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Day: March 25, 2023

Biden issues warning to Iran following tit-for-tat strikes in Syria

According to Bloomberg News, Microsoft Corp has threatened to revoke access to its internet-search data, which it licenses to rival search engines if they do not stop using it as the foundation for its own artificial intelligence chat products. According to the news agency, the company has informed at least two customers that using its Bing search index – a…

Indian army misfire three missiles during practice

NEW DEHLI: According to reports in Indian media on Saturday, the Indian Army accidentally fired three missiles during an exercise in the Rajasthani district of Jaisalmer, raising concerns in the neighborhood. Three surface-to-air missiles malfunctioned during a firing exercise at the Pokhran range, according to India Today. There were thunderous explosions when the three missiles struck fields in various settlements…

Large asteroid to zoom between earth and moon

PARIS: According to the European Space Agency, a large asteroid will safely zoom between Earth and the Moon on Saturday, a once-in-a-decade event that will be used as a training exercise for planetary defense efforts. The asteroid, 2023 DZ2, is estimated to be 40 to 70 meters (130 to 230 feet) wide, roughly the size of the Parthenon, and large…

Nabi leads Afghanistan to stunning T20 victory over Pakistan

SHARJAH: Afghanistan defeated a resurgent Pakistan by six wickets in the first Twenty20 international of a three-match series on Friday. Nabi took 2-12 and was well supported by Mujeeb Ur Rahman (2-9) and pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi (2-13) in limiting Pakistan to 92-9 after they won the toss and batted at Sharjah Stadium. Nabi then maintained his composure with a cautious…

Pakistan Day Parade called off this year

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Day Parade has been canceled, according to the Aiwan-e-Sadar, after it was rescheduled for March 25. The parade is held every year on March 23 but was postponed earlier this week due to inclement weather and was scheduled to be held at the President House parking lot, according to a statement from the office. The event was…

PTI’s Minar-e-Pakistan jalsa: Roads blocked; crackdown launched

LAHORE: Prior to tonight’s public gathering of the party at Minar-e-Pakistan, the police began a crackdown on PTI members on Saturday, and several of the routes leading there have been blocked, On Twitter, PTI Chairman Imran Khan urged his followers in Lahore to join the jalsa following Taraweeh prayers, which he predicted would “break all records.” Tonight will be our…

Pakistan’s military delegation in New Delhi to attend SCO meeting

ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani delegation comprised of officers from three armed forces will attend a Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) working group meeting in New Delhi, the Foreign Office confirmed on Friday, raising the prospect of the country’s defense minister visiting India next month. As the current President of the SCO, India is hosting a series of meetings this year. It has…

 Sedition case against PTI leader Shandana Gulzar dismissed

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani dismissed a sedition case against former PTI MNA Shandana Gulzar on Friday. On March 14, Justice Kayani reserved her decision on Ms. Gulzar’s petition. On February 2, a case was filed against the PTI leader in Islamabad’s women’s police station for inciting people and spreading hatred against institutions. Sections 153A, 124A,…

Sanaullah asks Alvi to stay within constitutional limits

ISLAMABAD: On Friday, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah advised President Arif Alvi to adhere to his legal obligations and official responsibilities. The interior minister responded to a letter that President Arif Alvi had sent to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif by reminding him of his constitutional obligations and responsibilities and advising him not to engage in petty politics “at the whim of…

Banks to remain open on weekends for Hajj applications

ISLAMABAD: The religious affairs ministry announced on Friday that the 14 designated banks across the country accepting Hajj applications would be open on Saturday and Sunday (March 25 and 26). According to Ministry spokesperson Muhammad Umar Butt, the decision was made due to a lack of time and a large number of people who planned to submit their Hajj applications…