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Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Wednesday approved 15% increase in pensions provided by the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI), effective from January 1, 2025, on the recommendation of the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development. This increase will be funded from the institution’s own resources. The meeting of the federal cabinet was … Read more
[Here’s a rundown on the winners and losers in the legislation muscled through Congress.
Six members of Congress from Wisconsin and Minnesota have asked Canada to say how it plans to tackle the blazes and reduce the haze billowing south.
[ Listen to article KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Muhammad Ali Malkani, has called on the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) to nominate representatives for advisory bodies of the Livestock and Fisheries Department. This would allow the private sector to actively shape policies and future planning in the sector. During a visit to … Read more
WASHINGTON: The United States and Bahrain signed a civilian nuclear energy accord Wednesday as US President Donald Trump met with the Gulf nation’s crown prince. At a memorandum of understanding signing ceremony with his Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the accord showed the United States is willing … Read more
The rivers etching the terrain are a beloved feature of the rapidly growing region. But last week’s flooding was an agonizing reminder of the dangers they pose.
Listen to article A recent study from the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS) explored the relationship between caffeine consumption in midlife and the likelihood of healthy aging (HA) in women during older adulthood. The study, involving 47,513 women with data collected since 1984, found that caffeine intake was modestly associated with better odds of achieving healthy aging. Healthy aging … Read more
[Alimentation Couche-Tard’s $47 billion bid spurred changes at the chain’s Japanese owner. Now, the question is whether that momentum will carry forward.
Streaming is dominant for movies and TV shows. But some fans still insist on physical media.
PORTRUSH: Jon Rahm said on Tuesday he is “feeling confident” ahead of his bid to end Spain’s 37-year wait for a British Open title when the 153rd edition gets under way at Royal Portrush this week. The two-time major champion is hoping to become only the second Spaniard to lift the Claret Jug after three-time … Read more