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October 24, 2024

Bitcoin (BTC) to PKR exchange rates – June 4, 2025 Update
Bitcoin (BTC) to PKR exchange rates – June 4, 2025 Update On Wednesday, June 04, 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) traded at PKR 29,608,755.81 (approximately Rs 29.608 million), marking a slight decrease from the previous day’s closing rate of PKR 29,323,780.72 on June 03, 2025. Coinbase, a major cryptocurrency exchange, reported stronger-than-expected profits for the fourth quarter,…
Analysis: Question mark hangs over Xi Jinping regime’s strength
Katsuji Nakazawa is a Tokyo-based senior staff and editorial writer at Nikkei. He spent seven years in China as a correspondent and later as China bureau chief. He was the 2014 recipient of the Vaughn-Ueda International Journalist prize. In a bizarre turn of events that raises questions about the strength and stability of Chinese President…
Nebraska is the latest state to ban transgender students from girls’ sports
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed into law Wednesday a measure banning transgender students from girls’ sports, making the state the latest to keep transgender athletes from competing on women’s and girls’ teams. Pillen signed the law flanked by dozens of lawmakers, women athletes and other advocates — including former collegiate swimmer Riley…
LVMH-backed firm hunts for Japan consumer brands with $315m fund
TOKYO — A private equity firm backed by the world’s top luxury group, LVMH, has set up its first Japan buyout fund, following similar moves by other big asset managers. U.S.-based L Catterton’s 45 billion yen ($315 million) fund drew capital from foreign institutional investors as well as Japanese insurance and pension money.
Chahat Fateh Ali Khan responds boldly to criticism
Chahat Fateh Ali Khan responds boldly to criticism Khan gained fame as an entertainer, singing and producing his tracks. He defended himself against ongoing criticism, stating that many Pakistani singers and musicians dislike him. Khan clarified that his song, “Bado Badi,” is different from the original and is meant for females. Chahat Fateh Ali Khan…
Pakistan secures the key seat in UNS Counter-Terrorism Committee
Pakistan secures the key seat in UNS Counter-Terrorism Committee Pakistan has achieved a significant diplomatic victory by securing the position of vice-chair of the United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) Counter-Terrorism Committee. The committee oversees the implementation of Resolution 1373 (2001), which focuses on international counter-terrorism efforts. Pakistan’s mission to the UN issued the official statement…
‘Dance Moms’ star Abby Lee Miller says catheter was left in her abdomen for years, sues hospital
“Dance Moms” star Abby Lee Miller sued a prominent Los Angeles hospital on Tuesday, alleging that doctors left a foreign object in her body after performing surgery. Miller, known for her starring role on the hit reality TV show, is suing Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and two doctors for medical malpractice, professional negligence and medical battery.…
OpenAI tops 3 million paying business users, launches new features for workplace
OpenAI on Wednesday announced that it now has 3 million paying business users, up from the 2 million it reported in Febru. The San Francisco-based startup rocketed into the mainstream in late 2022 with its consumer-facing artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT, and began launching workplace-specific versions of the product the following year. The 3 million users…