FC thwarts ‘major terrorist activity’ in Balochistan: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: The Inter-Services Public Relations said  Saturday the Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan, in an intelligence-based operation, thwarted a “major terrorist activity” in the province. “FC Balochistan conducted an IBO on a suspected terrorist hideout in Buleda, Turbat, Balochistan,” the military’s media wing said. The security forces, according to ISPR, killed “a key terrorist of the […]

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Youth presumed dead after falling into canal while making TikTok video

ISLAMABAD: A teenager is thought to have drowned on Friday while making a TikTok video in Bahawalnagar’s Minchinabad, a private news channel reported. Mohammad Sufyan Sheikh was recording a video with his friends when he slipped from edge of the Sadiqia Canal and fell into it. His body has not been found yet. Rescue officials […]

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Prince Harry is trying to make it work in L.A with ‘dominating’ wife Meghan Markle

Ever since Prince Harry made his move to L.A, his life and decisions have been microanalysed with a fine tooth comb and many have come to find him a man hidden within his wife’s shadow. A British writer, Lady Colin Campbell recently weighed in her own thoughts regarding the prince and his move, claiming Prince […]

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Three-year-old girl dies as new coronavirus infections grow in Belgium

BRUSSELS: Belgium is confronting a worrying growth in new coronavirus infections as a three-year-old girl has become the country’s youngest known victim, officials said Friday. Health spokesman Boudewijn Catry said three people die each day in Belgium from COVID-19, including recently the toddler and an 18-year-old. The young girl had “severe” pre-existing conditions, but Catry […]

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IPL to kick off in UAE from September 19, says chairman

NEW DELHI: The star-studded Indian Premier League cricket will start on September 19 in the United Arab Emirates, its chairman Brijesh Patel told AFP on Friday, adding that players may need to undergo quarantine.  However, the IPL chairman added that the participating players may need to undergo quarantine. He said the world’s richest cricket tournament […]

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West Indies bowl in decider against England, with Jofra Archer back on team

MANCHESTER: West Indies captain Jason Holder won the toss and elected to field against England in the deciding third Test at Old Trafford on Friday. England made two changes to the side that won the second Test by 113 runs at the Manchester ground on Monday to level the three-match series at 1-1. Fast bowler […]

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EOBI starts inter-bank funds transfer to expedite transactions

Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) on Thursday said it was starting IBFT (inter-bank funds transfer) for its registered employers to ease transactions. In a statement, the EOBI said: “EOBI aims to ease the process of contribution collection and pension disbursement by all possible means.” “This recent initiative will definitely reduce collection and recovery lead times […]

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Third spell of heavy rain, thunderstorm to hit Karachi on July 26

Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Friday predicted the third spell of monsoon in Karachi where thunderstorms and gusts of winds before heavy rainfall are expected in the metropolis between July 26 and July 27. According to the met department chief Sardar Sarfaraz, a low-pressure area is expected in India’s Gujrat on July 24 that would […]

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Farogh Naseem rejoins cabinet as law minister

ISLAMABAD: Senator Farogh Naseem of MQM-P took oath as the federal minister for the third time on Friday.  President Dr Arif Alvi administered the oath to Farogh Naseem in a ceremony held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr also attended by federal cabinet members and senior officers. He has been allocated the portfolio of “Law and Justice” by […]

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