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Three people were killed in clashes between militia groups and demonstrators in Pakistan’s Kashmir region on Monday, the fourth day of demonstrations over rising costs, officials said.Thousands of people have rallied since Friday, and more than 10,000 gathered on Monday, despite the government offering financial support to the region. The government sent paramilitary forces known as Rangers to the area on Monday, and the internet was largely cut off. Nadeem Janjua, a senior government official and deputy commissioner in the region’s capital Muzaffarabad, said: “Three protesters were killed, all were shot, and eight others are currently reported to be injured.”…

summary The Barbarian cleverly capitalizes on Bill Skarsgård’s horror villain tendencies to keep viewers guessing. The film features multiple villains, including Mother, AJ, and Frank, all of whom have disturbing backgrounds. The Barbarian takes many twists and turns that build tension and make Keith look suspicious, but the real fear comes from the other characters. savage Bill Skarsgård appears in a bit role, but he perfectly captures the biggest trends of his career and later reverses them. The horror genre has regained strength and popularity in recent years thanks to adaptations, reboots, and legacy sequels, but there are also some…

Health activists reportedly want Pakistan to increase Federal Excise Duty (FED) on cigarettes to 70% of retail price in line with international standards dawn. Achieving this level would require a 37% rate hike.Supporters of the measure say the tax increase will not only ease the burden on Pakistan’s health care system, but also bring in much-needed revenue for the government. They estimate that a 37% Fed hike would generate an additional 60 billion rupees ($215.7 million) in revenue from cigarettes in 2023-2024. Revenue collections from July 2023 to January 2024 amounted to Rs 122 billion, with the full year estimated…

MUMBAI: The Sensex rose nearly 1,000 points on Monday as volatility on Dalal Street continued, with the India VIX index, a volatility gauge, rising to a multi-month high of 21.5. Uncertainty related to polls and selling by foreign funds are weighing on market sentiment, dealers and analysts said.The Sensex started the new week on a weak note, dropping nearly 200 points from Friday’s close. By mid-session, it had fallen to an intraday low of 71,866 points, but then rebounded to an intraday high of 71,864 points, rising 112 points to close at 72,776 points.ExpandingOn NSE, nifty rose 49 points to…

A well-known Connecticut civil and environmental engineering firm plans to relocate its headquarters this fall, creating 74 jobs in the state over the next few years.Fass & O’Neill moved from Manchester to downtown Hartford, where it was founded in 1924, and in October leased 23,000 square feet at Hartford’s One Financial Plaza to build its new headquarters, the Gold Building. to be established.The company’s move to Hartford will bring about 160 of its 400 total employees to downtown from Manchester, and the new jobs expected to be created will also be based in Hartford. said Kevin Grigg, the company’s chief…

Pakistan and the United States reaffirmed their continued counterterrorism cooperation to promote regional and global security and stability.According to a joint statement released today on the Pakistan-US Counter-Terrorism Dialogue held last May 10, the dialogue addresses the most pressing challenges to regional and global security, including the threats posed by terrorist organizations. He emphasized cooperation between the two countries in addressing the issue. Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K). The talks centered on the regional counter-terrorism situation and focused on areas of mutual interest, the statement said.U.S. and Pakistani officials emphasized the importance of increased counterterrorism cooperation and capacity…

What do airports, schools, hospitals, and 16th century Venice have in common? And what does this have to do with kitchen design? Hello to terrazzo. It’s a material you’ve probably encountered hundreds of times. It’s also a material that we’re starting to see in kitchens everywhere.Yes, that terrazzo–the colorful, durable, and lifelong star of commercial flooring and outdoor spaces around the world–is making its way into homes. I absolutely support that.What exactly is terrazzo? Credit: Dana McMahan Credit: Dana McMahanGreat question. You know those shiny acre floors of multi-colored spots, speckles and lumpy floors you see in large public spaces.…

Visakhapatnam, Tirupati: Despite the sweltering heat and humidity, senior citizens in Andhra Pradesh turned out in large numbers to exercise their democratic rights during the recent state elections. Election Day saw a surge of experienced voters determined to make their voices heard, even in the face of difficult weather conditions and obstacles.In Visakhapatnam district, where the maximum temperature touched 36.6 degrees Celsius, savvy voters braved wind, rain and obstacles to cast their votes in Monday’s Assembly polls in large numbers despite it being polling day.Despite scorching temperatures and snaking lines, seniors turned out in droves and inspired young people. The…

The PCB initially issued a statement confirming the series of tests, but later said no such agreement had been reached.Danyal RasoolMay 13, 2024 • 7 hours agoThe PCB denied that any such test series had been formally agreed, despite the board’s own statement ostensibly confirming it. Associated PressCricket Ireland has officially announced that it will host its first ever men’s tour of Pakistan in August and September next year. The series, which saw Ireland and Pakistan play three T20Is and three ODIs, was part of the Future Tour Program (FTP) scheduled for September 2025.The release does not mention dates, venues…

NBCUniversal aired a glamorous show in front of televisions on Monday. The actor, musician, dancer and comedian vouched for his NBCU media value during flashy performances and trailers. But NBCU executives said little about advertising. Mark Marshall, chairman of Global Advertising and Partnerships, didn’t even take the stage until an hour and a half into the two-hour event. But during the five minutes Marshall spent talking about advertising, he shared the latest data about NBCU’s audience targeting services within its One Platform. NBCU was upgraded ahead of his CES in January, adding AI capabilities to help automate audience planning across…