MELBOURNE: Iga Swiatek survived a tough test against former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin to reach the second round in Melbourne on Tuesday as Carlos Alcaraz prepared to make his bow. The Polish world number one came through 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 against the player she beat to win her first Grand Slam title, at the […]
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RAWALPINDI: Sheikh Rashid Ahmed (head of a non-entity called AML – a PTI ally) was nabbed and taken to the New Town Police Station as soon as an Anti-Terrorism Court here on Tuesday (16th Jan, 2024) rejected his bail in the 9th May riot case. It may be recalled that he was earlier picked up […]
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ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Govt has slashed the price of petrol by Rs. 8/liter from 16th till 31st of January, 2024. Taking to the Twitter Ministry of Finance stated: “Government of Pakistan has reduced Petrol price by 8 rupees, whereas price of High Speed Diesel has been maintained during the fortnight stating from 16th January, 2024, as […]
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GENEVA: The United Nations needs $4.2 billion this year to provide humanitarian aid in Ukraine and to refugees who have fled, but feared a likely shortfall as the Gaza war dominates global attention. Russia’s war in Ukraine is set to enter its third year in February and the UN said it was vital to maintain […]
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GAZA: During the 100 days of Hamas-Israel conflict 24,000 Palestinians lost their lives. Deadly violence in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and along Israel’s border with Lebanon as well as strikes by US forces and Yemen’s Houthis in the Red Sea have raised fears of an escalation beyond the Gaza Strip. The war, sparked by 7 […]
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MELBOURNE: Naomi Osaka said she had no regrets and had done the best that she could possibly do after her Grand Slam comeback came to an abrupt halt at the Australian Open on Monday (15th Jan, 2024). A single break proved enough for French 16th seed Caroline Gracia to win the opening set against her […]
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PESHAWAR: Pakistan is the fifth-largest global producer of chilghoza (pine nuts) and its yield contributes Rs 25 billion to the national kitty, half of this comes from South Waziristan, Chilghoza forests in South Waziristan are found in Badar, Shawal, Kharmang, Angoor Ada. While chilghoza from South Waziristan is globally renowned, the local cultivators face challenges […]
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ISLAMABAD: Dense fog will engulf plain areas of Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and upper Sindh during the next two days, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department. Frost is likely to occur at few places in Pothohar region during morning. Day temperatures are likely to remain below normal in most parts of Punjab due to dense fog. The […]
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KARACHI: Train operations in various parts of the country continue to face disruptions due to dense fog. Pakistan Railways authorities have assured the public that measures are being taken to restore normalcy. However, they emphasize that complete punctuality can only be achieved once weather conditions and visibility significantly improve. Commuters were advised to stay informed […]
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ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training in collaboration with National Heritage and Culture Division and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting organized a special event to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of poet and prose writer Shaikh Ayaz, in Islamabad. Minister for Education Madad Ali Sindhi in his remarks said Shaikh Ayaz’s role in […]
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