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September 12, 2024
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National cricketers uncertain about fees for Champions One-Day Cup | The Express Tribune

National cricketers due to compete in the upcoming Champions One-Day Cup remain uninformed about their match fees. The tournament kicks off in Faisalabad on Thursday, featuring top Pakistani players, yet details regarding their salaries are still pending. According to the details, players with national central contracts will receive half the match fee for domestic games […]

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September 12, 2024
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Malaika Arora shares emotional tribute to father following his death

Listen to article Bollywood actress and dancer Malaika Arora has issued her first statement following the tragic death of her father, Anil Mehta. Malaika, who is widely known for her work in the Indian film industry, expressed deep sorrow over the loss. Anil Mehta, 67, reportedly took his own life by jumping from the roof of his […]

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September 12, 2024
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Juhi Chawla becomes India's richest actress, dethrones Aishwarya, Deepika and Priyanka

Listen to article Juhi Chawla has been revealed as India’s wealthiest actress, with an estimated net worth of INR 4,600 crore ($554 million), according to the Hurun India Rich List 2024. Juhi Chawla, a prominent Bollywood star of the 1990s, surpassed contemporary actresses like Aishwarya Rai, Deepika Padukone, and Priyanka Chopra. The report, which tracks the wealth […]

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September 11, 2024
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Turkmenistan to access Gwadar Port under CPEC

ISLAMABAD: Turkmenistan is set to become the first Central Asian country to access the Gwadar Port under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as both countries are about to ink an agreement in this regard. Pakistan and Turkmenistan are already venturing various joint projects, including TAPI pipeline, railway track and fibre connectivity to connect two regions […]

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September 11, 2024
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Ministers object to creation of more authorities

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal raised objections to the formation of a National Digital Commission and the Pakistan Digital Authority, instead called for using the current available infrastructure and taking advantage of innovation in the scientific field. The ministers along with Minister of State for Information Technology (IT) Shaza Fatima […]

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September 11, 2024
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NEPRA fines KE Rs1m for safety lapse

ISLAMABAD: The country’s power regulator has slapped a fine of Rs10 million on K-Electric (KE)—the power utility that supplies electricity to Karachi—for “lack of safety measures/culture” which resulted in the death of a person within its service territory during FY 2022-23. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) directed KE to pay the fine in […]

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September 11, 2024
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SCO trade ministers' meet today

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is hosting the 23rd Meeting of Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States responsible for Foreign Economic and Trade Activities on Thursady, said an official handout. “This important event, where Ministers of SCO countries dealing with External Trade and Commerce would be representing their countries, will be chaired by Pakistan’s Commerce […]

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September 11, 2024
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Bear sneaks in Californian cabin, snacks on bottle of jelly

A representational image of two bears roaming in their natural habitat. — AFP/File A grizzly bear has been caught on video when it broke into a cabin in California and snacked on a bottle of jelly. The “burglar bear” was recorded through a security camera and the video was later shared by the cabin owner, […]

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September 11, 2024
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Visa eyes 10-fold rise in Pakistani acceptance

KARACHI: Visa plans to increase the number of businesses accepting digital payments in Pakistan tenfold over the next three years, the payments giant’s general manager for Pakistan, North Africa and Levant told Reuters. The comments from Leila Serhan came as Visa announced a strategic partnership with 1Link, Pakistan’s largest payment service provider, aimed at streamlining […]

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September 11, 2024
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PSX tumbles by 634 points on investor caution

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a sharp decline on Wednesday, with the KSE-100 index plummeting by 634.94 points amid growing political uncertainty and cautious investor activity ahead of the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) upcoming policy announcement. The trading day started on a positive note, with the KSE-100 index hitting an intraday high […]