Web archive - May 9, 2025
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World
Canadian unemployment rises to 6.9%, matching eight-year high outside pandemic
Canada's jobless rate nears 1.6M, partly due to Trump-era tariffs on imports, says Statistics Canada
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Pakistan
Govt cuts electricity tariff by Rs1.83 per unit
NEPRA notifies Rs0.28 per unit cut via fuel adjustment and Rs1.55 per unit cut under quarterly tariff adjustment.
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Pakistan
DG ISPR challenges Delhi to produce evidence of Pakistan's missile, drone attacks in India
India has a history of using terrorism for political objectives, says Lt Gen Chaudhry.
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Entertainment
Shakira recalls how ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ almost didn’t make it and nearly didn’t exist as song turns 20
Shakira reflects on the experience of what went behind her hit song 'Hips Don’t Lie' and how the song change her life.
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World
French pro-Palestinian group challenges ban, cites political motive and 'false' claims
Group's lawyer says shutdown is part of broader Western crackdown on pro-Palestinian, anti-war activists
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Sports
HBL PSL X postponed indefinitely amid rising tensions with India
The decision came on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif amid a surge in hostilities along the LoC.
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World
China advises caution to citizens in Pakistan, India amid escalating tensions
China urges citizens in India, Pakistan to boost safety; warns against travel near Nepal-India border
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Business
India humbled again as IMF approves $2.3b packages for Pakistan
New Delhi attempted to block the approval during IMF’s Executive Board meeting.
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Pakistan
Flight suspensions cause cancellations, delays in Hajj operations
Temporary airport closures disrupt travel plans of around 3,080 Hajj pilgrims, causing flight delays and cancellations
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Pakistan
Saudi FM arrives in Islamabad amid Pakistan-India tensions
International and regional players have been actively involved with the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
