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Dawn - Home, Maiden session of 11th National Finance Commission delayed again

Maiden session of 11th National Finance Commission delayed again

• Move comes amid downward revision in growth forecast to 3.5pc for current fiscal • Calls from IMF, armed forces, others to re-balance transfer of resources to provinces go unheeded • Centre ‘backs off’ from changes to award after deal with PPP ISLAMABAD: The inaugural session of the National Finance Commission (NFC), constituted three months ago, is not in sight, as the proposed date of … Continue reading Maiden session of 11th National Finance Commission delayed again

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Dawn - Home, health conditions to be barred from performing Haj in 2026, Pilgrims with certain diseases

Pilgrims with certain diseases, health conditions to be barred from performing Haj in 2026

The Saudi government has imposed a restriction on pilgrims with certain health conditions, including chronic and infectious diseases, from performing Haj next year, according to a notice on the Ministry of Religious Affairs website. The notice, citing the Saudi health ministry, lists organ failure such as kidney diseases requiring dialysis, heart diseases in cases where patients are not capable of even slight exertion, chronic lung … Continue reading Pilgrims with certain diseases, health conditions to be barred from performing Haj in 2026

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Dawn - Home, Maaz Sadaqat dazzles as Pakistan Shaheens crush India ‘A’ in Rising Stars Asia Cup

Maaz Sadaqat dazzles as Pakistan Shaheens crush India ‘A’ in Rising Stars Asia Cup

Maaz Sadaqat’s blazing unbeaten 79 off 47 balls powered Pakistan Shaheens to a commanding eight-wicket victory over India ‘A’ in their Rising Stars Asia Cup Group ‘B’ clash on Saturday, chasing down 137 with 40 balls to spare. The 19-year-old all-rounder, who also claimed two wickets earlier, single-handedly dismantled India’s bowling after a dropped catch, ensuring Shaheens maintained their unbeaten run in the tournament. Electing … Continue reading Maaz Sadaqat dazzles as Pakistan Shaheens crush India ‘A’ in Rising Stars Asia Cup

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Dawn - Home, Palestinians cautioned against ‘displacement networks’

Palestinians cautioned against ‘displacement networks’

GAZA STRIP: Palestinians, especially those in the Gaza Strip, must be wary of networks that se­­­­ek to remove them from their homes in line with Israeli interests, the Palestinian Authority’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned. The warning came a day after 153 Palestinians, who left Gaza without knowing their final destination and without proper paperwork, arrived in South Africa on board a flight from … Continue reading Palestinians cautioned against ‘displacement networks’

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Dawn - Home, Govt keeps petrol price unchanged, hikes high-speed diesel by Rs6

Govt keeps petrol price unchanged, hikes high-speed diesel by Rs6

The federal government on Saturday kept the price of petrol unchanged, but increased the price of high-speed diesel by Rs6 per litre for the next fortnight. According to a notification from the Finance Division, the new HSD price is Rs284.44 per litre. The prices will come into effect on November 16. “The government has revised the prices of the petroleum products following input from the … Continue reading Govt keeps petrol price unchanged, hikes high-speed diesel by Rs6

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Dawn - Home, Ethiopia confirms outbreak of deadly Marburg virus: Africa CDC

Ethiopia confirms outbreak of deadly Marburg virus: Africa CDC

Ethiopia has confirmed an outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in the south of the country, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on Saturday. The Marburg virus is one of the deadliest known pathogens. Like Ebola, it causes severe bleeding, fever, vomiting and diarrhoea and has a 21-day incubation period. Also like Ebola, it is transmitted via contact with bodily … Continue reading Ethiopia confirms outbreak of deadly Marburg virus: Africa CDC

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Balochistan Assembly passes child marriage bill, Dawn - Home

Balochistan Assembly passes child marriage bill

• Opposition lawmakers tear copies of the bill, surround speaker’s dais, shout slogans during the session • JUI-F’s Younis Zehri terms the bill ‘against Islamic teachings’ • CM Bugti cites Shariat Court’s judgement in response • Opposition vows to challenge legislation in court QUETTA: The Balochistan Assembly on Friday adopted the Child Marriage Prohibition Bill with majority votes amid strong protests by opposition members. The … Continue reading Balochistan Assembly passes child marriage bill

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Dawn - Home, Epstein’s emails reveal network of powerful contacts

Epstein’s emails reveal network of powerful contacts

The latest batch from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s emails illustrates the extraordinary scope of his contacts with powerful people, ranging from a top Trump adviser to Britain’s ex-prince Andrew. The United States House of Representatives is expected to vote next week on trying to force the release of evidence gathered on Epstein by law enforcement over the years, including the identities of the men … Continue reading Epstein’s emails reveal network of powerful contacts

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Dawn - Home, other Democrats, Trump demands DOJ probe into Epstein links to Bill Clinton

Trump demands DOJ probe into Epstein links to Bill Clinton, other Democrats

United States President Donald Trump said on Friday he wants the Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to investigate links between the late alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and former Democratic president Bill Clinton. Seeking to turn the tables after a new trove of Epstein emails reignited questions over his own ties to the disgraced financier, Trump also demanded a probe into US … Continue reading Trump demands DOJ probe into Epstein links to Bill Clinton, other Democrats

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Dawn - Home, Pakistan revives offshore exploration with 23-block award round

Pakistan revives offshore exploration with 23-block award round

ISLAMABAD: The government has awarded 23 new offshore exploration blocks to three public sector oil and gas producers led by Mari Energies on a provisional basis for three years with investment commitments of about $80 million. Mari Energies — a joint venture of Fauji Foundation and the federal government and its other entities — has emerged as the leader by securing stakes in all 23 … Continue reading Pakistan revives offshore exploration with 23-block award round

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