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MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Tuesday witnessed an overwhelming shutter-down and wheeljam strike on the second consecutive day amid intermittent skirmishes between law enforcers and activists in the state capital Muzaffarabad. The atmosphere was highly charged following the death of one person and injuries to several others a day earlier. Although government offices remained open, attendance was thin for want of transport. Banks were also open but hardly saw any client. All private businesses and shops, including medical stores, remained closed. Even street vendors were nowhere to be seen. Angry youngsters, some carrying batons, blocked intercity roads in many areas of the state capital till afternoon by placing different obstacles and torching bushes. Nevertheless, some private vehicles and motorcycles were seen running through the roads sporadically, without facing serious resistance from the activists. On receiving information about blockades, police personnel swiftly rushed to clear the ro...

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Экс-министр обороны Великобритании Бен Уоллес напомнил о важности Крыма для президента Российской Федерации Владимира Путина. По его словам, чтобы повлиять на РФ, стоит превратить полуостров в нежизнеспособную местность.

China kicked off a new visa programme on Wednesday to attract foreign talent in science and technology. This is part of ongoing efforts to position itself as a world leader in those sectors ahead of the United States. The Chinese measure, announced in August, starkly contrasts with recent US policy, with the Trump administration suddenly introducing new and expensive changes to its skilled worker visas last month. China’s new K visa significantly simplifies the immigration process for those eligible, according to state media. “Against the backdrop of some countries retracting, turning inward, and sidelining international talent, China has keenly seized this important opportunity and promptly introduced this policy,” state newspaper People’s Daily said in a comment piece on Tuesday. In contrast to many other visa categories, the K visa does not require a domestic employer or entity to invite the applicant. “K visas will offer more convenience to holders in terms of the number of permitted entries, validity per...

During the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, the fast is observed for 25 hours, beginning at sunset and ending at nightfall, with exact times varying by city

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A 3.2-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Karachi on Wednesday morning, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said. According to PMD, the earthquake was recorded seven kilometres north west of Malir at 9:34am, with a depth of 10km. In June, the metropolitan city recorded a series of low-intensity tremors — starting from June 1 and ending on June 22 — mostly near Malir. Their intensity ranged from 1.5-magnitude to 3.8-magnitude on the Richter scale. According to experts, the fault lines passing along the areas of Landhi, Quaidabad, Gadap and Malir had become active after several decades and were releasing accumulated energy in the form of low intensity earthquakes in areas close to them. Previously, experts have often warned that a powerful seismic hazard can put the lives of thousands at risk and damage critical infrastructure. The city’s close proximity to several seismic faults, including the Allahbund fault, which runs parallel to Sindh’s coast, and the junction of the Indian, Arabian and Eurasian ...

Pakistan has repaid its $500 million Eurobond on schedule, with the government saying the timely servicing reflects fiscal discipline, stronger reserves, improved ratings, and a more sustainable debt profile. The bond, meant to raise funds from global investors, was issued in 2015 with a 10-year tenor and matured on September 30 this year. Taking to the X platform, Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad announced the development, saying, “Timely debt servicing remains business as usual, reflecting the country’s commitment to financial discipline.” He said the development was encouraging as it comes at a time when external buffers and liquidity have improved, sovereign ratings have been raised, and investor confidence is rising, with Pakistan’s bonds recently trading at a premium. Schehzad further said that the debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio had improved from 77 per cent in FY20 to 70pc in FY25. “External debt’s share in total public debt has declined from 38pc to 32pc in FY25, reducing F...

Dexory, the robotics startup founded by three Romanians in London, aims to increase its revenues fivefold this year and plans to expand its team from almost 200 employees currently to 300 by mid-2026, as demand for autonomous robots in logistics is rising and the company wants to grab market share while it does not have direct competition.

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Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has extended heartfelt congratulations to the leadership, Communist Party, and people of China on the 76th National Day of the People’s Republic of China, reiterating Pakistan’s commitment to the historic and strategic partnership between the two nations.

Manan-talenta ma­no­kana amin’ny fi­tendrena angorodao sy fiantsana ny gadon-kira tsapiky i Rebily Jean na i Jean Piso. Avy any An­dranokototo, Be­tio­­ky, faritra Atsi­mo Andrefana ny fiaviany. Anisan’ny namorona ny feonkira mitondra ny lohateny hoe: « Andra­nokototo » izy. Ampiasain’ny onjampeo maro ho feon-kira hanombohana fandaharana. Efa mpanakanto avokoa ny ankamaroan’ny fianakaviany, raha […]

Prodal 94, a leading spirits producer in Romania, ended 2024 with turnover worth RON200.5 million (EUR40.3 million), up 4% from 2023, in line with ZF calculations based on Finance Ministry data.

”Tsy midika hoe rehefa mifampiresaka dia mizara seza. Tsy izay no izy”, hoy ny fanehoan-kevitry ny filohan’ny Conseil du fampihavanana malagasy (CFM) teo aloha, i Maka Alphonse. Raha misy ny finiavana: aoka re mba tsy hisy in­tsony ny korontana fa tsy ahitam-bokatsoa. Na inona tetikasa tsara amin’ny fampandrosoana ka mikorontana […]

Naneho ny alahelony sy ny hatezerany ireo mpanao gazety teny an-kianja, omaly. Anisan’ny tsy nahafaly azy ireo ny fihetsiky ny mpitandro filaminana teny Ambohijatovo «Fanompana sy fakana an-keriny telefaonina ary felaka tehamaina. Mbola niampy fandefasana baomba mandatsa-dranomaso inefatra. Nihatra tamin’ny mpanao gazety ireo», hoy ny solontenan’ny mpanao gazety, nitatitra ny […]

Nisokatra kely ny tranombarotra vitsy teny Behoririka sy Andravoahangy, omaly. Nambaran’izy ireo fa tena tsy misy mihitsy ny fidiram-bolan’izy ireo nefa ny fandaniana isan’andro tsy maintsy aloa. Anisan’izany ny hofan-trano amin’ny toerana ivarotana, ny karaman’ny mpiasa, ny filana andavanandro ao an-tokantrano ho an’ny fianakaviana, sns. Nikatona indray izy ireo ny […]

Ученые пришли к выводу, что некоторые звезды, пережившие сближение с черной дырой, могут жить на миллиарды лет дольше обычного. При этом они содержат химические следы сближения с черной дырой в центре Млечного Пути.