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Why no treaty, yet detainees handed over, IHC questions govt

ISLAMABAD - The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday questioned the transfer of detainees to the United States in the ab...

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CM Maryam pays surprise visits to various city areas to check quality of ongoing development projects

LAHORE - Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif made surprise visits to various areas of Lahore to assess the pace an...

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Court extends interim bail of Bushra Bibi

ISLAMABAD - An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday extended the interim bail of Bushra Bibi in three cases pertaining t...

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Musqueam, Ottawa initial self-government agreement

VANCOUVER - The federal Crown-Indigenous relations minister and the chief of the Musqueam Indian Band have initialled an...

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Trump Admin Will Explore Ways to Acquire Bitcoin for Strategic Reserve

The president said he’s ending Biden's 'Operation Choke Point 2.0,' referring to efforts to cut off banking services t...

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Consult Akufo-Addo and learn how to keep our lights on

President John Dramani Mahama Member of Parliament for Afigya Sekyere East, Mavis Nkansah Boadu, has urged the President...

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Better roads are around the corner

It’s sad that the quality of life in Bombay is being questioned just because walking, commuting, or breathing is hard...

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Amenities for women cannot be an afterthought

While we mark Women’s Day today with a number of events, we must not forget that basic, on-ground facilities are extre...

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Donald Trump's 'pig in lipstick' move slammed amid fears it will set a 'horrible precedent'

Donald Trump's surprise announcement that the federal government would be creating a cryptocurrency reserve was called a...

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South Korea Strengthens Security Ties with Europe Amid Shifting Global Alliances

SEOUL, March 8 (Korea Bizwire) — As Europe navigates a rapidly changing security landscape, South Korean Foreign Minis...

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Trick or retreat: There’s a grand deception behind Indian military shortfalls, and in this column

It is fashionable to curse Rajiv Gandhi for Bofors and more, but the truth is that 1985-89 was the only period in our hi...

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Trump Restricts Student Loan Forgiveness for Certain Nonprofit Workers

The new rules will exclude those employed by nonprofits engaged in improper or illegal activities from receiving loan fo...

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DOJ claims soldiers offered documents to Chinese buyers

Two active duty soldiers and one former soldier have been arrested, accused of stealing U.S. military secrets and sellin...

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Newsom Orders Redo of California’s Landmark Anti-Plastic Rules, Citing Cost

California Governor Gavin Newsom has told state regulators to go back to the drawing board on sweeping rules that would ...

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Inside the frontlines of Russia as the war with Ukraine continues

NBC News' Keir Simmons gets a rare look inside the frontlines in Russia and talks with residents about the impact of the...

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'Just getting started' WA premier upbeat, ALP eyes win

WA Premier Roger Cook says he's "just getting started" ahead of Labor's predicted win in the state poll....

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Councilman Glenn running for Caroga supervisor; Palcovic to retire

Glenn, who has had disagreements with Palcovic in the past, wasn’t certain if he’d face the one-term incumbent in a ...

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Mahila Samriddhi Yojana launch today: What is it? When will Delhi women start getting ₹2,500 cash? Major announcements

The Mahila Samriddhi Yojana promises to pay ₹2,500 to financially poor women in Delhi every month. The scheme aligns w...

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Sarah Carey: As the scourge of bad manners spreads, it’s clear the meek did not inherit the earth

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe had a good line this week that applied to the state of my nerves as well as the economy...

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John Downing: Germany’s decision to rearm shows Europe is now thinking the unthinkable

Eighty years after complete demilitarisation, in the ashes and trauma of 1945, Germany now leads frantic EU efforts to r...

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Letters: Trump’s blatant lies on EU prove Ireland no longer has a friend in Uncle Sam

In light of the extraordinary turn of events in the US over the last few weeks, it is so difficult to listen to the blat...

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Louise McSharry: As I finally learn to speak Irish, I no longer fear my great-great-great-grandmother’s disappointment

I’ve always wanted to speak Irish. Like most Irish people, I began speaking the language in primary school via books l...

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The Irish Independent’s View: Taoiseach represents EU interests on St Patrick’s visit to the White House

Warm welcomes in the Oval Office were once as dependable as green beer and shamrocks are on St ­Patrick’s Day in the ...

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Kathy Donaghy: University of Galway’s treasure trove of tragic letters from the past reminds us of Ireland’s golden links with America

At a time when transatlantic relations are unravelling, we should not forget those treasured bonds of familial love and ...

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Tabitha Monahan: US has made it clear that Ireland has a ‘trade imbalance’ target painted on its back

There was a lot of focus this week on who was telling the truth when it came to the phone call between Tánaiste Simon ...

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Prison union does not sign latest strike-ending agreement

COXSACKIE — The state has reached another deal with correction officers participating in a wildcat strike on Thursday,...

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Sarafa Tunji Isola...The political odyssey of an administrator par excellence

Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola has not publicly announced his intention to run for Ogun State gubernatorial election in 2...

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DWP plots major PIP changes as Rachel Reeves bids to reduce £8.6bn benefits black hole

The DWP claims that its Health Transformation Programme will modernise health and disability benefit services for all cl...

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FELDKAMP: Celebrate the resilience of immigrant mothers during Women's History Month

My mother-in-law was born on a small ranch in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, in 1951. After her mother died from illness, my m...

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Russia’s Putin Is Said to Be Ready to Agree to Ukraine Truce With Conditions

Russia is willing to discuss a temporary truce in Ukraine provided there is progress toward a final peace settlement, ac...

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Trump Keeps Pressure on Ukraine as Putin Seen Open to Ceasefire

Donald Trump kept up the pressure on Ukraine to move ahead with a peace deal as signals emerged that the Kremlin would b...

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Who do you think you are?

When Professor Emeritus Arnold Rampersad spoke to graduating students of the Faculty of Humanities and Education at The ...

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‘No question’ Alfred will significantly impact economy, says Albanese

After Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed there would not be an April 12 election, and he shut down any questions ...

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Why Bangladeshis flee for medical treatment, and how to stop it

In 2023, there was a 48 percent spike in the number of outgoing Bangladeshi patients compared to the previous year....

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International Women's Day: The grim truth behind the Lalmatia GBV case

This incident, under the guise of moral policing, is yet another example of the deteriorating state of women’s rights ...

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California lawmakers urge congressional leaders to continue federal wildfire aid

California's entire delegation in Washington sent Congressional leaders a letter Friday, urging them to continue funding...

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Role of SIFC in promoting trade, investment in Pakistan

As a president of the premier chamber of the country, I have every reason to appreciate Special Investment Facilitation ...

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Farmer's market vendors in San Francisco grapple with uncertainty over tariffs

With rising supply costs, farmers find themselves caught between soaring expenses and the need to keep prices low for th...

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Short-handed No. 19 Navy men’s lacrosse dominated on faceoffs in 13-8 loss to Lehigh

Senior faceoff specialist Sean Dow dominated the draws and Lehigh spent a ton of time on offense as a result in beating ...

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Iconic Maine furniture maker Thomas Moser has died

The Auburn-based furniture maker crafted chairs for two popes and three presidents....

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Commissioner orders crackdown on profiteers to curb artificial price hike

KARACH - Commissioner’s campaign to curb profiteering continues in Ramazan....

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Deltaic region faces drought, sea encroachment

THATTA - “I have asked my children and wife to be prepared to leave, as I am thinking of moving to a safer place....

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Governor Tessori directs SSGC MD to ensure supply of gas during Ramadan

KARACHI - The Managing Director (MD) of Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) Ameen Rajput called on the Governor of Sindh Kam...

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Yousaf Raza Gilani acquitted in three corruption cases

KARACHI - The Federal Anti-Corruption Court in Karachi acquitted Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani in three corrup...

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Customs foils Rs5.4b federal excise duty evasion attempt

KARACHI - The Centralized Assessment Unit (CAU), operating under the Faceless Customs Assessment System (FCAS) of the Ap...

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SDC Chairman meets Sindh CM to discuss mega-projects

SUKKUR - Chairman Sukkur District Council Syed Kumail Hyder Shah on Friday met with Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali ...

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Renewed debate sparks discussion on 'My Safe Florida Home' program

Governor Ron DeSantis wants more Floridians to benefit from the "My Safe Florida Home" program, which provides storm-har...

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Bhutto’s 46th martyred anniversary arrangements reviewed in District Council Larkana

LARKANA - An important meeting was held at the District Council Office Larkana under the chairmanship of the General Sec...

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Works Dept directed to prepare plan for dualising road from Jamshoro Phatak to Hyderabad

KARACHI - Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presided over a joint meeting of the Irrigation Department and Works ...

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NA committee reviews progress on Mustafa Aamir murder case

KARACHI - A meeting of the subcommittee of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior was held at the Central ...

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Karachi cop arrested for high-end vehicle snatchings

KARACHI - The Anti-Vehicle Lifting Cell (AVLC) of the Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) has taken into custody a police c...

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Several flights cancelled, delayed at Karachi Airport

KARACHI - Eleven flights were cancelled while four delayed due to technical and operational reasons at Karachi’s Jinna...

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Attempt to kidnap several female teachers in Jacobabad foiled

JACOBABAD - Local residents thwarted an attempt to kidnap several female teachers in Jacobabad....

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Bilawal, Nafeesa Shah discuss parliamentary matters

SUKKUR - Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met with National Assembly member Dr Syeda Nafisa ...

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Women’s Empowerment, Minus The Clichés: What Really Needs To Change? | Interview

‘Sheroes Amongst Us’ isn’t just about women breaking barriers—it questions why those barriers exist in the first...

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Young man killed in car-dumper collision near Safora Chowrangi

KARACHI - A young man lost his life in a tragic accident near Safora Chowrangi, Karachi, when his car collided with a du...

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Canada is seeking allies in its fight with Donald Trump. It's not easy to find them

Trump has told Trudeau the Canada-U.S. border could be erased. No international supporters are stepping up for Canada as...

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DIG arranges Iftar dinner for Range office staff

HYDERABAD - Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) Shaheed Benazirabad Range, Parvez Ahmed Chandio, arranged a specia...