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September 12, 2024

Mentally challenged youth climbs electric pole, rescued
Mentally challenged youth climbs electric pole, rescued LAHORE: A mentally ill youngster who had climbed a high tension wire electric pole was rescued alive by Rescue team. The incident reported Pir Makki shrine. According to eyewitnesses the young man suddenly climbed the high-voltage pole and as soon as he touched the wires there was a…
Thailand faces $24bn loss on Trump tariffs, says business lobby
BANGKOK — U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policy will damage Thailand’s key business sectors, from autos to food processing and agriculture, potentially causing a loss of up to 800 billion baht ($24 billion) to the local economy, according to the head of an influential local business group. That amount is equivalent to about 4% of…
China-EU ties reach half century: 4 things to know
China-EU ties reach half century: 4 things to know
Trump ‘Meet the Press’ interview and pope contender Luis Antonio Tagle: Morning Rundown
Donald Trump and NBC’s “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker discuss the economy, immigration and more. Sovereignty and jockey Junior Alvarado overcome the odds to win the Kentucky Derby. Plus, a look at a potential favorite to succeed Pope Francis ahead of the conclave to elect a new Catholic leader. Here’s what to know today.…
Iran’s top diplomat is in Pakistan to mediate in escalation with India over Kashmir attack
ISLAMABAD — Iran’s foreign minister was in Pakistan on Monday to try and mediate in the escalation between Islamabad and New Delhi after last month’s deadly attack on tourists in the Indian-controlled part of Kashmir. Abbas Araghchi’s visit was the first by a foreign dignit since tensions flared in the wake of the April 22…
Dar warns of rising regional conflicts
Dar warns of rising regional conflicts ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Ishaq Dar warned that the world stands at a perilous crossroads, grappling with interconnected crises ranging from regional conflicts and climate change to economic inequality and rising xenophobia. Senator Dar was addressing as the Chief Guest at the 4th Annual…
New college grads face a tougher job market — again
This year’s new college graduates are heading into a tougher job market than last year’s — who had it worse off than the class before that — just as the Trump administration cracks down on student loan repayments. Recent grads’ unemployment rate was 5.8% as of March, up from 4.6% a year earlier, the Federal…
Man, son drown at Gadani beach
Man, son drown at Gadani beach KARACHI: A Father and his son drowned in a tragic incident occurred in Gadani Beach. A family went for a picnic at Gidani Beach, but the picnic turned into tragic when a father drowned while trying to save his son. The man, identified as Kareem Shah, was a resident…