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Millions of jobs lost in Pakistan
The ongoing restrictions on the import of raw materials, the foreign exchange crisis and rising costs caused by surging power and gas bills have severely hampered production activities. In four industrial sectors of Karachi and the countrywide auto vending units, stakeholders claimed that "over 500,000 people have faced.
Pakistan airlines plane stayed in Indian airspace for 10 minutes, travelled 125 km
It was raining heavily when the flight PK-248 of Pakistan's national airline arrived in Lahore from Muscat at 8 p.m. on May 4. The pilot attempted to land at the Allama Iqbal International Airport at 8:05 p.m., but the Boeing 777 aircraft became unstable and could not land. On the instructions of the air traffic controller, , the pilot initiated.
Girl killed, 5 wounded in California shooting
The girl was taken to a hospital and died there. Five others were wounded with non-life-threatening injuries, the police was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency. They were shot at a party just off the campus of California State University Chico. Officers responded to the shooting at around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Russia accused of using phosphorus bombs in Ukraine war
In drone footage released by Ukraine's military, Bakhmut can be seen ablaze as what appears to be white phosphorus rains down on the city, BBC reported. White phosphorus weapons are not banned, but their use in civilian areas is considered a war crime. They create fast-spreading fires that are very difficult to put out. Russia has been accused of using them before as well.
King Charles III, Queen Camilla crowned at Westminster Abey in London
Archbishop of Canterbury placed St Edward's Crown on the head of King Charles III who was wearing his grandfather's crimson velvet robe, BBC reported. Later, Camilla, the Queen Consort, was crowned with Queen Mary's Crown. About 2,200 people, including the Royal Family, celebrities, faith leaders and heads of state, were present inside the Abbey to witness the event.
Indians second largest group crossing English Channel: Home Office data
Between January 1 and March 31, 2023, the most common nationality arriving via small boat was Afghans (909, 24 per cent) followed by Indians (675, 18 per cent), the new data revealed. A total of 3,793 people were detected arriving in small boats in the same period, a Home Office statement said, adding that the "crossings are generally higher in better weather."
Anti-monarchy group Republic's chief arrested at King Charles III Coronation protest
Footage shows protesters in "Not My King" t-shirts being detained, including Republic's CEO Graham Smith, the BBC reported.
Six demonstrators, including Smith, were arrested by police while unloading placards near the Coronation procession route, the group said.
'Peace in Afghanistan vital for socio-economic regional development': Bilawal Bhutto
Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang is on his inaugural visit to Pakistan while Afghanistan Interim Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi arrived in Islamabad to take part in the fifth round of trilateral dialogue between the three countries.As per details, the Foreign Ministers of both China and Afghanistan are also scheduled to have bilateral discussions with Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.
Pak seeks Interpol help to arrest Bushra Bibi's close friend in corruption case
The case involves the appointment of officials through illicit means for money laundering and political influence, Samaa TV reported.
The FIA officials have said that Farhat Shahzadi, also known as Farah Gogi, has already been declared an absconder by the court in the money laundering case.
Quake-hit Japan braces for more aftershocks, rain
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has warned strong aftershocks could occur in the span of around a week following the initial temblor on Friday afternoon, which registered upper 6 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 in the city of Suzu on the tip of the Noto Peninsula.
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