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Renoir museum: Four paintings worth millions stolen in French heist
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Israel Defies U.S. Pressure, Vows to Keep Hold of Lebanese and Syrian Territories
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US Treasury Issues General License Permitting Iranian Oil Exports
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Pakistan Abolishes Free Electricity Units for Power Sector Employees in Historic Move
Islamabad,In a landmark decision, the Pakistani government has officially ended the provision of free electricity units for employees of the power sector. The move follows the Lahore High Court’s acceptance of a petition filed by the Power Division.Federal Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari welcomed the court’s ruling in a post on…
