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Gunmen storm state broadcaster in eastern Afghanistan

JALALABAD: Militants stormed the national television and radio station in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad on Wednesday, triggering a gunfight as journalists remained trapped inside the building, officials and eyewitnesses said. No insurgent group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack in Nangarhar province, a hotbed of Daesh militants, where the US military dropped its largest non-nuclear bomb last month in an unprecedented attack. "Three gunmen entered the RTA (Radio Television
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Four TTP terrorists hanged in KP jail

RAWALPINDI: Four terrorists from the proscribed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) sentenced to death by military courts for ‘heinous offences’ were hanged inside a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa jail on Wednesday. According to the ISPR, the convicts were sentenced to death for various offences, including killing of civilians, destruction of educational institutes and attacking military and law enforcement agencies’ officials. All four convicts are said to have admitted their crimes in front of a magistrate
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Companies Act 2017 to replace 33-year old Companies Ordinance 1984

ISLAMABAD: The upper house of the parliament, on Sunday, introduced necessary amendments to the Companies Act 2017 and passed it with consensus, which will replace the 33-year old Companies Ordinance 1984. The legislation now awaits the National Assembly approval during its session scheduled on Friday. The president of Pakistan, on the advice of prime minister, will sign it into the law next week, following which it will become active immediately. Three new slabs introduced in the new Act will
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International wrestlers unleash power in Karachi showdown tonight

KARACHI: Twenty international wrestlers, including former WWE stars Wade Barrett and Carlito, are ready to entertain Karachiites in a pro-wrestling showdown tonight. The wrestlers will be seen in action at the World Heavy Weight Pro Wrestling Competition at Karachi Sports Complex tonight. The wrestlers have been brought to Pakistan by Pro Wrestling Entertainment group, which aims to take the sport to new heights in the country. The first-of-its-kind event will be graced by former WWE Intercon
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In Pictures: Gorgeous Kareena Kapoor sizzles in Pakistani bridal wear

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor never ceases to amaze her fans with her professionalism no matter if she is pregnant or a new mom. The stunning beauty who became a mummy a few months ago is back on the magazine covers with her ravishing looks. Recently Kareena Kapoor Khan posed for Asiana Wedding magazine while wearing gorgeous bridal wear by Pakistani designer Tena Durrani.  The shoot took place on a yacht in Dubai where Bebo flaunted the exquisite bridal dresses with beautiful jewellery w
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PTI workers protesting power cuts storm WAPDA House in Peshawar

PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers led by the party's MNA Ayesha Gulalai Wazir, on Wednesday, registered a protest in front of the WAPDA house against electricity load shedding and overbilling in the province. "The federal government receives taxes from the citizens but does not provide basic facilities in return," PTI leader Gulalai said, as party workers chanted slogans against the government. She further alleged that PESCO is run as per the directives of Pakistan Muslim League
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China installs rocket launchers on disputed South China Sea island: report

China has installed rocket launchers on a disputed reef in the South China Sea to ward off Vietnamese military combat divers, according to a state-run newspaper, offering new details on China's ongoing military build-up. China has said military construction on the islands it controls in the South China Sea will be limited to necessary defensive requirements, and that it can do what it likes on its own territory. The United States has criticised what it has called China's militarisation of its
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Mashal Khan?s father demands security for daughters

MARDAN: Mashal Khan’s father Muhammad Iqbal Khan demanded security for his daughters while speaking to the media after the case hearing on Wednesday.    The family’s lawyer and Iqbal Khan demanded that the case should be transferred to Islamabad for the protection of Iqbal’s daughters. Mashal’s sisters cannot continue with their education due to danger to their lives, according to family’s lawyer. Iqbal Khan also expressed the desire to have his daughters continue their education in Islamabad.
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India confirm Windies ODI tour after Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: India will embark on a limited-overs tour of West Indies next month, soon after the Champions Trophy, their cricket boards have announced. Beginning on June 23 at the Queen´s Park Oval in Port of Spain, India will play five one-day games which will be followed by a Twenty20 International at Jamaica´s Sabina Park on July 9.West Indies failed to make the cut for Champions Trophy in England and Wales which features only top eight one-day teams. They will subsequently host Afghanistan f
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Sindh?s educational institutes: Summer break from 1st of Ramazan

KARACHI: All public and private educational institutes in Sindh will now be closed for the summer holidays from the first day of Ramazan. A notification issued by the Sindh government stated that all public and private educational institutes across the province will be observing their summer vacations from the 1st of Ramazan, said to begin at the end of this month, till July 31. Educational institutes will thus reopen on August 1. The reasons given for the change in the dates of the summer bre
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Karachi to see international wrestlers unleash power in showdown tonight

KARACHI: 20 international wrestlers, including former WWE Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett, are ready to entertain Karachiites with top level pro-wrestling on Wednesday. The wrestlers will be seen in action at the World Heavy Weight Pro Wrestling Competition at Karachi Sports Complex tonight. The wrestlers have been brought to Pakistan by Pro Wrestling Entertainment group, which aims to take the sport to new heights in the country. Former WWE star Wade Barrett, France-based wrestler of
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Uber's new update to make it easier for users to switch between modes of transportation

Uber keeps on getting new updates but this time it has got some important one and yeah useful too. Uber has just made it a lot easier for customers to hop out of one of their cars and onto another form of transportation. Cool! Isn't it? The well-known ride-hailing service announced the update on Tuesday that its Android app will now allow users to easily access real-time public transportation data which actually means that those customers who are using Android can better plan trips that requi
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Domestic help was raped before murder in Lahore

LAHORE: Following an initial postmortem report – that disclosed the domestic helper Munazza, who mysteriously passed away in Lahore's Model Town, H Block, died of suffocation on Sunday – the full report obtained by police revealed she was raped before her murder. The autopsy report discovered finger marks on the 20-year-old victim's face and neck, implying that a struggle had ensued when she was strangulated to death. Related: Domestic help was suffocated in Lahore, postmortem report reveals
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Hot weather expected in most parts of country: MET

Hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasted on Wednesday. A westerly wave is affecting upper and central parts of the country and likely to persist during next 24-36 hours. Read more: 7 easy hacks to beat the heat Rain and thunderstorm with gusty winds are expected at isolated places in Malakand, Hazara, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala divisions, Islamabad, FATA, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan according to PMD. Past weather    
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Karachi suffers major power breakdown

KARACHI: Around one-third of the metropolis was devoid of electricity on the night of Tuesday-Wednesday as more than 11 grid stations stopped working after a transmission line tripped at Hub. According to reports, a number of localities, mostly in District Central, did not have power for several hours while some are still without electricity. The most affected areas were reported to be Malir Halt, Rifa-e-Aam, Alfalah Society, Gulshan-e-Rafi ,Saudagaran Society, Shah Faisal Town, Gulshan-e-Iqbal
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?Pakistan is open for business?

HONG KONG: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has termed Pakistan an emerging market and laid out the country’s business-friendly policies in front of foreign investors on Wednesday. He was addressing participants at the One Belt, One Road Pakistan Investment Forum in Hong Kong attended by leading business figures from Mainland China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Terming the country a gateway to the energy rich Central Asian region, he siad “Pakistan is ready to do business with th
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Pakistan is open for business: PM

HONG KONG: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has termed Pakistan an emerging market and laid out the country’s business-friendly policies in front of foreign investors on Wednesday. He was addressing participants at the One Belt, One Road Pakistan Investment Forum in Hong Kong attended by leading business figures from Mainland China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Terming the country a gateway to the energy rich Central Asian region, he siad “Pakistan is ready to do business with th
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India suspended talks with Pakistan, says Aizaz Chaudhry

WASHINGTON: The Pakistan Ambassador to US Aizaz Chaudhry said on Wednesday that India had itself suspended talks with Pakistan. If India is ready then Pakistan will hold talks with it, he said while speaking at a programme of World Affairs Council. As both the neighbouring countries had suspended talks, it further exacerbated the relations between them, he remarked. On Kashmir issue, he said India is using force and carrying out serious violations of human rights in Kashmir, adding more than
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IN PICTURES: Australian Fashion Week stuns audiences

The Australian Fashion Week's Day 3 concluded Tuesday night and it was an absolute blast! From eccentric accessories to elegant wedding gowns, the event showcased a variety of weird yet wonderful fashion trends. Check out the pictures here!   A model is bathed in the spotlight during a show by the Australian designer Karla Spetic. REUTERS/Jason Reed   Australia's naval ship HMAS Canberra forms a backdrop for the men's show for the Katama label by American designer Garrett Neff. REUTERS/Ja
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Ancient human sacrifice discovered in Korea

Evidence of human sacrifice to try to ensure the success of ancient construction projects has been found for the first time at a Korean site, officials said Tuesday. Two skeletons dating from the 5th century were found under the walls of the Wolseong, or Moon Castle, in Gyeongju in South Korea, the capital of the former Silla kingdom, Seoul's Cultural Heritage Administration said in a statement. "This is the first archaeological evidence that folklore about humans being sacrificed for the foun
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Twitter shares rise on word of Biz Stone's return

Twitter shares gained Tuesday on word that co-founder Biz Stone was returning to the social network after six years away. Stone said in an online post that he will be back at work full time at the San Francisco-based operation in "a couple of weeks," prompting shares to end the New York Stock Exchange trading day up 1.35 percent to $19.49. "Excited to have Biz's energy and heart back at Twitter," co-founder and chief executive Jack Dorsey said in a tweet fired off from his @Jack account with a
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Firing kills 3, police arrest 8 suspects during operations in Karachi

KARACHI: Three people, including a woman, were killed in firing incidents late Tuesday night, while alleged target killer Asif and seven others were arrested during numerous raids and search operations conducted by police in various areas here, Geo News reported. Operations were carried out in Karachi’s North Nazimabad, Liaquatabad, Baldia's Ittehad Town, Orangi Town, with police recovering weapons, drugs, and stolen goods from some of these areas. During the police’s crackdown on criminal ele
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Facebook to reimburse some advertisers after discovering bug

Facebook Inc said on Tuesday it would refund some advertisers after finding a bug that wrongly attributed video carousel ad clicks as clicks to the advertisers' websites. When users tried to expand and watch the video carousel on the mobile web browser, the bug inadvertently directed the click to the advertiser's website, leading to incorrect billing, the company said in a blogpost on Tuesday. A video carousel ad format shows images and links within a single ad unit and also has a button that
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Cosby says he will not testify at his sexual assault trial

NEW YORK: Comedian Bill Cosby does not plan to testify in his defense at his sexual assault trial in June, he said on Tuesday in his first extended public comments in two years. The 79-year-old told Sirius-XM radio host Michael Smerconish that the dozens of women who have come forward to accuse him of sexual misconduct were "piling on" and suggested that racism has played a role in his treatment because he is black. Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in a Pennsylvania courtroom ahead
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US drug authority warns of foot, leg amputations with diabetes drug

Johnson & Johnson is required to add new warnings to its diabetes drug, Invokana, about the risk of foot and leg amputations, the US Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday. Final results from two clinical trials showed leg and foot amputations occurred about twice as often in patients with type 2 diabetes treated with Invokana, known also as canagliflozin, as those given a placebo, the FDA said in an announcement posted on its website. The warnings include a boxed warning, reserved f
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