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October 18, 2024

Japan’s Dai-ichi Life to acquire 15% stake in British insurer M&G
TOKYO — Japan’s Dai-ichi Life Holdings on Friday said it will acquire a 15% stake in M&G, a major British life insurance company. The investment is expected to exceed 150 billon yen ($1 billion). The two companies announced a new long-term strategic partnership across asset management and life insurance.
Severe storms across KP claim 8 lives, 21 other injured
PESHAWAR: Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued report on losses caused by rain, thunderstorms, hailstorms, and lightning across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa According to a report issued by the PDMA, rain and strong winds since May 27 have resulted in human and material losses across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. So far, eight people have lost their lives and…
China forms new global mediation group with dozens of countries
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Dozens of countries joined China on Friday in establishing an international mediation-based dispute resolution group. Representatives of more than 30…
Arshad Nadeem qualify for final of Asian Athletics Championship
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem, along with Yasir Sultan, has qualified for the final of the Asian Athletics Championship. In the qualifying round of Group A of the javelin throw event held in South Korea, Arshad Nadeem registered an impressive throw of 86.34 meters on his very first attempt. Meanwhile, Indian…
Trump visa shock rattles Chinese students, shakes fragile ties
HONG KONG/NEW YORK — Chinese students are gripped by anxiety and confusion following the U.S. announcement that it will “aggressively revoke” their visas, while the move casts a pall over a recent trade war truce between Washington and Beijing. President Donald Trump’s administration says that canceling visas and more closely scrutinizing new applications will serve…
CTD arrests two terrorists from Sahiwal
CTD arrests two terrorists from Sahiwal SAHIWAL: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has arrested two terrorists belonging to a banned organization along with funds intended for the purchase of weapons. According to details, the CTD conducted an intelligence-based operation and apprehended the two terrorists. Prohibited literature and money meant for the purchase of arms were also…
Laos calls for ‘Asia solidarity’ amid Trump tariffs
TOKYO — Laos President Thongloun Sisoulith said on Friday that Asia’s strength lies in its ability to come together as one in times of difficulty, as uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs shows no signs of ending. When competition in the global trading system “leans toward protectionism, it disrupts the global equilibrium and heightens tensions,” Thongloun said…
57 UN peacekeepers, including two Pakistanis, honoured posthumously
UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations honoured 57 milit, police, and civilian peacekeepers from 32 countries, including two from Pakistan. These peacekeepers paid the ultimate price for the cause of peace last year serving the missions around the world, at an impressive ceremony that marked the annual International Day of UN Peacekeepers. Among the posthumous awardees…
President signs bill prohibiting child marriage into law
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday signed the Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2025 into law, which fixes minimum age for marriage at 18. According to the legislation, no Nikah Khuwan will solemnize a marriage if either or both parties are under the age of 18. Nikah khuwan found violating this law may face up…