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Security forces gun down six terrorists in Tank, N Waziristan: ISPR

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Killed terrorists remained actively involved in terrorist activities against security forces, says ISPR * This article was originally published here

Fire breaks out at iconic Tiffany's jewellery store in NYC

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Fire crews put out the blaze in a basement of the famed jewellery store after an all-hands alert. http://dlvr.it/SrSBFD

End of an era: Veteran actor Shakeel passes away at 85

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Actor succumbed to protracted illness in Karachi, family sources confirm * This article was originally published here

Osmanabad: The tortured Indian labourers who were kept as slaves

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Chained, tortured and pushed to starvation, 12 labourers from India narrate their ordeal. http://dlvr.it/SrPQ1z

Eid ul Adha: Before bingeing on meat, get a taste of these food safety tips

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While enjoying binge eating, it is important to consider certain practices from a food safety perspective * This article was originally published here

Miss World 2023: When the beauty pageant's arrival in India sparked protests

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The competition is being held in India for the first time since 1996 - when it sparked uproar. http://dlvr.it/SrLcS6

Out of cash ATMs irk Karachiites ahead of Eid ul Adha

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Customers complain that ATM services usually go down ahead of Eid occasions * This article was originally published here

Texas airport worker dies after being sucked into Delta plane engine

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The airport employee died after they were "ingested" into an engine, transport officials said. http://dlvr.it/SrHllH

Greece boat disaster: Number of missing Kotli residents surges to 166

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Pakistan and several African nations call for more protections for migrants at UN Human Rights Council * This article was originally published here

Titan sub implosion: US Coast guard launches investigation to recover debris

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The high-level investigation has the power to recommend civil or criminal charges. http://dlvr.it/SrDsSY

29 medals but jobless: MBBS graduate talks about 'sifarish' culture

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"I think there is a culture of getting jobs through recommendations. This is a reality," says Dr Waleed Malik * This article was originally published here

Stefanos Tsitsipas says Nick Kyrgios Wimbledon comments 'misinterpreted' after being perceived as racist

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Stefanos Tsitsipas says comments he made towards Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon in 2022 have been "misinterpreted" after they were perceived as racist on social media. http://dlvr.it/SrBnHn

Nawaz Sharif meets family in UAE ahead of Saudi visit

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Maryam Nawaz accompanied by family members left for UAE from Lahore earlier today * This article was originally published here

Ukraine war: Moment missile strikes bridge to Crimea

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A bridge in Ukraine connecting southern Ukraine to the Crimean peninsula has been hit by missiles. http://dlvr.it/Sr8nf9

Military courts: Justice Isa's note on 9-member bench removed from SC website

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Senior puisne judge says he "didn't consider nine-member bench a bench" with Justice Tariq Masood backing him * This article was originally published here

Kim Aris: Aung San Suu Kyi's son urges army to free her

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In an exclusive BBC interview, the jailed Myanmar leader's youngest son urges the world to do more to help. http://dlvr.it/Sr67yN

PM calls on world community to ensure fair distribution of resources

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He attends summit as leading stakeholder in global discourse, leader in G-77 and most affected country by climate change * This article was originally published here

Ukraine dam: Satellite images reveal Kakhovka canals drying up

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Following the destruction of the Kakhovka dam, BBC analysis reveals the changes in the surrounding area. http://dlvr.it/Sr3Flj

PPP suspends basic membership of Aitzaz Ahsan, Latif Khosa

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Fate of Ahsan and Khosa is expected to be decided in upcoming CEC meeting of PPP * This article was originally published here

Hunter Biden to plead guilty to tax crimes and admit gun offence

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President Biden's son is set to plead guilty to tax crimes and admit owning a gun while a drug user. http://dlvr.it/Sr0LP7

Greece shipwreck investigation report to be filed within week: Sanaullah

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"The government will take strict action about the incident," says interior minister * This article was originally published here

Global network of sadistic monkey torture exposed by BBC

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A year-long investigation uncovers a sadistic abuse network stretching from Indonesia to the US. http://dlvr.it/SqxNSX

Amazon, Hilton and Pepsi to hire thousands of refugees in Europe

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More than 40 big European firms pledge to hire and train 250,000 Ukrainian and other refugees. http://dlvr.it/SqxNKW

Greece boat disaster: FIA constitutes teams to arrest human traffickers

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A 10-member doctors team has been formed to collect DNA samples from the families of Greece boat victim for cross-matching * This article was originally published here

Iraq: displays 2,800-year-old stone tablet returned by Italy

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Italian authorities handed over the ancient tablet to Iraq after more than four decades. http://dlvr.it/SqtbN4

Greece boat disaster: Pakistan to observe day of mourning today

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PM Shehbaz Sharif forms high level committee to probe human trafficking * This article was originally published here

Ukraine war must end, South African President Ramaphosa tells Putin

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Cyril Ramaphosa and other African leaders met the Ukrainian and Russian presidents in their peace bid. http://dlvr.it/SqrWQm

FIA arrests ‘suspect’ involved in Greece migrant boat tragedy

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Sajid Mehmood allegedly involved in smuggling people to Europe, says FIA * This article was originally published here

Week in pictures: 10-16 June 2023

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A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days. http://dlvr.it/SqpYqd

Cyclone Biparjoy likely to further weaken into ‘depression’ today

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Under the influence of this weather system, rain with thunderstorm expected in Badin, Tharparker, and Umerkot districts * This article was originally published here

Greece boat disaster: Capsized boat had 100 children in hold, BBC told

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Survivors from a fishing boat that sank off Greece say as many as 750 people may have been on board. http://dlvr.it/SqltBh

PML-N, PPP ‘lock horns over administrative matters in Punjab’

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“We cannot even get patchwork done in the province”, PPP leaders tell Bilawal * This article was originally published here

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh: The man at the centre of India's wrestling row

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Who is Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the outgoing chief of Indian wrestling, who has athletes up in arms? http://dlvr.it/Sqj2FT

Govt on high alert as Keti Bandar braces for cyclone Biparjoy today

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PMD says cyclone Biparjoy lies at a distance of about 310km south of Karachi, 240km southwest of Keti Bandar * This article was originally published here

How to safely attach a GoPro to your car or truck

It's easy attaching a GoPro to your vehicle. Doing it safely is another matter. source https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/how-to-safely-attach-a-gopro-to-your-car-or-truck/#ftag=RSSbaffb68

The best GoPro accessory? It's not what you'd think

No, it's not a gimbal or lights or a different lens. It's a replacement battery door. But it has a super handy feature. source https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/the-best-gopro-accessory-its-not-what-youd-think/#ftag=RSSbaffb68

Italy mourns and asks who will succeed Berlusconi

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Italians say goodbye to the four-time PM and ask who will lead his party and run his businesses. http://dlvr.it/Sqf7Td

Cyclone Biparjoy: Govt vows to ensure uninterrupted electric supply

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Climate minister says 110mm rainfall predicted in Karachi while 330mm in Thatta and Badin * This article was originally published here

The different ways Republicans defend Trump over indictment is revealing

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As most conservatives denounce a "political prosecution", some rivals choose their words carefully. http://dlvr.it/SqbFVR

President not bound to act on PM’s advice for fixing election date, rules Supreme Court

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Apex court also observes president is not a mere mouthpiece for anyone else, adding that he was discharging his constitutional responsibility * This article was originally published here

Belgium's Africa Museum rethinks its relationship with Congo

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The 125-year-old institution is teaching a new generation of Belgians a different history. http://dlvr.it/SqXPjx

Authorities on high alert as Cyclone Biparjoy likely to hit Sindh’s coastline

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Cyclone Biparjoy is gaining strength and has now turned into an “Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm”, says PMD * This article was originally published here

Annecy stabbings suspect held over attempted murders

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Four children and two adults were attacked in a park in France's Alpine region on Thursday. http://dlvr.it/SqVKzL

Cyclone tracking: Biparjoy now 840km away from Karachi

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PMD says storm now lies at a distance of about 830km south of Thatta & 930km southeast of Ormara * This article was originally published here

France knife attack: 'Backpack hero' praised for facing attacker

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Catholic pilgrim Henri said he simply followed his instincts when confronting the Annecy attacker. http://dlvr.it/SqSBHH

PTI's Ali Muhammad Khan back in custody for fifth time

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Ali Muhammad says he is against the "elements involved in May 9 incidents" * This article was originally published here

Mount Everest: Deadly season puts focus on record climbing permits

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Twelve climbers have died and five remain missing, amid worries about overcrowding and climate change. http://dlvr.it/SqPKyv

Pakistan elected to key UN body

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Pakistan receives 129 votes becoming a member for three years beginning January 1, 2024 * This article was originally published here

Scot Peterson: Parkland officer on trial for failing to stop shooting

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Scot Peterson is thought to be the first US officer ever charged with failing to respond to a school shooting. http://dlvr.it/SqLJGZ

In address to Russian Duma, Sanjrani reaffirms Pakistan’s resolve to enhance bilateral ties

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"Pakistani business community has shown significant interest in expanding trade relations with Russia," says Senate chairman * This article was originally published here

Ros Atkins unpacks the Ukraine dam breach

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The BBC’s analysis editor looks at what we know about the Ukraine dam collapse at Nova Kakhovka. http://dlvr.it/SqH9kJ

US announces over $16m additional flood aid for Pakistan

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"The new funding will reach over 20 million individuals to assist in their recovery," says USAID * This article was originally published here