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SC judge warns against ‘Reko Diq mistake’ repeat

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Pakistan-Saudi Arabia talks on Reko Diq mining project near completion: Petroleum minister

September 5, 2024

Israel has authorized a ‘teaspoon’ of aid for Gaza, U.N. chief says
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Friday said Israel has only authorized for Gaza what “amounts to a teaspoon of aid when a flood of assistance is required” and again signaled that the U.N. won’t take part in a new U.S.-backed distribution plan. “Without rapid, reliable, safe and sustained aid access, more people will die…
Karachi to experience hot and humid weather
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department on Saturday predicted hot and humid weather in Karachi city. According to PMD, the minimum temperature recorded this morning was 29°C while the humidity level stood at 69%, contributing to a sticky atmosphere.The maximum temperature is expected to reach 37°C. However, due to high humidity, the feels-like temperature may rise…
Eye screening program launched in Sindh’s school
KARACHI: A comprehensive eye screening initiative for students in government schools has been approved in Sindh. A comprehensive eye screening program is set to be implemented in government schools across Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Mirpurkhas, and Shaheed Benazirabad. This initiative aims to screen student’s eyes and provide glasses to those in need. An Non-Governmental Organization…
India and Pakistan extend airspace ban on each other’s airlines after worst violence in decades
On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch India and Pakistan have extended the airspace ban on each other’s aircraft on Friday, prolonging the diplomatic tensions between the two neighbours who came close to a near-war conflict…
Builder.ai collapse exposes dangers of ‘FOMO investing’ in AI
The collapse of Builder.ai exposes the growing threat of “FOMO investing,” according to an expert in tech growth intelligence. Builder had become one of Britain’s best-funded startups, but is now filing for bankruptcy due to financial problems. The insolvency comes after enormous sums were invested into the business. Big-name backers including Microsoft and Qatar’s sovereign…
Naqvi forms committee to strengthen existing passport laws
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to take strict action against individuals departed from foreign countries. In a high-level meeting chaired by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, the government has decided to take strict action against individuals deported from foreign countries. Key decisions made during the meeting include: FIRs to be registered against all deported…
Blind tennis champion Naqi Rizvi lobbies for sport’s awareness and Paralympic inclusion
On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Naqi Rizvi loves the “absolute freedom” he feels on the tennis court. Winning titles is fun, too. The 34-year-old blind tennis champion is on a mission to not only…
US Steel deal approved after 17-month saga: 5 things to know
TOKYO — U.S. President Donald Trump has approved Nippon Steel’s deal for U.S. Steel, a major milestone in the protracted $14.9 billion deal. The plan was announced in December 2023, but has been paralyzed ever since due to “national security concerns” and political wrangling in the world’s largest economy.