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June 1, 2025

SPARCO predicts lunar conjunction for Muharram 1447 AH on June 25
Islamabad: SPARCO has issued its predictions for the moon sighting marking the beginning of the Islamic month of Muharram 1447 AH. According to the spokesperson from SPARCO, the lunar conjunction is expected to occur on June 25, 2025, at 3:32 PM Pakistan Standard Time. The moon’s age at sunset on June 26, 2025, will be…
Apple Interested in AI Search Company
Web Desk: Perplexity AI, a company behind a new kind of internet browser, is making big news. Their browser uses AI to help people online, and now, tech giant Apple is reportedly interested in buying the company. This could change a lot in the world of AI tools. Perplexity AI has been doing well this…
AIIB names Chinese Communist Party Central Committee member as president
TOKYO — The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, a multilateral development lender established under the initiative of China, selected Zou Jiayi as its new president at its annual meeting in Beijing on Tuesday. Zou, who was nominated by the Chinese government, is currently a member of the Chinese Communist Party Central Committee, and a deputy secret-general…
She walked for hours in hope of getting food. But Israeli forces killed her, family says
It was 8 p.m., just after sunset, when Reem Zeidan, 42, set off for an aid distribution site with two of her eight children, Mervat, 20, and Ahmad, 12. Zeidan wanted to get a bag of flour to make bread. Her 5-year-old daughter, Razan, was hoping for biscuits. Zeidan brought a blue backpack to carry…
Thailand’s Central Retail focuses on Vietnam expansion in 3-year plan
BANGKOK — Thailand’s Central Retail will focus on store expansion in Vietnam over the next three years as weak consumer sentiment weighs on the group’s domestic businesses. In an investment plan it revealed on Tuesday, the retail arm of conglomerate Central Group has set aside 45 billion to 47 billion baht ($1.38 billion to $1.44 billion) for its…
From earth to orbit, Pakistani wheat seeds heads to space
Lahore: Preparations are underway to make a new milestone in Pakistan’s agricultural sector, as wheat seeds from Pakistan will be sent into space for experimental purposes in collaboration with NASA. This initiative marks a significant achievement for Pakistan, one of only four countries in the world to undertake such a project. The move is expected…
Iran-Israel ceasefire teeters after Trump urges no violations
WASHINGTON — A ceasefire between Iran and Israel looked at risk of unraveling just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump said it took effect, as Israel’s government accused Tehran of violating the deal. Roughly 48 hours after American forces conducted strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, Trump said on Truth Social that Israel and Iran…
Why Cooper Flagg is one of the NBA’s most intriguing prospects of the last 15 years
For about two years, Cooper Flagg has been expected to be the top pick in the 2025 NBA draft. That will finally become a reality Wednesday, as the Dallas Mavericks are set to select the former Duke star first overall. The biggest question during draft week, then, is not who will go No. 1, but…
Yasir Nawaz announces heartbreaking loss of beloved brother, Waqar Nawaz
Yasir Nawaz, a versatile figure in the Pakistani showbiz industry known for his skills in both comedic and serious roles, shared sorrowful news with his followers. He announced the demise of his brother, Waqar Nawaz, on the photo and video sharing app Instagram. Yasir Nawaz posted, “إِنَّا ِلِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ (Indeed we belong to…