeans near two-year lows as South American supply outlook improves – Markets

CANBERRA/PARIS: Chicago soybean futures regained some ground on Thursday but remained near their lowest since December 2021 amid lacklustre demand for US exports and an improved South American supply outlook. Corn futures rose but were close to their lowest since December 2020. Wheat also gained. The most active soybean contract on the Chicago Board of

Soybeans near 2-year lows as South American supply outlook improves – Markets

CANBERRA: Chicago soybean futures regained some ground on Thursday but remained near their lowest levels since December 2021 amid lacklustre demand for US exports and an improved supply outlook from South America. Corn futures rose but were close to their lowest since December 2020. Wheat also gained. The most active soybean contract on the Chicago

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