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TURIN: Pakistan’s special athletes continued their impressive run at the 12th Special Olympics World Winter Games as Afaq Khan bagged the third gold medal for Pakistan on Friday. In the 100-meter snowshoeing race, Pakistan’s Afaq struck gold, outpacing Ahmed Al-Jilani from the United Arab Emirates, who took silver and Mongolia’s Amarbold Munkhdul, who claimed bronze. The Pakistani team also made a strong showing in the men’s 4×100-meter snowshoeing relay, with Moazzam Iqbal, Abdul Saboor, Muhammad Afaq and Ali Raza combining to secure the silver medal. Canada’s team took gold, while China’s athletes finished third. In the women’s 4×100-meter snowshoeing relay,…
Listen to article The Trump administration is weighing a significant expansion of travel restrictions that would impact citizens from dozens of countries, according to an internal memo and sources familiar with the discussions. The memo, which was seen by Reuters identifies 41 countries, proposes a full visa suspension for a first group of nations, including Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, Cuba, and North Korea. In the second group, five countries would face partial suspensions that would impact tourist and student visas as well as other immigrant visas, with some exceptions. In the third group, a total of 26 countries that includes Belarus, Pakistan and Turkmenistan…
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday constituted the Pakistan Crypto Council, which will have the mandate to introduce new regulatory guidelines for launching digital currency — a move backed by all key stakeholders. The five-member council will be chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, while his chief advisor, Bilal Bin Saqib, will serve as the Chief Executive Officer, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance. The move comes amid a five-month delay in making digital currencies a legal tender in Pakistan by amending existing laws and regulations. The federal government has proposed amendments to the…
Listen to article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to take strict action against sugar hoarders and those responsible for artificially inflating prices, according to Associated Press of Pakistan (APP). Speaking at a review meeting on Friday, the prime minister expressed concern over the rising sugar prices and emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring fair pricing. PM Shehbaz stated that the government would not tolerate speculation or hoarding that artificially drives up the cost of sugar. He ordered a comprehensive crackdown on profiteers and hoarders, with a report on the action to be presented after the operation. The prime minister also instructed…
These are the key developments on day 1,115 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.Here is the situation on Saturday, March 15: Fighting Russian President Vladimir Putin called for beleaguered Ukrainian troops in the Russian region of Kursk to “surrender”, saying that “if they lay down their arms and surrender, they will be guaranteed life and dignified treatment”. Putin’s remarks were broadcast on Russian television hours after United States President Donald Trump said that “thousands” of Ukrainian troops were surrounded by the Russian military in Kursk, adding that he has “strongly requested” Putin to spare their lives. Ukraine’s General Staff denied again…
Listen to article The Pakistani government has officially launched the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) to regulate and integrate blockchain technology and digital assets into the country’s financial system, according to a statement from the Finance Division. The announcement follows the recent appointment of Bilal bin Saqib as Chief Advisor to the Finance Minister for the council. The PCC is a government-backed initiative designed to regulate, promote, and incorporate blockchain and cryptocurrency innovations into Pakistan’s economic framework. A statement from the Finance Division described the council’s formation as a significant step in the country’s efforts to adopt digital finance, positioning it as a…
Pakistan’s Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved a new policy for electricity purchases from net metering consumers, lowering the rate from Rs27 per unit to just Rs10 per unit. This decision comes after a significant increase in the number of homes and offices in Pakistan installing solar panels to generate their own electricity, a trend driven by escalating power outages and rising electricity costs in recent years. The government’s new policy aims to address the economic burden placed on general consumers due to the growing number of net metering users. “The attack on regular consumers due to net metering has…
Two humanoid robots walk forward at the exhibition hall of Unitree Robotics in Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province, Feb. 20, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)HANGZHOU, March 14 (Xinhua) — In a mesmerizing display at a recent show in Hangzhou, eastern China’s leading tech hub, a dozen humanoid robots twisted and twirled in perfect sync, their joints clattering to the rhythm of joyful music as they captivated the audience and drew waves of cheers.The spectacle reflects a growing trend, with businesses and individuals increasingly renting humanoid robots for performances, exhibitions, and livestreams to grab public attention.These robots shot to fame earlier this year…
Gold prices soared to a record all-time high in Pakistan on Friday in line with their increase in the international rates. In the local market, gold price per tola reached Rs314,000 after a single-day rise of Rs4,700. The growing volume of global purchases is driving local gold prices to new records, as the price of gold in the international bullion market surged by $46 per ounce after an 18-day pause, reaching $2,988 (Rs 2,988). Similarly, local gold prices also reached historic highs on Friday. The price of 24-carat gold per tola increased by Rs 4,700, reaching Rs 314,000. Meanwhile, the price…
“This is a storied hall, if there ever was one.” That is how President Donald Trump opened his remarks to the United States Department of Justice, before he launched into a speech that denounced judges, prosecutors and members of his predecessor’s government as corrupt. It was an extraordinary moment that hinted at potential legal action against political rivals. Trump went on to argue that the 2024 election had granted him a mandate to investigate those he felt had committed “abuses” under the presidency of former President Joe Biden. “I will insist upon and demand full and complete accountability for the…