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Peace Dividend: Russia-Ukraine talks calm commodity price rise
Advanced talks between Russia and Ukraine to reach a peaceful settlement have relatively calmed down global commodities' prices.Nonetheless, prices still remain at elevated levels but the latest trend shows a slower rate of appreciation. Lately, the conflict which started over a month ago, seems to reach a partial resolution, after the two sides entered another round of talks.
Imran Khan terms no-trust move a 'huge international conspiracy'
The premier made these remarks during a ceremony in Islamabad marking the launch of the e-passports facility. During the ceremony, the prime minister talked about the no-confidence motion, especially the existence of the alleged letter, which warned of 'dire consequences' if he continued to stay in power.However, the opposition has rejected the premier's claims; and concerned quarters did not find any evidence of an external plot to remove Imran Khan from power.
6 Pakistani UN peacekeepers killed when copter goes down in Congo
Confirming their deaths, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Tuesday that a search and rescue mission found their bodies. The six crew members of the helicopter were from Pakistan and the two others on the flight were military personnel from Russia and Serbia, he said.The helicopter that was on a reconnaissance mission in the area of Tshanzu, south-east of Rutshuru in North Kivu went down on Tuesday, he said.
Pakistan finance ministry's data hacked 3 months ago
Aamir Atta, the chief executive of a social media platform, said Tuesday night: "The hacker claimed to have shared 72GB of official data with us from 2012 to 2022 having official communication." He said that "we verified it and published it later," adding that it was ironic how cyber attacks were rampant, leaking data massively.
Sri Lanka to experience 10-hour daily power cuts
Sri Lanka has been facing power cuts since February due to dwindling electricity production in hydro power plants as well as diesel shortages that have crippled the operations of thermal power plants, the commission said, Xinhua news agency reported. The Ceylon Electricity Board said in a statement that they were "compelled to take demand management measures due to inadequate power generation, as a result of fuel shortage and unavailability of generators."
As Taliban ban girls from secondary schools, World Bank suspends $600mn projects
The projects were being prepared for implementation by United Nations agencies to support agriculture, education, health and livelihoods, the World Bank said, Pajhwok News reported. Now the four projects will be presented to ARTF donors for approval only when the World Bank and international partners have a better understanding of the situation and confidence that the goals of the schemes could be achieved. The US officials last week cancelled planned meetings in Doha.
Imran Khan risks losing majority after key ally MQM-P supports non-trust motion
Leaders from the opposition parties and MQM-P drafted an agreement at the Parliament Lodges after midnight. MQM-P Senator Faisal Subzwari confirmed, first in a tweet and then in an interaction with reporters, that a draft agreement had been finalized and the details will be announced at a press conference.
NSAs from China, Middle East, Central Asia to attend Islamabad Security Dialogue
The list of attendees includes National Security Advisers (NSA) from China, Middle East, and Central Asia. During the two-day hybrid event, organised by the National Security Division, the Pak-China Friendship Centre in the federal capital, will be a vital venue for policymakers, experts, scholars, thinkers, and serving National Security Advisers from China and several other countries in the region.
SL military assures maritime pacts with India not threat its security
Alleging that several media have misinterpreted the news, the Ministry of Defence ruled that the recently signed maritime security pacts with the Government of India would neither result in hindrance nor threat to the national security of Sri Lanka. The Defence Ministry clarified that several security pacts signed with India over setting up of Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), a Floating Dock and Dornier Reconnaissance Aircraft.
Covid cases surge in most populous Australian states
NSW reported 25,235 new cases on Wednesday, its second highest daily increase in the month of March, the first highest being a result of a backlog of cases earlier in the month, Xinhua news agency reported. As the weather gets colder and the BA.2 variant, which is estimated to be 30 per cent to 40 per cent more transmissible than the original omicron strain, hospitalizations in the state have also grown steadily over the month.
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