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Newsroom
Pakistan Arrests 178 in KFC Outlet Attacks Linked to Anti-Israel Protests
Scores arrested in Pakistan after attacks on KFC outlets amid protests against U.S. and Israel’s actions in Gaza.
April 20, 2025
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America
Afghan Refugees in U.S. Given Seven-Day Notice to Depart
U.S. gives Afghan refugees with TPS a seven-day deadline to leave, sparking concerns over safety amid ongoing crisis.
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Beyond Boundaries
UK Vows Support for $2 Trillion Pakistani Economy: Jane Marriott
UK vows economic support to help grow Pakistan’s economy to $2 trillion, says Jane Marriott at Islamabad Business Summit.
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Asia
Pakistan FM Dar, SCO Secretary General Reaffirm Trade and Energy Ties
Ishaq Dar reaffirms Pakistan’s active role in SCO, stressing trade, transport, and regional connectivity cooperation.
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Newsroom
US Weapons Left in Afghanistan Smuggled or Sold to Al-Qaeda Affiliates, BBC Report
BBC reports that half a million US weapons obtained by the IEA in Afghanistan are unaccounted for, raising concerns over smuggling.
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America
Trump Administration Says Harvard May Lose Ability To Enroll Foreign Students
US threatens Harvard with foreign student ban and funding cuts over refusal to meet White House antisemitism demands.
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America
China Responds to Trump’s 245% Tariffs, Calls It a “Tariff Numbers Game”
China rejects Trump’s “tariff numbers game” as meaningless amid WTO, UNCTAD warnings of declining global trade and growth.
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Newsroom
Thousands of Muslim Donated Properties Impacted by India’s New Waqf Amendment Act 2025
India’s new Waqf law sparks controversy, protests, and legal challenges over ownership of Muslim-donated properties.
Earth Eco
Pakistan Faces Hailstorms, Heatwaves: Weather Alerts Issued
Pakistan faces hailstorms in Islamabad and heatwaves in the south. Authorities issue weather alerts and safety warnings.
Earth Eco
Hailstorm in Islamabad Exposes Climate Vulnerability
A sudden hailstorm wreaked havoc in Islamabad, damaging vehicles, solar panels, and property as extreme weather grips Pakistan’s capital.
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