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Pakistan Railways set to begin work on Thar coal connectivity project
Pakistan Railways is set to begin work on the Thar coal railway connectivity project following approval from the Sindh government, which is finalising the project’s cost-benefit study. According to a news report, despite the approval by the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) in December last year, progress on the project had been…
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Is Masjid al-Haram the Most Expensive Building in the World in 2024?
Masjid al-Haram, the grand mosque surrounding Islam’s holiest site, the Kaaba, has been officially recognized as the world’s most expensive building. According to a recent report by British media outlet The Telegraph, this iconic structure tops a list of the globe’s 20 most costly buildings. Notably, two of the priciest buildings are situated in Mecca,…
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President Zardari summons NA to meet on July 30
– Advertisement – ISLAMABAD, Jul 27 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday summoned the session of the National Assembly to he be held on July 30. The National Assembly will meet at the Parliament House on Tuesday at 1700 hours, according to a President House press release. – Advertisement – The president summoned the…
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Ban on arms licenses lifted from August 1; check full details
KARACHI – Sindh government has lifted a ban on the issuance of arms licences in the province with effect from August 1. The provincial government has issued a notification in this regard, directing the deputy commissioners to restart the process for issuance of arms licenses from August 1, 2024. “With the approval of Minister for…
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Vivo Y28 Price in Pakistan & Specifications
Vivo recently launched the Y28 series of smartphones, which have been gaining attention online due to their impressive features and specifications. The Y28 series includes a powerful processor, large memory capacity, and long-lasting battery, making it ideal for both work and play. Its sleek design also makes it an attractive choice for users seeking a…
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Anti-Pakistan bill lands in the US Senate
US Republican Senator Marco Rubio introduced a bill on Friday, aiming to halt security assistance to Pakistan for its alleged threats towards India. The US-India Defence Cooperation Act requires a report on Pakistan’s “use of offensive force, including through terrorism and proxy groups against India”. The proposed bill also aims to “bar Pakistan from receiving…
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Royal family breaks silence on Meghan Markle’s UK plans
Royal family breaks silence on Meghan Markle’s UK plans The Royal family has reportedly reacted to Meghan Markle’s plan to return to the UK for the 2027 Invictus Games which is set to take place in Birmingham. For the unversed, Prince Harry recently announced that he will be bringing his passion project to the UK…
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Ukraine air defences downed 4 Russian drones and one missile, air force says
KYIV: Ukraine’s air defences shot down four attack drones and one missile fired by Russia in an overnight attack on Saturday, the Ukrainian air force said. Ukraine destroys 25 of 38 drones in Russian attack, air force says “All targets were shot down by the Ukrainian Defence Forces in Dnipro, Poltava, Kharkiv and Kyiv regions,”…
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Naqvi talks with Liaquat Baloch over JI protest demands
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has contacted Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) leader Liaquat Baloch over the party’s protest sit-in, ARY News reported on Saturday. Interior Minister in a telephonic conversation with JI Naib Ameer Liaquat Baloch discussed the party’s demands in its protest campaign. “The government is very serious to hold talks with Jamaat-e-Islami,” Mohsin Naqvi said……
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The vehicle that won’t travel to the Moon: This Week in Space
The United States space agency, NASA, has decided to cancel its plan to launch the VIPER (“Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover”) unmanned wheeled robotic rover, which was designed to search for ice in the lunar soil. In the agency’s announcement, it was stated that the decision was made due to escalating costs, delays in development,…
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