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As West Asia Conflict intensifies; WHO says, "Public health risks are soar
Updated : 2 days, 1 hour ago IST
The WHO has called on all parties to protect civilians and advocated that Peace remains the best medicine.
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Ramazan inflation exposes Pakistan's weak market regulation
Updated : 5 days, 19 hours ago IST
Fruit and vegetable prices in Punjab surged during Ramazan, exceeding official rate lists and straining consumers. Vendors cite higher wholesale costs, while farmers face rising production expenses. Weak enforcement and supply-demand pressures continue to challenge Pakistan's price control s
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Pakistan faces economic "inflation bomb" as fuel prices surge 20%
Updated : 6 days, 14 hours ago IST
The announcement has sparked widespread anxiety across the country, where residents are already battling high living costs during the month of Ramadan. Commuters and workers have expressed despair over the rapid cost-of-living increase.
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Australia suffer double-blow: Ellyse Perry, Kim Garth to miss ODI series a
Updated : 2 weeks, 4 days ago IST
Australia suffer major blows as Ellyse Perry and Kim Garth have both been ruled out for the three ODIs against India, with the announcement coming moments before their first 50-over encounter on Tuesday.
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"Will put stamp on all activities to solidify relationship": Indian High C
Updated : 2 weeks, 4 days ago IST
High Commissioner of India to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, on Tuesday, said that the relationship between Canada and India has transformed in recent months and added that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to India will "put a stamp" on all bilateral steps taken to "solidify" the New
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Himachal going to face revenue deficit of Rs 10,000 crore: Dy CM Mukesh Ag
Updated : 3 weeks ago IST
"The Centre is trying to weaken the states, especially those ruled by Congress. We discussed the revenue deficit grant. Himachal Pradesh is going to face a revenue deficit of Rs 10,000 crore. We had been receiving the grant for the past five years, but it was stopped abruptly by the centr
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PM Modi holds bilateral talks with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres
Updated : 3 weeks ago IST
Earlier in the day, Guterres called for utilising Artificial Intelligence for global good and mitigate challenges being faced by humanity. He urged countries to come together and prepare, protect, and invest in people. Today international cooperation is difficult. Trust is strained, and tech
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Global AI Impact Summit: UN Chief calls for global unity, says science-led
Updated : 3 weeks ago IST
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Friday called for utilising Artificial Intelligence for global good and mitigate challenges being faced by humanity. He urged countries to come together and prepare, protect, and invest in people. Today international cooperation is difficult. Trust
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Global food systems under strain, AI can transform agriculture: Devendra F
Updated : 3 weeks, 1 day ago IST
Speaking at the India AI Summit 2026, Fadnavis said that for countries of the Global South, agriculture is not just an economic activity but a pillar of livelihood, social stability, and national security. He added that India recognises this reality deeply and, under the leadership of Pri
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Madushanka approved as replacement for Pathirana in SL's T20 WC squad
Updated : 3 weeks, 2 days ago IST
A press release from the ICC said, "The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Dilshan Madushanka as a replacement for Matheesha Pathirana in the Sri Lanka squad. Madushanka was named as a replacement when Pathirana was ruled out after sustaining a muscle
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Trade deficit deepens as Pakistan's external fragility resurfaces in FY26
Updated : 3 weeks, 2 days ago IST
Pakistan's external position has again come under strain during the first seven months of FY 2025-26, as a ballooning trade deficit offset improvements in remittances and services exports.
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Pakistan's road lifeline sinks deeper into debt despite higher tolls
Updated : 3 weeks, 4 days ago IST
Pakistan's highway authority has become the federal government's largest financial burden, with losses exceeding PKR 2 trillion and liabilities nearing PKR 3.1 trillion, Dawn reported. Despite higher toll revenues and fresh government loans, deficits persist as rising interest costs, expense
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