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Web Desk
Apr 10, 2025

Will Fulbright scholarships face the axe?

In February, the US State Department suspended exchange programmes provided by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) for 15 days, but the suspension still remains in place.

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Web Desk Karachi
Apr 10, 2025

IMF seeks clarification on UAE’s $1 billion telecom investment linked to PTCL merger

This informal pledge is associated with the proposed merger of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Telenor Pakistan, raising concerns from the global financial institution during Pakistan’s ongoing discussions for economic assistance.

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Web Desk
Apr 10, 2025

Pakistan has always stood with Afghans in difficult times: FO

Regarding Afghans deportation, Foreign Office added that securing Pakistan’s borders remains a key policy priority.

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Web Desk Karachi
Apr 10, 2025

Former Mitsubishi exec Kazuyuki Masu tapped for BOJ board as economic challenges loom

Masu would replace Toyoaki Nakamura, a former Hitachi Limited executive, whose five-year term ends on June 30.

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Web Desk Karachi
Apr 10, 2025

EU pharma industry warns of ‘exodus’ to US amid Trump’s tariff threats

The Stoxx 600 Health Care index, which tracks healthcare stocks in Europe, saw a significant drop of 5.9 percent for the day, continuing its decline that started when Trump first suggested tariffs in March.

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Web Desk
Apr 10, 2025

Faith travels freely: Pakistan approves 100pc of Sikh pilgrim visas for Baisakhi 2025

Pakistan’s gesture for Sikh pilgrims shines particularly against the India’s increasingly restrictive visa policies for religious minorities.

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AFP
Apr 10, 2025

AI surge to double data centre electricity demand by 2030: IEA

At the same time, AI can unlock opportunities to produce and consume electricity more efficiently, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in its first report on the energy implications of AI.

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Reuters
Apr 10, 2025

Lakers win as Luka Doncic nets 45 in return to Dallas

Doncic produced his 46th career 40-point game. He added eight rebounds and six assists while connecting on 16 of 28 from the floor and 7 of 10 3-point attempts.

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Reuters
Apr 10, 2025

China and EU discuss trade in response to US’ punitive tariffs

In a video call, China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao discussed with European trade and economic security commissioner Maros Sefcovic the restart of talks on trade relief and to immediately carry out negotiations on electric vehicle price commitments.