Bilawal says those involved in cipher case must be penalised

Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari says those found guilty of violating the constitution must be penalised.  Speaking on the floor of the National Assembly, he alleged that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) misused the cipher for political gains. As misuse of cipher is a violation of the constitution, he said, the PTI should be penalised.  He claimed that the […]

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Supreme Court reserves verdict on Bhutto reference

The Supreme Court on Monday reserved its judgment in the Bhutto reference as the nine-member bench completed the process of hearing the arguments of all the parties concerned.  The court will announce the verdict some other day, Chief Justice Faez Isa remarked, as Ahmed Raza Kasuri – the complainant whose application resulted in Zulfikar Ali […]

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Ambani’s son pre-wedding bash: It is nothing short of a fairy tale

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding has been the talk of the town, especially with the extravagant pre-wedding celebrations currently underway in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The youngest son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s family, Anant’s wedding festivities have naturally attracted attention for their opulence and grandeur. Pre-wedding cost The three-day extravaganza, spanning from March 1 to March […]

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Atif Aslam performs live with Firdaus Orchestra in Dubai

Pakistani playback singer, songwriter, composer, and actor Atif Aslam performs a much-anticipated live concert with the Firdaus Orchestra ensemble, which is mentored by A R Rahman in Dubai. The singer graced the Coca-Cola Arena stage at 9pm UAE time on Saturday. The 40-year-old performed his fan favourites such as ‘Pehli Dafa’, ‘Jeena Jeena’, ‘Rafta Rafta’, […]

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Global energy CO2 emissions hit record high in 2023 as droughts cut hydropower generation

Global energy-related emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) hit a record high last year, driven partly by increased fossil fuel use in countries where droughts hampered hydropower production, International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Friday. Steep cuts in CO2 emissions, mainly from burning fossil fuels, will be needed in the coming years if targets to limit […]

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New Chile lithium projects coming, Canada concerned about critical metals market manipulation

Chile wants to have three or four new lithium projects operational by 2026, the country’s Minister of Finance Mario Marcel said on Saturday. The South American country – the world’s largest copper producer and the second-largest producer of lithium – initiated a policy last year to increase state control of the strategic metal needed in […]

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Domestic tourism: Years removed from war, Iraqis seek new desert escapades

Far from the hustle and bustle of major cities, young Iraqis are increasingly taking advantage of a renewed sense of safety to explore the country’s serene desert getaways. Sheltering amidst the golden dunes, Ghadanfar Abdallah and his friends gather around a flickering campfire in the Samawah desert south of the capital, humming tunes, laughing and […]

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Agriculture in the global warming era: Artificial glaciers stave off drought in Kyrgyzstan

In the Tian-Shan Mountains of Kyrgyzstan, villagers have made an artificial glacier to provide water for their drought-hit farms. Standing on the ice hillock, farmer Erkinbek Kaldanov said he was optimistic about harnessing nature to counteract climate change. “We won’t have any more problems with water,” said the farmer, who was worried for his sheep […]

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Israeli military steps up strikes on Hamas in Gaza’s Khan Younis

The Israeli military said on Sunday it intensified operations in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, destroying dozens of Hamas targets in a blitz of air and artillery strikes. The air force and artillery hit about 50 targets within six minutes, it said, in a bid to “intensify operational achievements in the area.” “During […]

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