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IT minister vows to ensure $1bn investment for startups

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Caretaker Minister for Information Technology Umar Saif on Saturday announced that the government would establish a “Venture Capital Fund” to encourage international ventures and hoped that $1 billion investment would be ensured via the fund. He made the remarks during a MOU signing ceremony between four US-Pakistani diaspora partners and the USAID. The United States (US) announced the mobilisation of over $40 million in new US-Pakistani diaspora investment at the USAID “Invest in Pakistan” conference today. Four diaspora partners concluded four new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the USAID valued…

Novak Djokovic secures victory in US Open final defeating Daniil Medvedev

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NEW YORK: Novak Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev in straight sets to win the US Open and clinch a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles crown on Sunday. The victory was Novak Djokovic’s third Grand Slam title of the season after wins at the Australian and French Opens, with the only blemish his defeat in the final of Wimbledon in July. The 36-year-old Djokovic won 6-3, 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 to become the oldest men’s champion in New York in the Open era and match Margaret Court´s all-time mark for most Grand Slam…

Casualties go up to 15 as deadly flooding swept villages in central Greece

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Rescue officials continue to search for the bodies as another deceased person was found at sea in the Pelion region, taking the overall death toll due to devastating flooding to 15 in central Greece Sunday.  Authorities found three bodies earlier in the day near the town of Karditsa, where rescue operations are continuing unabated. Saturday’s toll listed 11 fatalities from the devastating floods, according to AFP. The Greek fire service said in a statement: “A total of 4,250 people were rescued and brought to safety on Saturday and into Sunday morning.”…

Train hits seven people in Spain killing 4, injuring 3

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Emergency services in Spanish Catalonia wrote on X — formerly known as Twitter — that at least people have lost their lives and another three were injured after a group of seven people were hit by a train while crossing the railway line.  The incident took place in Montmelo about 20 kilometres (12 miles) north of Barcelona. Spanish media said a music festival was held nearby on Sunday night, the eve of a holiday in Catalonia. The regional firefighting force wrote on X: “We searched for other possible victims near the…

Interim govt urges public to inform on smuggling, hoarding

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The caretaker government on Sunday urged the public to come forward and inform on smuggling, hoarding and illegal immigrants. In a press conference, Interim Interior Minister Sarfaraz Ahmed Bugti announced the government’s decision to incentivise informing on smuggling and hoarding activities. “Prize money will be given to people who provide information on smuggling, hoarding and illegal immigrants,” the interior minister said. Bugti, who was joined by Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi, reassured of the caretaker government’s to eradicate the menaces of smuggling and hoarding from the face…

Scientists create oxygen on Mars, generate mosaic map for future landing

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Scientists successfully generated oxygen on Mars from its carbon dioxide-abundant atmosphere using the Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment (MOXIE) that was carried to the red planet by Nasa’s Perseverance rover in 2021. The Perseverance rover was assigned to search for traces of life on Mars and now the results of generating have exceeded the expectations of scientists giving a boost to a plan of settling on another planet. The instrument created oxygen for more than two years. The experiment also showed that not only life-sustaining gas but also rocket…

Pak vs Ind: Rain stops play after India lose openers in quick succession

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The much-anticipated high-voltage clash of Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 clash was halted due to rain after India lost both openers in quick succession to Pakistan.  A storm made its way to the Premadasa Stadium with the covers moved immediately, according to ESPNcricinfo. India are 147/2 in 24.1 over.  The match kicked off Sunday with Pakistan winning the toss and opting to bowl in Colombo, Sri Lanka. “We will bowl first. I think there is a bit of moisture, we need to use that. Always, India-Pakistan is high intensity, but we…

Sindh home minister refutes accusations of political victimisation

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Caretaker Sindh Home Minister Brigadier (retd) Haris Nawaz on Sunday refuted the accusations of political victimisation within the province, stating firmly that no actions are currently being pursued against any political leaders. The minister’s statement comes amid reports regarding some politicians, notably those from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), being placed on a stop list as well as their residences being raided. Last month, sources told The News that the name of Mukesh Chawla, a PPP politician and former provincial minister, was included in the list as well, following an inquiry by…

Morocco marks first of three-day national mourning as death toll rises

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Morocco, on Sunday, marked the first day of the three-day national mourning period following a terrible earthquake that left more than 2000 dead as many injured. According to the official MAP news agency, the royal palace released a statement on Saturday announcing: “Three days of national mourning have been decided, with flags to fly at half-mast on all public buildings.” The announcement came after Morocco’s King Mohammed VI presided over a meeting to discuss the disaster which has been dubbed, “Hell on Earth,” by media outlets across the world. The…

Biden administration not meddling in Pakistan’s politics, clarifies US senator

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United States Senator Chris Van Hollen said on Sunday that US President Joe Biden’s administration has no intention of meddling in Pakistan’s internal political matters Senator Hollen, who claims to maintain longstanding ties with the Biden administration, refuted the allegations of political interference while addressing Pakistani journalists at the annual meeting and gala dinner of the DC, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) chapter of the Association of Pakistani Physicians of North America. “I have been in contact with the Biden administration for a long time, and I can confidently say that there…