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Markets confident about approval of IMF tranche | The Express Tribune

KARACHI: Pakistan’s financial markets express unwavering confidence in the forthcoming approval of the second tranche, valued at $700 million, by the International Monetary Fund executive board. The board is scheduled to convene on Thursday (Jan 11). Post-approval, the subsequently elected government is anticipated to secure a larger and longer-term loan programme from the IMF to stimulate…

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SAG Awards nominations for 2024 announced: See the full list of nominees

Nominations for the 30th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were announced on Wednesday morning, giving nods to a handful of last year’s blockbusters and critical hits during a presentation hosted by Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae.  “Barbie,” “Oppenheimer” and “American Fiction” led the SAG Awards nominations this year for films, while “Succession” led for television series. Other films that will…

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Smith replaces Warner as Australia test opener - SUCH TV

Steve Smith will take over from David Warner and open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja for Australia’s test team, selector George Bailey said on Wednesday ahead of a two-match series against West Indies later this month. Australian media reported this week that Smith and all-rounder Cameron Green were among the frontrunners for the vacant opener spot following Warner’s retirement. “There were…

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Air India Captain Faces Allegations Of Ignoring Air Traffic Control, Takes Wrong Taxiway In Goa

According to reports, the captain, identified as Rishi Kumar Sharma, is accused of deviating from the assigned A-2 taxiway to the A-3 taxiway during the aircraft’s approach to the apron.  Source link

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ECC okays up to 5% increase in urea prices | The Express Tribune

ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday approved an increase of up to Rs171, or 5%, in urea prices to recover the cost of imported fertiliser after both the centre and provinces refused to bear the cost of subsidy. The arrangement was approved by the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet after entering into an agreement with the local urea manufacturers. In an arrangement that may…

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Kettering hospital baby death was investigated by major crime team

Police arrived at a distraught mother’s house the day after her daughter died at Kettering General Hospital. Source link

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Pakistan's likely bowling attack for first T20I against NZ revealed

Pakistan’s probable bowling attack for the first T20I of the five-match series against New Zealand, set to take place in Auckland on January 12, has been revealed. The primary pace trio leading the attack is expected to include captain Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, accompanied by Zaman Khan.  Adding an all-round dimension to the attack, Aamer Jamal is set to contribute with both bat and…

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SecDef Austin's 'reckless' handling of hospitalization 'undermined' constitutional commitments: expert

Read this article for free! Plus get unlimited access to thousands of articles, videos and more with your free account! Please enter a valid email address. By entering your email, you are agreeing to Fox News Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive. To access the content, check your email and follow the instructions provided. Secretary of Defense…

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Pakistani Rupee thrashes US dollar in interbank - SUCH TV

The United States dollar continued to lose value against the Pakistani rupee on Wednesday. The US dollar lost Rs0.22 in the opening hours of trading to fall to Rs281 in the interbank market. On Tuesday, the US dollar had lost a mere 6 paisas to fall from Rs281.28 to Rs281.22. Since crossing the Rs300 mark a few months ago, the value of the dollar has slowly decreased in the face of a crackdown…

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Steve Smith replaces David Warner as Australia Test opener - SUCH TV

Top-order batter Steve Smith is expected to open the innings, while allrounder Cameron Green will feature in the playing XI for Australia during the first Test against the West Indies, selectors said on Wednesday. Australia were facing a conundrum about who would replace David Warner as an opener, who bowed out of the five-day game at the weekend after the last Test against Pakistan in Sydney,…

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Amalija Knavs, mother of former first lady Melania Trump, dies at 78

Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories Save Amalija Knavs, the mother of former first lady Melania Trump, has died, Trump said Tuesday in a social media post. Knavs was 78. “Amalija Knavs was a strong woman who always carried herself with grace, warmth, and dignity,” Melania Trump wrote. “We will miss her beyond measure and continue to honor and love her legacy.” The cause of…

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CCI Approves Acquisition Of Remaining 30% Equity Stake In Signet Excipients By IMCD India

New Delhi: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved acquisition of remaining 30% equity stake in Signet Excipients Private Limited by IMCD India Private Limited. “The proposed combination relates to the acquisition of the remaining 30% equity stake in Signet Excipients Private Limited (Target) by IMCD India Private Limited (Acquirer) by exercising a call option,” CCI said in a…

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Man United don't have the luxury of overlooking the FA Cup

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentJan 8, 2024, 06:27 PM ET WIGAN, England — In the debate about the importance of the FA Cup, Erik ten Hag can leave the chat. Floundering in the Premier League and out of Europe before Christmas, the Manchester United manager needs a trophy to underline to new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe that he’s the right man to lead a new era at Old Trafford. Pep Guardiola and…

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Austin leaves intensive care amid growing scrutiny of Pentagon secrecy

Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories Save Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, whose failure to disclose his need for emergency hospitalization has ignited a firestorm, was moved out of intensive care on Monday, as Democrats and Republicans intensified their calls for accountability, and senior officials at the White House and Pentagon struggled to defuse the uproar. Austin, 70,…

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Tell us if you’re pro or anti-Wetherspoons

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight If there’s one thing that almost every British high street still has – it’s a Wetherspoons. The cheap-and-and-cheerful chain boasts inexpensive pints, straightforward food and quirky decor – but it really isn’t for everyone. As Katie…

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Death toll in Gaza from Israeli attacks rises to 17,700 - SUCH TV

At least 17,700 Palestinians have been killed and 48,780 wounded in Israeli attacks in Gaza since October 7, Gaza’s Health Ministry said on Saturday. Ashraf Al-Qidra, spokesman for the Hamas-run ministry, said that in recent hours two paramedics were wounded when Israeli forces targeted an ambulance while it was working to evacuate wounded patients from Gaza’s European Hospital. He denounced…

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Amazon Competitor Zulily Curtails Operations, Lays Off Hundreds

New Delhi: Amazon competition Zulily, which was once valued at $7 billion, is laying off hundreds of employees in the US while shutting down operations, according to media reports and state filings. Zulily will lay off 292 workers in Seattle and elsewhere in Washington, effective from February 7, according to a notification from the state Employment Security Department, reports Seattle…

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