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Downsizing the government and cutting down on expenses are essential for ensuring good governance. It goes without saying that we, as a nation, are living beyond our means, and successive governments have only paid lip service to austerity. A Senate Subcommittee on Devolution has flagged two important aspects: first, around Rs6 trillion annually is being … Read more
[The parent company, Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, voluntarily recalled five flavors nationwide. No injuries linked to the recalled products have been reported.
ICC condemns US sanctions on its president and senior lawyer as a threat to rule of law The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands. Established by the 1998 Rome Statute, it serves as a court of last resort, meaning it only steps in when national courts cannot or will not act. Photo: REUTERS/file … Read more
States allege that Meta knowingly designed features in Instagram and Facebook to hook young users Colorado Chief Trial Counsel Jason Slothouber stands in line outside a federal courthouse where a trial over allegations that Meta designed Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to children takes place, in Oakland, California, US, August 12, 2026. — REUTERS … Read more
Our photographer Federico Rios joined aid flights in Chocó to document earthquake rescue efforts in remote communities.
The suit claims the U.S. decision to allow mining for minerals in American waters didn’t consider the potential harm to endangered species.
Probe reviews medical, chemical, digital evidence as police seek clarifications from forensic agencies, Apple The Sindh Police broke their silence for the first time in 19 days on the Mir Raza murder case on Tuesday, sharing a police statement and medical reports with the media as a high-level investigation team examines medical, digital, forensic and other … Read more
[ Newly increased fuel prices are displayed at a petrol pump in Malvan, India. PHOTO: REUTERS The federal government on Tuesday increased the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs3.34 and Rs5.27, respectively, for August 19. A notification from the Petroleum Division said the petrol price was now fixed at Rs334.54 while HSD would cost Rs395.69 per … Read more
Appeals to citizens to undergo screening, take advantage of free facilities being offered under the gov’s programme Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal pictured inaugurating Hepatitis C screening for Ministry of Health officials in Islamabad. — APP Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday announced a nationwide expansion of Hepatitis C screening … Read more
Among the stars and stans at a Hudson River retreat, two reporters beheld the big belters and niche merchandise at a new musical theater festival.