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April 29, 2025 12:58 PM April 29, 2025 12:58 PM

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Protests intensify in Sindh as civil society rejects indus canal project

In Pakistan’s Sindh province, protests have intensified against the construction of six new canals on the Indus River. Lawyers, social activists, and civil society groups have rejected the recent declaration by the Council of Common Interests, which failed to build consensus on the controversial pro...

April 29, 2025 12:12 PM April 29, 2025 12:12 PM

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75% of omported vehicles sold amid high demand, says Sri Lanka vehicle importers association

The Vehicle Importers’ Association of Sri Lanka has said that nearly 75% of the imported stock of 7000 cars has already been sold. Speaking to the media, the association’s President Prasad Manage refuted media reports suggesting a decline in imported vehicle sales, and said that vehicle imports had ...

April 29, 2025 8:53 AM April 29, 2025 8:53 AM

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Voting ends in Canada, Liberals lead under Mark Carney

Voting has officially ended across Canada, with British Columbia being one of the final ridings (constituencies) to close its polls. The Liberal Party, led by Mark Carne, remains in the lead, according to the latest trends. The Liberals are leading in 132 seats, while the Conservatives are leading i...

April 29, 2025 8:48 AM April 29, 2025 8:48 AM

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Asia-Pacific markets subdued as investors weigh tariffs, await Wall Street data

Asia-Pacific markets opened on a subdued note as investors weighed the potential impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on corporate earnings and awaited key economic data from Wall Street this week. Traders are also keeping a close eye on developments in trade negotiations between the U.S. a...

April 29, 2025 8:40 AM April 29, 2025 8:40 AM

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India poised to finalize trade deal with US: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reaffirmed that India is likely to be among the first countries to finalise a trade agreement with the United States. Mr Bessent cited India’s relatively open trade environment and limited non-tariff barriers as major reasons for the accelerated progress. The ...

April 29, 2025 8:33 AM April 29, 2025 8:33 AM

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Pakistan: 7 killed, 9 injured in powerful bomb blast at peace committee office

In Pakistan, at least seven people were killed and nine others injured after a powerful bomb blast struck the office of a peace committee in volatile Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province yesterday. Hospital officials reported that 16 injured individuals were brought in for treatment, with seven succumbing to...

April 29, 2025 7:53 AM April 29, 2025 7:53 AM

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Power gradually restored in Spain, Portugal after major blackout

Power is gradually being restored across Spain and Portugal after a major blackout brought daily life to a halt. The power outage grounded flights, paralysed public transport, and disrupted hospital services. The exact cause of the outage remains uncertain.   In response to the crisis, Spain’s ...