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US may put ‘very big bounty’ on Afghan Taliban leaders, Secretary of State Rubio says – World
WASHINGTON: The U.S. may place a “very big bounty” on the top leaders of the Taliban, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday, adding he was hearing that the Taliban held more American hostages than previously reported. “Just hearing the Taliban is holding more American hostages than has been reported,” Rubio said in a…
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Parliamentary schemes: Discretionary spending sees threefold increase
The coalition government has intensified discretionary spending on parliamentarians’ schemes, with fund releases soaring to Rs 48.3 billion by mid-January 2024. This figure represents nearly three times the amount that was allocated until December 2024 and exceeds the Ministry of Finance’s prescribed ceilings for the first three quarters of the fiscal year. Details of Fund……
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Sugar price up by Rs18 per kg
Lahore: The prices of sugar in Lahore have continued to rise, even though the sugarcane crushing season is in full swing, ARY News reported on Sunday, quoting dealers. In just a few days, sugar prices have surged by 18 rupees per kilogram, according to the Dealers Association. The current ex-mill rate of sugar ranges between…
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Iran FM Abbas Araghchi arrives in Kabul in first visit after Taliban’s takeover – World
KABUL: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Kabul Sunday on the highest-level visit by an Iranian official to the Afghan capital since the Taliban’s takeover in 2021. The one-day visit is part of an effort to bolster relations between the two countries and “pursue mutual interests”, according to foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei. Upon…
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Donald Trump praises British PM for ‘good job’ ahead of phone call – World
MIAMI: US President Donald Trump applauded British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday for doing “a very good job”, saying the two leaders would have a call within 24 hours. “I think he’s done a very good job thus far,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. “I like him a lot”. His comments come…
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PCB chief says Saim Ayub’s career can’t be risked for Champions Trophy
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi addresses a press conference (left) and Saim Ayub in London for Ankle treatment (right). — Screengrab/GeoNews/X/ PCB Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has suggested that Saim Ayub might not be… Continue Reading News Source: www.thenews.com.pk
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One killed, seven wounded in Khuzdar bus blast
A view of the damaged passenger bus (left) the remains of the vehicle used in the blast in Khuzdar on January 26, 2025. — Geo News KHUZDAR: A roadside blast in the Khori area of Balochistan’s Khuzdar has killed one person while wounding… Continue Reading News Source: www.thenews.com.pk
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India shows military might and diversity at Republic Day parade – World
NEW DELHI: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto looked on as guest of honour at India’s annual military and cultural parade in New Delhi held to mark the country’s 76th Republic Day on Sunday. Republic Day marks the adoption of India’s post-independence constitution in 1950 with the parade being held at a revamped colonial-era boulevard that also…
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Tangshan welcomes Chinese New Year with colorful celebrations
– Advertisement – – Advertisement – – Advertisement – BEIJING, Jan 26 (APP): A group of overseas bloggers and foreign media journalists joined the locals in vibrant and colourful celebrations of the Chinese New Year held in Tangshan, Hebei Province.Bloggers and journalists from Pakistan, Germany, South Korea, Philippines, Belarus, Latvia, and Iraq participated in the…
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Telecom data shows decline in 3G/4G users and penetration
The number of 3G and 4G users in Pakistan declined to 138.496 million by the end of December 2024 from 139.037 million in November, according to data from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). This resulted in a decrease in Next Generation Mobile Service (NGMS) penetration from 56.9% in November to 56.58% in December. Teledensity, reflecting…
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