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Pakistan Army Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 sails through National Assembly

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"No provision of this bill is applicable to civilians," says law minister * This article was originally published here

At least 44 killed in Pakistan after explosion at Islamist political rally

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Police say they have found evidence of a suicide attack at a rally organised by an Islamist party. http://dlvr.it/SszLQs

'This Barbie has Nobel Prize': Malala Yousafzai jokes with husband Asser Malik

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Malala posts photo with her husband as she poses in the famous photobooth of Barbie movie * This article was originally published here

Why it's getting easier to be a single mum in China

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How rule changes and financial independence is helping unmarried women to keep their babies. http://dlvr.it/SsxKcZ

'Either Shabbar Zaidi lost his memory or trying to appease someone’: Hammad Azhar

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Former minister says ex-FBR chief wanted to end tax exemption for the steel industry in former tribal areas * This article was originally published here

Lee Meng-chu: Taiwan businessman accused of spying in China is freed

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A Taiwanese businessman's ordeal in China has underscored escalating tensions. http://dlvr.it/SsvMcy

Muharram 9 processions culminate across country amid fool-proof security

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Elaborate security arrangements have been made to avoid any untoward incident during the mourning processions * This article was originally published here

Winnipeg: A daughter's quest to find her mother's remains

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Police believe the remains of four indigenous women murdered by a serial killer were dumped in a landfill. http://dlvr.it/SsrksM

PTI’s Ali Muhammad Khan released on bail after nearly 80 days

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PHC approves bail application of senior PTI leader and orders his release from prison * This article was originally published here

Joe Lewis: UK tycoon bailed in US fraud case but can't use superyacht

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A $300m bond for Tottenham Hotspur tycoon Joe Lewis is secured by his luxury boat and private jets. http://dlvr.it/Ssnv8g

Pakistan rebukes Indian defence minister for threatening to cross LoC

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"Pakistan is fully capable of defending itself against any aggression", Islamabad tells Rajnath Singh * This article was originally published here

Travis King: How the US negotiates with North Korea

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The US is at a critical stage to negotiate the soldier's release, experts say. http://dlvr.it/Ssl3fT

Bill proposing heavy penalty for violation of Toshkhana rules tabled in Senate

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It will be applied to the president, prime minister and members of the armed forces, besides others * This article was originally published here

Greta Thunberg carried away by police hours after fine

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The climate activist was removed from a protest shortly after being fined over a previous incident. http://dlvr.it/SshG9p

No increase in power tariff for lifeline, protected consumers: PM Shehbaz

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"Due to the toughest conditions from IMF, the government had to raise the electricity prices," says premier * This article was originally published here

Sophia Duleep Singh: Indian princess who fought for women to vote in UK

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Sophia Duleep Singh was the daughter of the last Sikh emperor of Punjab and a goddaughter of Queen Victoria. http://dlvr.it/SsdV0P

PML-N decides to appoint Ishaq Dar as caretaker PM

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Sources say govt committee formed on matter to take all other political parties in confidence on Dar’s appointment * This article was originally published here

Intel's deepfake detector tested on real and fake videos

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We tested Intel's new tool, "FakeCatcher", on videos of Donald Trump and Joe Biden - with mixed results. http://dlvr.it/SsbTF9

ECP orders KP interim minister's removal for violating election laws

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ECP seeks removal after Caretaker Transport Minister Shahid Khattak addressed a political rally in Nowshera * This article was originally published here

Meet opera's rare male soprano

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Could Glyndebourne's latest star, male soprano Samuel Mariño, bridge the opera gap? http://dlvr.it/SsYYSD

PTI chief’s involvement in Jinnah House attack probe established: prosecutor

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Special prosecutor says Imran Khan’s arrest is required to bring evidence to the fore * This article was originally published here

Florida to teach 'sanitised' black history - critics

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The revised standards for black history lessons suggest some received "personal benefit" from slavery. http://dlvr.it/SsVvl2

IHC declares super tax ‘ultra vires’ Constitution

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Islamabad High Court's verdict says final taxpayers will not be subject to super tax * This article was originally published here

Watch: Armed police run through Auckland as shooting unfolds

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Two people have been shot dead in the centre of Auckland just hours before the opening of the Fifa Women's World Cup. http://dlvr.it/SsS5RW

Accession Day: PM Shehbaz reaffirms 'unflinching support' to Kashmiris

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Premier calls upon international community to ensure implementation of the UN resolutions * This article was originally published here

Kitchen shrine serpents and other fascinating new Pompeii discoveries

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New discoveries in the buried ancient city shed fresh light on Roman life before Vesuvius erupted. http://dlvr.it/SsPJdt

Khawaja Asif hints at Nawaz Sharif's return after CJP Bandial’s retirement

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“One should not take the risk of Nawaz Sharif’s return” in this situation," says defence minister * This article was originally published here

Burnt out or jobless - meet China's 'full-time children'

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Gruelling work hours and a dismal job market are forcing young Chinese to make unusual choices. http://dlvr.it/SsLWP6

Muharram chand 2023: Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet today

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Committee chairman Moulana Abdul Khabir Azad will preside over the Muharram moon sighting meeting * This article was originally published here

'French icon' actress Jane Birkin dies aged 76

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The English-French star, who rose to fame alongside Serge Gainsbourg, has died in Paris. http://dlvr.it/SsHfSJ

Who is Seema Haider? Investigative agencies compile preliminary report

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Seema went to India via Nepal in May to be with 22-year-old Sachin Meena * This article was originally published here

South Korea: Landslides and floods leave at least 22 dead

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Thousands have evacuated their homes amid heavy rain and floods in the country. http://dlvr.it/SsFbjt

PM Shehbaz, Zardari discuss caretaker set-up, general elections

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Zaradri suggested PM Shehbaz to dissolve the assemblies in the second week of August * This article was originally published here

Can Barbie be the new Iron Man in a Mattel universe?

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Ynon Kreiz, CEO of toymaker Mattel, talks about the future of the Barbie brand. http://dlvr.it/SsCVSZ

‘IMF board was sceptical of Pakistan’s intentions to fulfil commitment’

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IMF chief was certain that Pakistan will deliver on its commitments as she had personally seen PM Shehbaz seriousness to deliver, according to state-run APP * This article was originally published here

Spain’s bull run tackles sexual assaults head on

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Attacks on women at the running of the bulls festival in Pamplona continue despite efforts to clamp down. http://dlvr.it/Ss8s0y

US urges Pakistan to continue working with ‘IMF for sustainable economic recovery’

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“We stand by Pakistani people during these hard times and welcome IMF programme,” says Antony Blinken * This article was originally published here

Danish vlogger: 'My guilt over being traded in Iranian prisoner swap'

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Thomas Kjems was one of four Europeans freed in exchange for an Iranian diplomat jailed in Belgium. http://dlvr.it/Ss64Nm

Parliamentary panel expedites work on electoral reforms

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Parliamentary Committee on Electoral Reforms Chairman Ayaz Sadiq heads in-camera meeting for proposals * This article was originally published here

Ex-Manson follower Leslie Van Houten released from prison after 53 years

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Charles Manson cult follower Leslie Van Houten was convicted in the 1969 murder of a California couple. http://dlvr.it/Ss3DCt

This flip-out laptop monitor is my productivity secret weapon, and it's $93 off for Prime Day

The Duex Plus by Mobile Pixels is a 13-inch display that latches onto any Windows or Mac laptop. And it's more affordable than ever. source https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/smart-office/this-flip-out-portable-monitor-is-my-productivity-secret-weapon/#ftag=RSSbaffb68

Get your hands on the awesome Windows 11 Pro Mini PC for as little as $150 this Prime Day

It's a tiny PC with lots of power and tons of possibilities -- and it's not a Raspberry Pi. And this Amazon Prime Day, prices start at $150. source https://www.zdnet.com/article/get-your-hands-on-the-awesome-blackview-mp60-windows-11-pro-mini-pc-for-as-little-as-150/#ftag=RSSbaffb68

My favorite Android phone can do things my iPhone can't, and it's $140 off for Prime Day

Ulefone's Power Armor 18T smartphone with built-in thermal camera is available for a fraction of the price thanks to a great Amazon Prime Day deal. source https://www.zdnet.com/article/my-favorite-android-phone-can-do-things-my-iphone-cant-and-its-140-off-for-prime-day/#ftag=RSSbaffb68

Quadriplegic man cycles across Canada

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Despite being paralysed in an accident, Kevin Mills has gained enough mobility to handcycle across Canada. http://dlvr.it/Ss0J5c

US storms: 'All hands on deck' as floods deluge US north-east

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Crews from several US states converge on Vermont where towns have been cut off by the inundation. http://dlvr.it/Ss0HyP

Army assures govt of all-out support for economic stability

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"Green Pakistan Initiative will bring about a second agriculture revolution in the country," says PM Shehbaz * This article was originally published here

'The night they came for our children'

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Ghanaian children wrongly labelled as trafficked are being taken from their homes, BBC Africa Eye finds. http://dlvr.it/SrxQSR

Programmes launched for Pakistanis to access education, training in US

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Pakistani envoy lauds programmes named Tahira Khatoon Educational Programme and Nagy Loan Programme for Physicians * This article was originally published here

US football star Rapinoe to retire at end of season

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USA forward Megan Rapinoe, one of the most successful players of her generation, says she will retire at the end of the season. http://dlvr.it/SrvM4H

China warned establishment against ‘new experiment’ ahead of 2018 polls: Ahsan Iqbal

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China had asked establishment not to interfere in polls as “any experiment or change" could destroy CPEC, says minister * This article was originally published here

I've been using Amazon's Kindle Scribe for 7 months and it's so close to perfect

Review: Since its launch, Amazon has released three significant updates for the Kindle Scribe. Here's how it's aged. source https://www.zdnet.com/article/amazon-kindle-scribe-review/#ftag=RSSbaffb68

Is Taylor Swift snubbing Canada?

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Swift has tour stops in South America, Asia and Australia, but not Canada. Is there bad blood? http://dlvr.it/SrsM2H

PM unveils land information and management system to enhance food security

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State-of-the-art system will help optimise agricultural production through innovative technologies * This article was originally published here

Netherlands to return treasures to Indonesia and Sri Lanka

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The Indonesian and Sri Lankan artefacts include jewels looted from a palace by Dutch soldiers. http://dlvr.it/SrpZ6f