Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Federal govt approves import of up to 500,000 MT sugar

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ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has given final approval for the import of 500,000 metric tons of sugar in a bid to stabilize domestic prices. According to the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, the import will be carried out through government channels, and all necessary arrangements have been finalized for immediate implementation. This decision, … Read more

Over 1,500 US flights are canceled by airlines

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  1,500 flights in the United States had been canceled Reagan National Airport outside of Washington, Newark Liberty International, and LaGuardia Airport in New York once again ranked first for cancellations. One of the worst days for flight cancellations in the previous six weeks was Thursday when airlines throughout the country canceled 1,248 flights. Major … Read more

US gives Ukraine around 500,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccination

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In collaboration with COVAX Facility, the US gave about 500,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to Ukraine. We are honoured to aid the Ukrainian people in their struggle against COVID-19. For the second booster dosage, the use of the mRNA vaccine is advised. In collaboration with COVAX Facility, the US gave about 500,000 doses of … Read more

Indian opposition leader questioned in money laundering probe

Rahul Gandhi

Indian money laundering investigators question opposition leader Rahul Gandhi. The inquiry is tied to a nine-year-old accusation by a member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party. Gandhi and his mother were accused of constructing a shell corporation and taking ownership of $300 million in property. On Monday, Indian money laundering investigators questioned opposition leader Rahul … Read more

Apple maintains top spot in the smartwatch market

According to Counterpoint Research, shipments of smartwatches increased by 13% between January and March 2022. Despite the quarterly 24 percent decline – the holiday quarter is obviously difficult to duplicate. Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi all saw a gain on an annual basis, according to the analysis of the wearable market throughout the world. Apple’s success … Read more

Ericsson seals first Indy 500 win

Marcus Ericsson

Marcus Ericsson endure a two-lap shootout with Pato O’Ward to win an emotional Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. The previous Caterham and Sauber Formula 1 driver assumed command over Sunday’s race late and had it taken care of for Chip Ganassi Racing until an accident by partner Jimmie Johnson with four laps remaining drew out an … Read more

Saudi minister sees demand from gas-to-oil switching at up to 600,000bpd

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said users switching from gas to oil could account for the demand of 500,000-600,000 barrels/day, adding that the world was now waking up to the shortages in the energy sector, Arab News reported. Prince Abdulaziz said the potential switch depended on how severe winter weather would be and … Read more

Microsoft intends to provide a $1,500 pandemic bonus to all employees worldwide

Microsoft intends to provide a $1,500 pandemic bonus to all employees worldwide

Microsoft is giving employees a $1,500 pandemic bonus this year for the “unique and challenging fiscal year that Microsoft just completed,” according to the report published. According to the report, which cites an internal document, the incentives will be distributed to all staff below the corporate vice president level who began work on or before … Read more

Locust Attack: 500,000 hectares sprayed during control operations

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As Pakistan may be on verge of losing billions worth of agricultural crops in the summer season due to locust attack, about 500,000 hectares sprayed during ongoing locust control operations. National Locust Control Center (NLCC) released the details. According to NLCC The joint teams formed to control and mitigate the locust attack had conducted survey … Read more