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[ Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has reserved its verdict in a case on the determination of fertiliser prices following the conclusion of lawyers’ arguments. Justice Saman Rifat Imtiaz took up a petition filed by fertiliser companies. Lawyers representing the fertiliser firms and the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) appeared before the court. … Read more
Listen to article United States President Donald Trump’s administration said on Friday it sought Harvard University’s records on foreign funding and on some foreign ties going back a decade, in the government’s latest escalation against the educational institution. The Trump administration has launched a widely condemned crackdown against top US universities, including Harvard, over pro-Palestinian campus protests … Read more
[The designer Conner Ives hoped to do some good with his “Protect the Dolls” T-shirt. Worn by celebrities, and sold out online, the shirts are raising money for a trans cause.
Listen to article Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is set to return to the big screen with his upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par, which is now officially scheduled for release on June 20 2025, according to Indian media reports. Directed by R.S. Prasanna, the film is said to be a remake of the Spanish film Campeones. It also draws … Read more
Minister of State Talal Chaudhry on Friday announced that all foreign nationals without valid visas must leave Pakistan by April 30, reaffirming the government's firm policy on the repatriation of undocumented immigrants, particularly Afghan nationals. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad, the minister said that while Pakistan has shown unparalleled hospitality for decades, the time … Read more
Listen to article The Trump administration has reignited debate over the origins of COVID-19, publishing a detailed statement on Friday that accuses US public health officials and intelligence agencies of downplaying the lab-leak theory for political purposes. The release, posted on a new White House webpage, comes shortly after the declassification of a CIA report suggesting a … Read more
[ Listen to article KARACHI: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended April 17, 2025 recorded a notable decrease of 0.69% compared to the previous week, reflecting the downward trend in prices of several key food items. The most significant decline was observed in tomatoes, chicken, onions and garlic, alongside reduction in wheat flour, potatoes … Read more
An interim U.S. attorney is demanding information about the selection of research articles and the role of N.I.H. Experts worry this will have a chilling effect on publications.
In films like Andrew Haigh’s “Weekend,” you’ll find new beginnings in time for spring. Here’s a rundown of what’s currently on Tubi, Plex and PlutoTV.
The glowing object was a bolide, fireballs that explode in a bright flash, according to experts. It streaked across Mexico’s predawn skies on Wednesday.
