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Listen to article BAHAWALPUR: Amid mourning at the home of eight Pakistani workers from the same family from Bahawalpur who were killed in a terrorist attack in an Iranian city, their relatives have demanded the immediate return of their bodies. Speaking to the media, the mother and widow of Khalid, one of the victims from the family of Mehrab Wala in Ahmadpur East, requested the government to ensure the repatriation of the bodies as soon as possible. They said they were in a state of trauma. According to officials, terrorists had opened fire and killed eight Pakistani workers in the city of…

Police say the 24-year-old former LSU wide receiver self-inflicted a gunshot wound following a pursuit in Houston.Former Louisiana State University (LSU) receiver Kyren Lacy has died at the age of 24 in an apparent suicide in his car while being pursued by authorities in Houston, according to a Harrison County sheriff’s report released to the media. Lacy was already facing criminal charges stemming from a fatal car accident in Louisiana last December that had clouded his National Football League prospects. Harris County authorities say their pursuit of Lacy late on Saturday night ended when Lacy crashed. When officers approached the…

For years, Bhutan has measured its economic and social development using uncommon currencies: happiness and sustainability. But amid growing economic pains and a brain drain, the small, landlocked Himalayan kingdom is adopting a new emblem of progress, which is propelling Bhutan into a leading role, globally, in embracing financial innovation: Bitcoin. Nestled between India and China, Bhutan – also the first country in the world to become carbon negative– has mined millions of dollars in the world’s most popular cryptocurrency in recent years, making an economic bet that almost no other country has, to the same extent. So, why is…

Listen to article KARACHI: As the carnage in Gaza drags on and the death toll climbs higher by the day, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) on Sunday turned up the heat, intensifying condemnations of Israeli aggression and announcing separate strikes and protest marches on April 22 and April 27, respectively, to build pressure. Both religio-political parties held separate massive rallies in Karachi, drawing hundreds of thousands of participants to the streets. JI chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, addressing a rally at Shahrah-e-Faisal, said that the party had already received endorsement from the Palestinian leadership, reached out to Islamic movements across the world…

The six-time MotoGP world champion survived a high-speed bump from brother Alex to complete a perfect weekend at Lusail International Circuit.Ducati’s Marc Marquez returned to the top step of the podium with victory at the Qatar Grand Prix despite suffering damage to his bike in a collision with his brother Alex on the first lap. Marc, who had taken his fourth straight pole with a lap record as well as a fourth sprint victory on Saturday won at the Lusail International Circuit for the first time since 2014. Red Bull KTM Tech3’s Maverick Vinales finished second on Sunday but was…

KARACHI: The stands at the National Bank Stadium here gave a deserted look on Saturday night. It hardly looked like the venue was hosting its first match of the HBL Pakistan Super League’s tenth edition. To make it worse for the home side Karachi Kings, Multan Sultans had bashed them for a mammoth 234. But the Kings, despite their woes, chose firepower with the bat. The onslaught was led by James Vince’s belligerent century and Khushdil Shah’s powerful show as the pair put up a partnership that took Karachi over the line with four wickets and as many balls to…

Listen to article RAWALPINDI: A US congressional delegation on Sunday praised the Pakistan Armed Forces for their critical role in combating terrorism and acknowledged the country’s resilience and strategic potential during high-level meetings with both civil and military leadership. The delegation, led by Congressman Jack Bergman and including Thomas Souzzi and Jonathan Jackson, held separate meetings with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, the meeting with Gen Munir focused on mutual interest, with particular emphasis on regional security and defence cooperation. “Both sides reaffirmed the importance of sustained…

PodcastPodcast, The TakeBetar US is among many groups supporting calls by the Trump administration to deport pro-Palestine students. Betar US claims responsibility for giving names of pro-Palestinian activists, including Mahmoud Khalil, to the Trump administration. We examine Betar’s roots, reach, and the institutions that surround it. Who’s backing this group, and why are students its latest target? In this episode: Jonah Valdez (@jonahmv), reporter, The Intercept Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Sonia Bhagat, and Sarí el-Khalili, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Marcos Bartolome, Melanie Marich, Remas Alhawari, Kisaa Zehra, and our guest host, Natasha del Toro.…

These are the key events on day 1,145 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.Here is where things stand on Monday, April 13: Fighting At least 34 people were killed and another 117, including 11 children, were injured by a Russian missile attack on the northern Ukrainian city of Sumy, Ukraine’s state emergency service said. This was the deadliest attack on Ukraine this year. The Ukrainian Air Force said its units intercepted and destroyed 43 of 55 Russian drones launched at Ukraine overnight. The attacks reportedly targeted the northern, southern and central areas of Ukraine. Russian forces captured the village of Yelyzavetivka…

RAWALPINDI: After a poor start to their HBL Pakistan Super League campaign, Lahore Qalandars needed inspiration to stage a comeback. And rose to the occassion their senior pros; skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi and opener Fakhar Zaman. After Fakhar’s half-century led the Qalandars to a big total, Shaheen showed his magic with the ball along with leg-spinner Rishad Hossain to subject Quetta Gladiators to a 79-run drubbing with more than three overs to spare here at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Chasing a daunting 220, Quetta Gladiators were bundled out for 140 in 16.2 overs, thanks to Shaheen’s 2-6 and…