Following a recent attack on Bondi Beach, Australia, which left 15 people dead, two videos began circulating on social media. One claimed that Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had blamed Pakistan for the attack and announced a visa ban on Pakistani nationals. Another purported to show Pakistanis celebrating the incident. Both statements are false. Claim […]
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Investors seeking both security and growth seem to have reached an unexpected consensus in 2025, that of bitcoin. BTC$87,554.40 failing to capture either trade. That sentiment is evident in a year-to-date comparison of widely followed major assets, including stocks, gold, 10-year Treasuries, bitcoin, industrial metals such as copper and the dollar index. Gold, a traditional
PM says dialogue is possible on legitimate issues as PTI founder’s sister rules out talks Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a federal cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad. PHOTO: PID Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday the government was open to dialogue with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf but would not accept what
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The first phase of the privatization process is completed; Lucky Cement, Airblue, Arif Habib in the race Bidders submit sealed bids Tuesday morning. Three bids were submitted on Tuesday morning for the 75% stake in Pakistan International Airlines, with the first phase of the bidding process completed at 11:15 am. “The first phase of the
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Titanic Filmmaker Steven Spielberg refused to work with Ben Affleck on a film project according to Hollywood screenwriter and director Mike Binder. Binder spoke about his recent appearance on A bad movie podcast on the tension between Batman star and Spielberg. The 67-year-old revealed the man behind Titanic had initially been interested in making his
District and sessions court rejects airline’s appeals, fines carrier for delaying compensation ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad court has ordered Pakistani airline Airblue to pay 5.41 billion rupees ($19.5 million) in compensation to victims of a 2010 plane crash, rejecting all appeals filed by the airline, court officials said. The decision was given by the District and
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DeFi Lending and Borrowing Protocol The fight over Aave’s governance is starting to cost investors dearly. The AAVE token is down about 18% over the past seven days, making it the worst performer among the top 100 cryptocurrencies, even as bitcoin, ether and other major tokens trade flat or slightly higher. The selloff stands out
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Five police officers were killed on Tuesday when gunmen opened fire on a police vehicle in Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, officials said. The attackers set fire to the vehicle after shooting at it in Karak district, police said. The police officers were on duty when the ambush took place. Police identified the slain policemen
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‘Percy Jackson’ Season 3 Announces Exciting New Cast Addition Percy Jackson and the Olympianwhich continues to be a huge success since 2023, is now recruiting actors for its upcoming third season. Originally written by Rick Riordan, the series was adapted Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief for the first season, The sea monster
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Despite the government’s announcement of economic aid to minorities in 2025, progress in security, religious freedom and LAHORE: In 2025, Punjab’s record on religious minority rights reflected a complex mix of political ambitions and challenges on the ground. As the provincial government rolled out expanded budgets, welfare programs, and legal reforms, human rights groups questioned
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