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K-IV project hits 63% completion
[ KARACHI: Federal Minister for Water Resources Mian Muhammad Mueen Wattoo visited the Greater Karachi Bulk Water Supply Scheme (K-IV Project) to review development work. As per a statement released on Wednesday, the minister inspected key project components, including the intake structure and pumping stations at Keenjhar Lake, the pressurised pipeline to Karachi, water reservoirs, … Read more
2WEI and the internet’s growing obsession with trailer music
KARACHI: Have you ever gotten pumped up over a trailer that teased the culmination of your favourite cinematic franchise? Do you ever feel goosebumps while watching good trailers, though you rarely ever question why? Well, then it’s time to introduce German composer duo 2WEI—aka the masterminds behind many of the action-packed trailer audios that we … Read more
Families received wrong remains of Air India crash victims
LONDON: Relatives of a British victim killed in last month’s Air India crash received a casket that contained mixed remains, a lawyer representing several families and UK media said Wednesday. The family of a separate victim received the remains of another person, according to James Healy-Pratt, who is representing 20 British families who lost loved … Read more
Trump announces ‘massive’ Japan trade deal
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has announced a “massive” trade deal with Japan, as China said it would send its vice premier to US trade talks next week to secure its own agreement ahead of a looming deadline. In an attempt to slash his country’s trade deficits, the US president has vowed to hit dozens … Read more
How a Chinese Border Town Keeps Russia’s Economy Afloat
[The flow of goods in Manzhouli, China’s main border crossing with Russia, underscores increasingly close ties between the two countries, complicating China’s relationship with Europe.
Paret-Peintre lands first TdF stage
MONT VENTOUX, FRANCE: Valentin Paret-Peintre became the first French winner on this year’s Tour de France as he edged an enthralling stage 16 on Tuesday, pipping Ireland’s Ben Healy atop the mythical 1910m altitude Mont Ventoux summit finish. Behind them Jonas Vingegaard attacked overall leader Tadej Pogacar relentlessly but the defending champion tracked the Dane … Read more
Thai and Cambodian Troops Fire at Each Other as Relations Implode
Soldiers traded fire over a disputed border after weeks of diplomatic tension between the Southeast Asian nations.
Vanaspati manufacturers threaten closure over tax
[ Listen to article KARACHI: The Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA) has warned of an indefinite nationwide shutdown of ghee and cooking oil production if the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) does not withdraw controversial tax enforcement powers within 48 hours. At a press conference following the association’s General Body meeting in Karachi, PVMA Chairman Sheikh Umer … Read more
Why did Adolf Hitler love Richard Wagner’s music?
Productions of Wagner’s opera Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg divide audiences. Should emphasis be placed on the opera’s comical elements, or is it to be seen as more of a serious play about German virtues with antisemitic undertones? As per DW, in this year’s new production at the Bayreuth Festival, director Matthias Davids aims to highlight … Read more