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MQ-4C Triton vanishes from online flight-tracking sites, no evidence it went down in Iran US Air Force drone. PHOTO: ANADOLU rauryThe US Naval Safety Command has confirmed the loss of an MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone on April 9, classifying it as a Class A mishap, meaning damages exceeding $2 million, with no injuries to personnel. … Read more
Patrick Schwarzenegger has joined Phoebe Dynevor in the film adaptation of Emily Henry’s bestselling 2020 novel ‘Beach Read’, stepping into the role of Gus Everett in a project that continues Hollywood’s growing interest in contemporary romantic fiction and its loyal global readership. The casting places Schwarzenegger opposite Dynevor, who will play January Andrews in the … Read more
US Central Command says 10 vessels are turned around, no ships break through since start of blockade A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman’s Musandam province. PHOTO: REUTERS A second US-sanctioned supertanker has entered the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz, shipping data showed, despite a US blockade on vessels visiting … Read more
[ On January 1, 2025, 21 states increased their minimum wage rates. PHOTO: PEXELS ISLAMABAD: A European Union (EU) official on Wednesday urged Pakistan to make a decision about a $1 billion investment offer by Maersk before the window closes, as the 27-nation bloc is set to host European investors in Islamabad to explore more … Read more
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[ Authorities direct that practice of declaring exports under general trade codes be discontinued KARACHI: Pakistan Customs Export Collectorate has issued directives to ensure uninterrupted export of salt consignments with proper and exemplary packaging. These directives were issued during a meeting held between Collector Customs Export Rizwan Mahmood and representatives of the Salt Manufacturers Association, … Read more
Despite hailing negotiations between the two sides as a “historic milestone,” Washington did not call for a halt to Israeli strikes or for a withdrawal from Lebanese territory.
Bradley Cooper is set to take on a major new filmmaking role after being confirmed to write, direct and star in the upcoming ‘Ocean’s’ prequel alongside Margot Robbie. The project, announced during Warner Bros’ CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas, is scheduled for theatrical release on June 25, 2027 and will expand the long running heist … Read more
[ KARACHI: Buying momentum continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday as investors reacted positively to Saudi Arabia’s commitment of an additional $3 billion in deposits. Trading commenced on a cheery note and by 9:34am the benchmark KSE-100 index had surged 4,287 points, or 2.59%. The strong move pushed the index above 170,000 … Read more
FinMin confirms financial bailout, aimed at helping the country meet its external financing needs The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Thursday that the country has received $2 billion from the Ministry of Finance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in a post on X. State Bank of Pakistan has received funds of US$2 billion from Ministry … Read more