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Ukraine accused of killing four in occupied Crimea
In the four years since Russia’s invasion began, Ukraine has developed a booming defence sector. Kyiv is now able to regularly hit targets within Russia, focusing its efforts on energy infrastructure and oil facilities, which it sees as fuelling the Russian war machine.
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Italy: Four Farm Workers Burned Alive in Minivan — Victims Identified as One Pakistani, Three Afghans
Amendolara, Calabria — June 4, 2026The identities of four migrant farm workers killed in a horrific attack in southern Italy have been confirmed. The victims — burned alive inside a minivan in the Amendolara area of Cosenza province, Calabria — have been named as:Waseem Khan (29) — Pakistani national, Amin Fazl Khwajiani (28), Safi Amjad…
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Ukraine Drones Strike Saint Petersburg as Russia’s Economic Forum Opens
Saint Petersburg, — Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s second-largest city, Saint Petersburg, just as the country’s flagship annual economic gathering — long dubbed “Russia’s Davos” — got underway, in a dramatic escalation of Kyiv’s long-range strike campaign.The attack marks one of the most symbolically charged strikes of the war, targeting a major Russian city at the…
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Oil Prices Surge Amid US-Iran Missile Exchange; Global Markets Rattled
Global crude oil prices jumped sharply following missile strikes between the United States and Iran, raising fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East. Brent crude climbed to $98 per barrel while WTI traded at $95, as markets reacted to the escalating tensions.Asian and European markets posted mixed results. Pakistan’s KSE-100 Index fell 831…
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Chemical Industry Calls for Tax Relief and Customs Reforms Ahead of Pakistan’s 2026-27 Budget
By Muhammad Shahzad | Karachi, PakistanKARACHI: The Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA) has urged the government to reduce tax rates, simplify compliance procedures, and introduce customs reforms in its budget proposals for fiscal year 2026-27 submitted to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).PCDMA Chairman Salim Valimuhammad said growing compliance requirements and aggressive audit…
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Punjab Students to Receive AI-Powered Educational Facilities Under New Digital Learning Initiative
By Dr. Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab students will gain access to world-class Artificial Intelligence-powered educational facilities as the provincial government moves to integrate advanced AI technologies into the education sector, officials said on Tuesday.The announcement came during a meeting between Punjab Chief Minister’s Adviser on AI and Special Initiatives, Ali Dar, and the…
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Sahiwal Hosts National Ranking Tennis Championship After 27-Year Gap
By Farzana Chaudhry | Sahiwal, PakistanSAHIWAL: Commissioner Sahiwal Division Dr. Asif Tufail has underscored the importance of sports in promoting a healthy society, saying that athletic activities strengthen both physical and mental well-being while fostering sportsmanship and resilience.He made the remarks while inaugurating the All Pakistan National Ranking Tennis Championship 2026 at Sahiwal Club. The…
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12 Killed, 1,386 Injured in 1,171 Road Crashes Across Punjab in 24 Hours
By Dr. Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: At least 12 people were killed and 1,386 others injured in 1,171 road traffic crashes reported across Punjab during the past 24 hours, according to the Emergency Services Department (ESD).Rescue officials said that 628 critically injured victims were shifted to hospitals for medical treatment, while 758 people with…
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LCCI Felicitates Qudratullah on Appointment as Member of Punjab Quran Board
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has congratulated Qudratullah on his appointment as a Volunteer Member of the Punjab Quran Board by the Government of Punjab.According to an official notification issued by the Punjab Auqaf and Religious Affairs Department, the Punjab Quran Board has been reconstituted for…
