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Coal procurement scandal casts Pakistan in dim light

May 13, 2024

Power plants are increasingly turning to long-term coal imports, taking advantage of a market with ample liquidity and availability. This shift came after the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) streamlined spot imports through procurement guidelines, leading to a significant drop in coal prices.

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Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal board flight for Iran (Photo/ANI)

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal departs on special flight for Iran, likely to sign crucial Chabahar port pact

May 13, 2024

The agreement will enable India to long-term lease of Chabahar port in Iran. This is a strategic masterstroke as this will open up a new trade route between South Asia and Central Asia via Iran, bypassing Karachi as well as Gwadar port in Pakistan.
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Biden's ultimatum on Israeli offensive sparks bipartisan backlash on Capitol Hill

May 13, 2024
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (File Photo/Reuters)

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to convene high-level meeting as dissent grows in PoJK

May 13, 2024

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US Secretary of State Blinken visits the Kerem Shalom border crossing to Gaza (File Photo/Reuters)

US State Secy Blinken dials Israel's Defence Minister, reaffirms opposition to Rafah operation

May 13, 2024

US State Secretary Antony Blinken on Sunday reaffirmed America's opposition to Israeli plans of holding a major military...
Former Pakistan PM Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (Photo/X @NazBaloch_)

Pakistan Peoples Party demands its founder Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto's image on currency notes

May 13, 2024

The resolution was passed during a seminar titled 'Bhutto Reference and History', discussing Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto's reference.
Director General Defence Intelligence Agency Lieutenant General DS Rana (Photo/X@HQ_IDS_India)

Director General Defence Intelligence Agency Lt Gen DS Rana embarks on an official visit to Tanzania

May 13, 2024

The aim of this visit, scheduled from 13-15 May 2024, is to further reinforce the robust defence ties...
Rick Slayman, first recipient of pig kidney (Photo: Massachusetts General Hospital)

US: First person to receive pig kidney dies months after transplant

May 13, 2024
Former US President Trump addressing rally at Wildwood, New Jersey (Photo credit: Reuters)

Biden surrendering US campuses to "anarchists, jihadist freaks": Donald Trump on college protests

May 13, 2024
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'Our troops not capable of operating Dornier aircrafts given by India': Maldives Defence Minister

May 13, 2024
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Ambulance driver caught 'smuggling' Palestinians into Israel

May 13, 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Photo credit: Ukraine President Office YouTube)

"Occupier feeds on lies and fear...": Ukraine President Zelenskyy warns countrymen amid raging Russian offensive

May 12, 2024
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari (File Photo)

Pakistan: Bilawal calls for 'dialogue' among politicians to drive country out of crisis

May 12, 2024
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te (Photo credit: Reuters)

Taiwan: President-elect Lai may express 'goodwill' towards China in inaugural address

May 12, 2024
Andrey Belousov (left) replaces Sergei Shoigu (right) as Russian Defence Minister (Photo credit: Reuters)

Putin replaces Defence Minister amid gains against Ukraine

May 12, 2024
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Former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena resigns as Chairman of SLFP, appoints Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe

May 12, 2024
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (Image Credit: Reuters)

"No tolerance for taking law in one's own hands": Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif on ongoing situation in PoJK

May 12, 2024
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Muslim Council of Elders commends UAE's rejection of Israeli PM's call for Emirates to participate in civil administration of Gaza Strip

May 12, 2024
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Egypt announces intent to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at International Court of Justice

May 12, 2024