NIAMEY: The government of Niger has declared three days of national mourning following a deadly attack on a mosque in the Fambita quarter of Kokorou, where 44 civilians were killed by suspected Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) terrorists. According to the interior ministry, the attack took place in the afternoon as worshippers gathered […]
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ISLAMABAD: The nation is celebrating Pakistan Day today (Sunday) with a renewed pledge to strive for the country’s progress, stability, and unity. The day marks the historic Lahore Resolution of March 23, 1940, which laid the foundation for a separate homeland for South Asian Muslims. The celebrations began with a 31-gun salute in the federal
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CALIFORNIA: Google has launched a new AI-driven feature for Gmail’s search function, aimed at improving email search results. The “most relevant” option enhances searches by considering factors like recency, popular emails, and frequent contacts, in addition to traditional keyword searches. This global rollout is available to users with personal Google accounts and will be accessible
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PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has removed Secretary Information Arshad Khan from his post, taking strict action for violating the government advertisement policy. According to the policy, the inclusion of a political figure’s picture or political content in advertisements issued from government funds is not allowed, and these are reserved only for
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PESHAWAR: The ongoing tensions between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Atif Khan appear to be escalating, as legal disputes add fuel to the fire. Sources suggest that the controversy intensified following developments in Atif Khan’s case against an anti-corruption notice. On March 12, the Peshawar High Court was set to hear Atif
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ISLAMABAD: The National Highway Authority (NHA) has announced an increase in toll tax across national highways and motorways, set to take effect from April 1. According to an official notification, the revised toll rates include Rs70 for cars, Rs150 for vans, and Rs250 for buses. Two- and three-axle trucks will be charged Rs300, while larger
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SAWAT: A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck Swat and surrounding regions on Saturday evening, causing tremors across the area. According to initial reports, the epicenter was located 173 kilometers deep within the Hindu Kush Mountain Range. No reports of casualties or property damage have been received. Read also: Earthquake hits part of Swat
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KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has declared Eid-ul-Fitr holidays for the banking and financial sectors from March 31 to April 2, 2025. According to a circular issued by the Banking Policy and Regulations Department, the SBP will remain closed from Monday, March 31, to Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in observance of public holidays
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ISLAMABAD: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has unveiled a new patriotic song by renowned singer Atif Aslam, ahead of Pakistan Day on March 23rd. Titled “Mere Mehboob Pakistan, Meri Jaan Pakistan,” the anthem celebrates unity, resilience, and a shared commitment to national progress. Written by poet and lyricist Imran Raza, the song promotes national solidarity
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ADDIS ABABA: At least 31 people have died and over 1,500 cases of cholera have been reported in Ethiopia’s Gambella region in the past month, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warned on Friday, calling the outbreak “rapidly spreading.” The situation has worsened with the influx of refugees fleeing violence in neighboring South Sudan, further straining resources,
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