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Two dead after magnitude 7.6 quake rocks southern Philippines

Major aftershocks rock Philippines after magnitude 7.6 quake

Philippines warns of 'destructive tsunami' after magnitude 7.6 quake

A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said, as local authorities warned of a "destructive tsunami" and urged people in coastal areas to flee

Magnitude 7.6 quake hits southern Philippines: USGS

A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said, as local authorities warned of a "destructive tsunami" and urged people in coastal areas to flee

Saira Peter mesmerises audience with her magical voice at PNCA

Sufi opera singer Saira Peter, a British-Pakistani soprano recognised as Pakistan's first Sufi Opera singer on Saturday mesmerised the audience with her magical voice at a musical evening in Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA)

Caretaker PM Kakar, President Wickremesinghe agree to further deepen bilateral cooperation

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar and President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe on Saturday agreed to further deepen and strengthen the long-standing cooperation between the two countries in political, economic, and cultural spheres as well as people-to-people contacts

'My blood boils': Kissinger's bitter legacy in Southeast Asia

As global tributes to late US diplomat Henry Kissinger poured in, his death stirred fury across Southeast Asia

International Paediatric experts laud SIUT's initiatives for child and adolescent healthcare

Over 100 Rohingya refugees land in Indonesia, 2 more boats at sea

Uzbekistan- Pakistan connected by historical, cultural relationships: Ambassador Usmanov

Pakistan, Maldives agree to advance cooperation in combating climate change

Cop-28 witnesses remarkable global recognition

The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP-28) in Dubai witnessed remarkable global recognition, it was officially said on Saturday

Stocks bounce on growing optimism over interest rates

India battles 'rogue' label after assassination allegations

Chinese company exhibits civil airport ground support equipment at CISCE

A Chinese company exhibited diversified green and smart intelligent civil aviation equipment, a light-load new energy aviation catering truck, a connecting bridge, and a green energy supply rodless tractor at the 2023 China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) held in Beijing

Sikh leader's attempted assassination in US confirms Indian involvement in extra-territorial killings: FO

Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch on Friday said that the charges leveled by the United States against an Indian national for an attempted assassination of a Sikh leader on its soil confirmed that India was involved in the extra-territorial killings

Pakistan squad announced for ACC U19 Asia Cup

The junior selection committee, headed by Sohail Tanvir on Friday announced the 15-member Pakistan U19 squad for the eight-team Asian Cricket Council (ACC) U 19 Asia Cup 2023 due to be held between December 8 to 17 in Dubai, UAE

Stocks mixed tracking cooler inflation, weak growth

Global stocks markets moved in different directions on Friday as investors weighed a cooler inflation environment against recession risks, and waited for the latest signals on interest rate cuts

Pakistan-Uzbekistan connected by centuries-old cultural ties: Jamal Shah

Caretaker Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Syed Jamal Shah on Friday said that Uzbekistan and Pakistan are connected by a centuries-old cultural relationship, which has strong roots in history

PU conference explores Allama Iqbal's ideology for peace, prosperity

Punjab University Pakistan Study Centre on Friday organised a national conference on ‘Allama Iqbal: Evolution of Muslim Nationalism & Iqbal's Ideology for Peace & Prosperity’

BTTN hosts Book ceremony titled "Security Imperative-Pakistan’s Nuclear Deterrence, Diplomacy

Balochistan Think Tank Network (BTTN) hosted the Book Launch Ceremony of the book titled, “The Security Imperative – Pakistan’s Nuclear Deterrence and Diplomacy” authored by Ambassador Zamir Akram, on Friday here

Sindh Cabinet approves Rs 1.38 bln for purchase of water canons, equipment, vehicles for Rangers

The Sindh Cabinet on Friday approved the release of Rs.1.38 billion funds for the purchase of water canons, quick response vehicles and communication equipment for Pakistan Rangers

Indian Muslims' marginalization under Hindutva regime deteriorating consistently: Prof Jaffrelot

Senior Research Fellow, Center for International Studies and Research (CERI) in Paris, Prof. Christophe Jaffrelot on Friday said the Indian Muslims' marginalization under Hindutva regime was deteriorating consistently resulting economic and educational deprivation

Asia Region chief Ombudsman calls on Governor

The Chief Ombudsman of Thailand and the President of the International Ombudsman Institute Asia Region Somsak Suwansujrait called on the Sindh Governor Mohammed Kamran Khan Tessori at Governor House here on Friday