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October 15, 2024

Over 30 minor earthquakes recorded in Karachi since June 1st
KARACHI: The Meteorological Department reported that Karachi experienced more earthquake tremors this morning, continuing a recent trend of seismic activity in the city. The first tremor was recorded at 4:46 AM, measuring 2.7 in magnitude. It was quite shallow, with a depth of just 2 kilometers, and its center was located about 20 kilometers south…
no gas load shedding in Karachi during Eid Holidays
KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has released its gas supply schedule for the upcoming Eid al-Adha holidays, bringing welcome news to residents. According to SSGC, gas supply will begin at 5 AM on the first day of Eid. Crucially, the company has confirmed that gas will not be interrupted throughout all three days and…
Pakistan sets ambitious 6% growth target by 2029
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government has set an ambitious target to boost the country’s development rate to 6% by 2029. Federal Minister for Planning, Ahsan Iqbal, announced this goal as part of the new five-year plan. He shared these details during a press conference on Thursday, where he unveiled the 13th Five-Year Plan and provided an update…
India’s central bank surprises with 50 basis point cut, extends easing cycle
MUMBAI — The Reserve Bank of India on Friday cut its key policy rate by an unexpectedly sharp 50 basis points to 5.5%, its lowest level in nearly three years, as tepid inflation allowed the bank to focus on spurring economic growth. This was the central bank’s third consecutive rate reduction in an easing cycle…
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…