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December 19, 2025

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Christmas celebrations are gaining momentum in the twin cities

File Photo: A Pakistani Christian decorates a Christmas tree on December 24, 2014. PHOTO: AFP RAWALPINDI: As Christmas and New Year approaches, official celebrations have begun in the twin cities. In connection with the Christmas and New Year celebrations, all small and large amusement parks in the city have started special preparations for Christian families, including decorative decorations, swings and expanded recreational activities. Major parks are seeing a rise in Christmas tree decorations. Christmas tree decorations, colorful flags and electric lights are put up in churches, Christian colonies and Christian homes in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Police in the twin cities

July 9, 2025

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Deepti Sharma on the edge of gaining top position in ranking

Dubai: The match for the top ranking for Bowlers T20I tightens as a multitude of players from England and India to win the latest scores. India Spinner Deepti Sharma is on the edge of NO.1, ranking Bowler on T20i Cricket, after moving to eight first -place scoring points in the latest T20i players of the ICC women. Deepti has sat in the top 10 scores for the T20I pellers for the majority of the last six years, but the 27 -year -old has never won the top position despite having maintained a great deal of consistency in recent years. The

September 22, 2024

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NBC and CBS polls show Harris gaining ground on Trump as opinions brighten

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (L) speaks during an ABC-hosted presidential debate with US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US on September 10, 2024 . — AFP WASHINGTON: US Vice President Kamala Harris leads Republican rival Donald Trump by 5% in a NBC News poll released Sunday found that respondents view her more favorably since she emerged as the Democratic nominee for president. Asked about their views of Harris since she ran, 48 percent of the 1,000 registered voters surveyed said they were favorable compared to 32 percent in July

July 6, 2024

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Efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and release hostages are gaining momentum

CAIRO/GAZA: Efforts to secure a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza were boosted on Friday after Hamas made a revised proposal for the terms of a deal and Israel said negotiations would resume next week. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Mossad intelligence chief had returned from an initial meeting with mediators in Doha, the Qatari capital, and that negotiations would resume next week. “There are still gaps between the sides,” Netanyahu’s office said. Earlier, a source in Israel’s negotiating team, speaking on condition of anonymity, said there was now a real chance a deal could be

May 22, 2024

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PSX is gaining ground on budget speculation

KARACHI: Despite enduring a lackluster session, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed higher on Tuesday on speculation ahead of the announcement of the federal budget for 2024-25 in the first week of June. The KSE-100 fell to an intraday low of 74,958.09 points in the morning in the absence of major positives. Later, it gradually rose along with small fluctuations. The rally was fueled by a strong corporate earnings outlook and an upbeat World Bank forecast that pegged inflation in Pakistan at 15% for FY25. Additionally, the current account deficit at just 0.6% of gross domestic product (GDP), the stability

March 11, 2024

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Gaining financial independence

Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been in the headlines recently over a political party’s request for its intervention in third-party monitoring of the February 8 election. This move is criticized by their opponents as being against the national interest. Interestingly, it brings to mind an independent audit which I also support regarding a national project, but that is a discussion for another day. With debts now reaching around 91% of gross domestic product (GDP), the recent letter highlights the dark reality of power dynamics, revealing who really rules despite the rhetoric we often hear from our leaders. Over

February 19, 2024

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India’s projects in the Maldives are gaining momentum, despite strained ties

NEW DELHI: India has stepped up development aid to the Maldives with projects ramping up last year, even as ties have soured over new Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu’s demand that Indian troops leave his country. As global powers vie for influence in the Indo-Pacific region, India and China have wooed the Indian Ocean nation, which has traditionally been close to neighboring India but has recently turned toward China under Muizzu. New Delhi has spent nearly 7.71 billion rupees ($93 million), or nearly twice its $4 billion budget, on projects in the Maldives during this fiscal year, which ends in March,

January 27, 2024

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Electric bikes are gaining popularity

KARACHI: Out of a total of 18 electric vehicle (EV) motorcycle brands, ten have gained more popularity compared to fuel-powered bikes in the market. Another eight brands are expected to appear in March, according to experts and analysts. “Ten branded companies have started selling EV motorcycles, while another eight companies will launch their products in mid-March as the Engineering Development Board (EDB) has already issued licenses to 34 companies, including electric rickshaws. Over 100 showrooms are being designed and decorated well across the country due to more educated customers including women, students and others who want to buy them,” said

November 8, 2023

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Electric bikes are gaining traction

KARACHI: Electric bike assemblers and dealers in Pakistan are trying to make electric two-wheelers more attractive than the old 70cc petrol versions, with the ultimate goal of replacing internal combustion engines in a few years. However, questions about the viability of these e-bikes remain due to the lack of proper infrastructure in both urban and rural areas. While electric bikes are gaining popularity in countries such as India, China, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia due to rising fuel costs and environmental concerns, Pakistan faces unique challenges that prevent widespread adoption of electric vehicles. Speaking to The Express Tribune, Muhammad Sabir Sheikh,

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