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Pakistan Army loses seven soldiers in Mach IED blast, ISPR confirm

May 6, 2025

US Tightens Traveler Screening
WASHINGTON: Tami Pigott, the Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State, held a press conference today addressing several key international issues. Pigott emphasized that decisions regarding travel restrictions are solely aimed at ensuring the safety of American citizens. She explained that the US is actively tightening screening procedures for all individuals entering the country.…
Musk vs. Trump: allegations and political fallout
Elon Musk has made some serious accusations against Donald Trump shortly after leaving a government advisory role. “It’s time for big revelations,” Musk shared on X (formerly Twitter). He went on to claim that the “real Donald Trump is found in the Epstein files” suggesting the Trump administration intentionally withheld the Jeffrey Epstein files from…
Former Senator Abbas Afridi dies from gas leak blast injuries
KOHAT: Former Senator Abbas Afridi has tragically passed away after succumbing to injuries from a gas leak explosion. Afridi, a prominent leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), was severely wounded in the incident yesterday at Azam Bagh. He had recently announced his departure from the party in June 2024. He was immediately taken to…
Rio Tinto and China’s Baowu open iron mine in Australia
SYDNEY — Anglo-Australian resources giant Rio Tinto on Friday officially opened a joint-venture iron ore mine with China’s Baowu Group in Pilbara, Australia’s iron ore heartland. The $2 billion project, Western Range, has the capacity to produce 25 million metric tons of the metal a year, or enough to sustain the area’s Paraburdoo mining hub…
Sea swimming banned in Karachi for Eid Holidays
KARACHI: Just as many were planning their Eid getaways to the beach, the Commissioner Karachi has taken action to ban swimming in the sea throughout the holiday period. This news comes as a dampener for residents hoping to cool off by the coastline during the festive break. The ban, enforced by the Commissioner under Section…
Rookie Lexi Held scores season-high 24 points as Mercury close on 18-1 run to beat Valkyries 86-77
PHOENIX — Rookie Lexi Held scored a season-high 24 points, Satou Sabally had 19 points, seven rebounds and five assists and the Phoenix Mercury closed on an 18-1 run to beat the Golden State Valkyries 86-77 on Thursday night. Phoenix trailed 76-68 with 4:04 remaining. Held put the Mercury ahead 77-76 with 1:11 remaining on…
Karachi remains warm and humid, no rain expected
KARACHI: The Karachi city is expected to experience another day of hot and humid weather. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature may rise up to 36°C, while the minimum temperature recorded earlier was 29°C. The humidity level in the air has been recorded at 63%, which is likely to intensify the feeling…
India’s central bank surprises with 50 basis-point cut, extending easing cycle
MUMBAI — The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday slashed its key policy rate to its lowest level in nearly three years, instituting a third consecutive rate reduction as tepid inflation allowed the bank to focus on spurring economic growth. The central bank cut its repo rate by an unexpectedly sharp 50 basis points to…
Reverent Eid al-Adha celebrations across Saudi Arabia and Gulf
Eid al-Adha is being observed today with great devotion and respect in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and other Gulf nations. Millions of Muslims offered Eid prayers in uplifting gatherings. During these prayers, special invocations were made for the unity of the Muslim community, assistance for oppressed Muslims, and the advancement and well-being of the Islamic…