KARACHI: The General Assembly decided, with effect from 2012, to observe World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March each year. In order to raise public awareness of Down Syndrome, the General Assembly invites all Member States, relevant organizations of the United Nations system and other international organizations, as well as civil society, including non-governmental organizations […]
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LONDON: Heathrow Airport, the world’s second busiest travel hub, took to the X Friday (21st March, 2025) to report massive disruption due to a power outage caused by a large fire nearby. Asking passengers and staff to avoid approaching the Airport, authorities stated by means of Social Media: “Passengers are advised not to travel to […]
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GAZA: Al-Qassam Brigade, the Military Wing of Hamas, claimed Thursday (20th March, 2025) that it had bombed the city of Tel Aviv deep inside the occupied territories with a barrage of M90 rockets from here to avenge renewed Israeli aerial attacks that killed hundreds of Palestinian men, women and children. This was the premiere retaliation […]
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AUKLAND: New Zealand’s 15-year-old Sam Ruthe entered his name in the record books of athletics by running a mile in 3:58:35 here Wednesday (19th March, 2025) and thus becoming the youngest person to break the four-minute barrier. Commenting on his achievement Sam Ruthe said that was his favourite goal the he had reached: “I’ve definitely […]
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WASHINGTON: Following Trump’s hour-long telephonic conversation on Wednesday (19th March, 2025) with Zelenskyy, White House informed that possible US ownership of Ukrainian Nuclear Power Plants was also discussed. Commenting on his talk with Putin, US President posted on his Truth Social network: “Much of the discussion was based on the call made yesterday with President […]
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways (PR) will operate five special Eid-ul-Fitr trains offering economy, AC business and AC standard classes. Federal Government has announced Monday 31st March to Wednesday 2nd April as public holidays facilitating the masses observe Eid-ul-Fitr. Newspakistan.tv Sana Mehmood
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BRUSSELS: European Commission officially launched the EUDIS Business Accelerator and Matchmaking (BAMM) programme under the EU Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS), a flagship initiative of the European Defence Fund (EDF) to support new defence companies. This was made during the programme kick-off meeting attended by François Arbault, Director for Defence Industry at the European Commission and […]
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TORKHAM: The border crossing here, that remained closed for 25 days, has been reopened for trade and people (on foot) Wednesday (19th March, 2025). Since Afghans agreed to dismantle the controversial structures that was the bone of contention, bilateral trade resumed and trucks carrying commodities commenced entering Afghanistan. It is pertinent to mention here that […]
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MOSCOW: Despite Putin-Trump’s telephonic conversation on Tuesday (19th March, 2025) Russia and Ukraine continued aerial attacks against each other. Moscow had agreed to temporarily stop attacks on energy infrastructure targets, yet hours later the two countries commenced aerial assaults. While Russia claims that Ukraine had attacked one of its oil facilities, Kyiv accuses Moscow of […]
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ISLAMABAD: Muslims in Pakistan will be celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday (31st March, 2025). The government of Pakistan has announced 31st March and 1st, 2nd April as public holidays on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Newspakistan.tv Anum Mashkoor
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