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Hong Kong and Southern China Grapple with Severe Flooding 0
- Lifestyle
- September 11, 2023
Hong Kong and multiple cities in southern China are facing severe flooding due to the heaviest rains in over 140 years. Streets and subway stations in Hong Kong were inundated, leading to school and workplace closures. More than 100 people were hospitalized, and several rescues were carried out. A black weather warning was issued as
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Saudi Arabia to Invest $25 Billion in Pakistan 0
- Lifestyle, Politics
- September 5, 2023
In a significant development, interim Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has unveiled ambitious plans for economic transformation in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. Saudi Arabia is set to invest a staggering $25 billion in various projects within the next two to five years, marking a pivotal moment in the region’s economic landscape. Saudi Arabia to
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South Africa Tragedy: Over 70 Dead in Johannesburg Blaze 0
- Lifestyle
- August 31, 2023
A devastating fire tore through a five-story building in central Johannesburg, resulting in a tragic loss of over 70 lives and leaving more than 40 individuals injured, according to the city’s emergency services. Robert Mulaudzi, the spokesperson for Emergency Management Services, disclosed that several injured individuals had experienced smoke inhalation. They were swiftly transported to
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Reducing Karachi Electricity Bills: Benefits for Income Tax Filers 0
- Lifestyle
- August 31, 2023
K-Electric, the primary electricity provider in Karachi, has introduced a beneficial initiative for income tax filers. These filers can now eliminate advance income tax charges from their electricity bills. To take advantage of this, filers need to ensure that the address on their bills matches the one on their CNICs. Registering on the KE website
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IMF Delays Spark Protests: Pakistan’s Power Bill Relief Struggle 0
- Lifestyle
- August 30, 2023
The IMF delays Pakistan’s request to spread August electricity bills over six months, amid ongoing protests. Traders join protests, increasing pressure on the government. Government linked approval to IMF endorsement for bill recovery plan. Monthly installments won’t alleviate burden; regular bills and August installments to be paid. Power Division’s proposal to recover bills over three
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Earthquake Shakes Panama and Indonesia 0
- Lifestyle
- August 29, 2023
A significant 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck Panama, near Nargana island in the Caribbean, with tremors felt in Panama City. The IGC Geoscience Institute estimated the magnitude at 6.2, but no immediate damage was reported. Meanwhile, Indonesia experienced a powerful 7.1 magnitude quake in the Bali Sea region, centered north of Mataram. The earthquake, 516 km
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