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Former Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has dismissed a viral social media post that falsely connected his two-year-old tweet about a football match to ongoing protests in France.
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Former Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has issued a sharp response to a fake social media post circulating online under his name, demanding an end to the spread of misinformation.
According to reports, an old tweet by the former Australian cricketer was paired with a recent image from protests in France. The controversial viral post displayed a picture of a person holding a Palestinian flag during a demonstration in France.
Alongside the image, the social media user shared Khawaja’s old tweet, which read that he could not wait to see Palestinian flags flying everywhere.
Khawaja responded directly on the social media platform X, explaining the actual context and timeline of his original statement.
Clarifying when and why he wrote the message, Khawaja stated that the tweet was posted two years ago in reference to a football match, urging users to stop spreading lies.
The misleading post emerged amid ongoing demonstrations across France, where public protests against public services and the education system have been taking place for several weeks.
Some of these French demonstrations have escalated into violence, resulting in clashes between protesters and law enforcement officers.
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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a PKR 160 billion development package for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and promised complete federal support to address terrorism, corruption, and infrastructure delays in the province.
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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced full federal backing and resources for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), assuring that the central government and Field Marshal General Asim Munir will work dedicatedly for the province’s development. The announcement came during a meeting of the Development Council and tribal elders representing the merged tribal districts, which was attended by both the Prime Minister and Field Marshal Asim Munir.
Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the tribal elders and acknowledged their steadfast support for Pakistan. He highlighted the extensive sacrifices made by tribal communities due to terrorism, expressing deep respect for their contributions. Reflecting on regional challenges, he remarked that developmental progress in the province had stalled amid rampant corruption and rising terrorism over the past 13 years.
The Prime Minister detailed that prior to the meeting, a two-and-a-half-hour discussion was held regarding developmental projects, police capacity, and administrative matters. To support these initiatives, the federal government will provide PKR 160 billion for development work in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He emphasized the need to enhance police capabilities and expedite Safe City projects, promising full federal assistance for counter-terrorism efforts.
Regarding food security, Shehbaz Sharif assured that wheat supplies from PASCO stores would be made available to meet the province’s needs. He instructed the Provincial Governor to ensure that wheat is distributed at federally controlled prices without any hoarding or artificial shortages.
The Prime Minister severely criticized corruption in the province, citing a major PKR 100 billion scandal involving drinking water projects and a PKR 37 billion fraud case in Kohistan. He pledged strict measures against the corruption that has targeted provincial resources, promising that every rupee would be directed toward public welfare.
During the meeting, tribal elders thanked the Prime Minister for prioritizing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s situation and expressed full cooperation in resolving regional problems. They urged that the Development Council be empowered to effectively address local issues, noting that residents had suffered under severe governance challenges for over a decade.
Concluding his address, Shehbaz Sharif stated that the federal government, along with the advisory council, governor, and elected tribal representatives, would urgently implement structural changes and push delayed projects to rapid completion.
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A 16-year-old boy who wore black clothing and a face mask has been convicted of attempted murder after stabbing a 15-year-old schoolgirl in the back near Norwich.
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A masked teenager who was captured on CCTV stabbing a schoolgirl has been found guilty of attempted murder following a trial at King’s Lynn Crown Court.
Armed police were called to Thorpe St Andrew School, near Norwich, on Wednesday 11 March after reports that a 15-year-old girl had been stabbed in the back.
The court heard that the defendant, who is 16 and cannot be named for legal reasons, brought a kitchen knife to the school grounds while dressed in black and wearing a face mask.
Prosecutors told the court that the teenager had written notes expressing a hatred for women, stating that he “went to school not to learn, but to kill.”
During the incident, CCTV footage captured the moment the girl was stabbed in the back before the attacker fled while being pursued by a school teacher.
Following the stabbing, the school was placed into lockdown and emergency responders rushed to the scene. The victim was transported to a hospital with a minor injury.
Jurors deliberated for three hours and 54 minutes before delivering a majority guilty verdict at the conclusion of the two-week trial.
The 16-year-old defendant is scheduled to be sentenced for the crime on 18 December.
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Pakistan's Establishment Division has issued a new memorandum requiring all civil servants to declare details regarding their foreign nationality, foreign spouses, and dependents within 90 days.
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The government of Pakistan has issued fresh directives requiring civil servants across all ministries and divisions to declare their foreign nationality status within 90 days. The mandate was formally communicated through an office memorandum released by the Establishment Division regarding the enforcement of the Foreign Nationality Rules 2026.
Under the newly issued regulations, public servants are required to submit comprehensive declarations regarding their citizenship status, travel documents, and dual nationality. The official order extends to the dependents of civil servants, demanding full disclosure of their foreign citizenship and travel records.
A standardized proforma has been provided to facilitate the submission of these declarations. According to the memorandum, officials must also submit formal declarations if they are married to foreign citizens.
All federal ministries and administrative divisions have been directed to ensure that their staff comply with the reporting process. The government aims to collect full details regarding dual citizenship, foreign spouses, and dependent status across the civil service workforce.
The latest directive follows earlier instructions issued by the government regarding dual citizenship and foreign nationality rules. In a previous warning, the Establishment Division alerted all departments that failure to comply with these orders or providing false information would trigger formal disciplinary proceedings.
The memorandum explicitly states that submitting a false declaration will be treated as official misconduct. Officers who fail to comply with the order or provide inaccurate details will face departmental action under the Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 2020.
Furthermore, the government has signaled that non-compliant officials could face additional legal action beyond internal disciplinary proceedings as the enforcement of foreign nationality rules moves forward.
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France faces a growing fiscal crisis driven by high borrowing costs and heavy public spending, while economic differences spare the United States from an immediate parallel risk.
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France is standing on the brink of a severe fiscal crisis as it struggles to handle debt accumulated well beyond its financial capacity. Repayment deadlines are fast approaching alongside rising energy prices and surging bond yields, leaving the nation with limited options to balance its books.
Raising taxes and cutting public expenditures represent the most likely remedies, but both measures carry heavy political risks. These steps threaten to trigger public discontent and face resistance within France’s current coalition government comprising centrist and right-wing political factions.
The fiscal pressure is not limited to France. Similar challenges involving rapid debt expansion, elevated debt-servicing costs, and tough governance choices have become defining characteristics across Western economies, including the United Kingdom and the United States.
Key structural differences set the French economy apart from the American model. A massive social security system absorbs the bulk of public spending in France, whereas the distinct dynamics of the US economy currently reduce the risk of Washington experiencing a similar immediate fallout.
Economists and political analysts have long warned about the vulnerability of European social safety nets, noting that sustained spending inevitably creates severe repayment burdens. The crisis in the Middle East involving Iran has further exacerbated fiscal pressure on Western governments.
The International Monetary Fund reported last week that average returns on 10-year government bonds for G7 nations have risen by more than 1 percentage point since February, reaching a 20-year high. By the end of this decade, total public debt across the G7—comprising the US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Canada—is projected to exceed their combined economic output for the first time since World War II.
France’s public debt stands at nearly 119 percent of its Gross Domestic Product, nearly double the target set by the European Union. Its annual budget deficit has reached 5.4 percent of GDP. Peter Taylor-Gooby, a professor of social policy at the University of Kent, noted growing concerns in Europe over bond markets and government borrowing costs, stressing that the situation can no longer be ignored.
The United States also faces significant fiscal figures on paper, with public debt reaching $32 trillion—nearly equal to its annual GDP. Its budget deficit for the recently ended fiscal year stood at $2 trillion, exceeding 6 percent of GDP, while annual interest payments on government debt recently topped $1 trillion, consuming one out of every seven dollars collected in taxes.
Despite these numbers, the US avoids an immediate crisis of French proportions due to the global demand for the US dollar, which serves as the primary reserve currency and standard for international transactions, including oil and gold. Strong demand for US Treasury bonds keeps borrowing rates lower compared to other Western peers.
The US economy also benefits from its scale, diversity, and significant growth in sectors such as artificial intelligence, which helps dilute the impact of budget deficits by maintaining overall economic expansion. Moody’s Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi noted that while France and the UK face similar circumstances, AI-driven growth in the US enhances its ability to manage debt easily.
However, analysts caution against complacency in Washington. Political dynamics, including upcoming midterm elections and potential shifts in congressional control, could turn the debt ceiling into a major point of political bargaining in the future.
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The Pakistan government has proposed introducing an Automotive Development Levy on both locally manufactured and imported vehicles with engine capacities exceeding 1,000cc, following consultations with the IMF.
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The Pakistan government has proposed imposing an Automotive Development Levy on locally manufactured and imported vehicles with engine capacities exceeding 1,000cc. According to official sources, the proposal comes as part of the country’s new auto policy, which is being finalized in consultation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Sources revealed that the initial approved draft of the auto policy will be sent to the IMF for approval. The multilateral lender had previously demanded the imposition of an 18 percent sales tax on electric vehicles. However, the government has suggested alternative revenue-generating measures to compensate for the potential tax losses while attempting to protect lower-priced electric vehicles.
Under the proposed alternatives, a 10 percent Federal Excise Duty (FED) is recommended for electric vehicles valued above $75,000. Officials believe this measure could help maintain a reduced sales tax of 1 percent on lower-priced electric vehicles.
Consultations with the IMF will also cover the imposition of an additional Federal Excise Duty on luxury vehicles valued at over 20 million Pakistani rupees.
According to relevant documents, the proposed Automotive Development Levy on locally produced vehicles over 1,000cc includes a 2 percent levy on vehicles above 1,000cc and up to 10 percent on vehicles with engine capacities reaching 2,001cc.
Projections suggest that revenue generated from the automotive levy on light vehicles could increase from 37 billion rupees to 188 billion rupees over the next five years. Similarly, collections from buses and trucks under the same levy are expected to grow from 45 billion rupees to 232 billion rupees over the five-year period.
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The US Federal Aviation Administration has granted approval for the Boeing 737 Max 10 passenger aircraft, paving the way for initial deliveries early next year following years of delays.
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The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted final approval for Boeing’s long-delayed 737 Max 10 passenger aircraft, paving the way for the plane manufacturer to begin customer deliveries. According to Reuters, Boeing expects the first delivery of the model to be handed over to Canadian carrier WestJet early next year.
Boeing had been seeking certification for the Max 10 model since the early 2020s. Designed to accommodate up to 230 passengers, the variant represents the largest member of the 737 Max family. To date, Boeing has secured over 1,550 orders for the Max 10, accounting for approximately 31 percent of its total pending 737 order book. The manufacturer anticipates that deliveries of the model will play an important role in its ongoing financial recovery.
During the protracted certification delays, European competitor Airbus expanded its market share in the large single-aisle aircraft segment with its A321neo model. Major airlines that have placed orders for the Max 10 include United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Ryanair, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines.
The regulatory scrutiny and certification procedures for Boeing aircraft were significantly intensified following two fatal crashes involving the 737 Max 8 in 2018 and 2019, which resulted in 346 deaths. Oversight of the manufacturer’s production and safety systems was further tightened after a January 2024 incident in which a cabin panel detached mid-flight from an Alaska Airlines Max 9 jet.
As part of the certification process, the FAA mandated critical technical upgrades for the Max 10, including enhancements to flight systems and angle-of-attack sensors. These modifications are set to be retrofitted into aircraft already in operation over the coming years. Issues concerning engine anti-icing systems and navigation software also contributed to the approval delays, though the FAA determined that a recent software issue did not pose a threat to the aircraft’s safety.
Boeing expects to secure regulatory approvals from aviation authorities in Canada and the European Union, a process the company estimates could be completed within a few months. Meanwhile, members of Boeing’s team will focus on securing certification for the 777-9 aircraft, a program currently running six years behind schedule. The company hopes to gain approval and begin deliveries for the 777-9 in 2027.
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy welcomed the certification milestone during a visit to a Boeing facility, stating that accelerating the approval process is essential to maintaining the competitiveness of the American aerospace manufacturing sector.
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Punjab Minister for Industry and Commerce Chaudhry Shafay Hussain announced a Rs 300 billion financing program offering interest-free loans up to Rs 100 million to boost commercial activities.
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Punjab Provincial Minister for Industry and Commerce Chaudhry Shafay Hussain has announced the launch of a Rs 300 billion business financing program this year, aimed at accelerating industrial and commercial growth across the province.
The announcement was made during an important meeting of the Board of Directors of the Punjab Small Industries Corporation (PSIC), presided over by Chaudhry Shafay Hussain at PSIC House on Davis Road in Lahore. The board reviewed a focused agenda and approved key measures to strengthen local industry.
Under the Chief Minister Aasan Karobar Finance Scheme, the program will provide interest-free loans of up to Rs 100 million to eligible businesses. For higher loan amounts, concessionary markup rates will apply to support business scaling.
According to Chaudhry Shafay Hussain, loans ranging between Rs 100 million and Rs 1 billion will carry a reduced markup rate of 3 percent. Meanwhile, larger loans ranging from Rs 1 billion to Rs 5 billion will be offered at a 5 percent markup rate.
The board also approved a decision to file an appeal in the Federal Constitutional Court against a Lahore High Court Division Bench ruling concerning employee pensions within the corporation.
In addition to financial schemes, the minister instructed officials to speed up infrastructure improvement works across 24 small industrial estates situated throughout Punjab.
It was highlighted during the meeting that Mandi Bahauddin has established its first small industrial estate. Plot allotments for this estate will be processed entirely online, with a 20 percent quota specifically allocated for overseas Pakistanis.
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Upazila administration officials in Banshkhali, Chattogram, seized 450 kilograms of government food-friendly program rice from a local grocery store during a drive.
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The local administration in Banshkhali upazila of Chattogram has seized 450 kilograms of government food-friendly program rice from a grocery shop, according to officials.
The operation was conducted on Tuesday afternoon in the Puichhari Union area of the upazila by the local administration team.
Acting on specific information, local officials carried out a raid at the grocery store and recovered nine sacks containing the subsidized rice meant for welfare distribution.
Authorities stated that each of the confiscated sacks contained 50 kilograms of government rice, totaling 450 kilograms.
Local administration representatives confirmed that the seized rice has been taken into official custody following the raid.
An investigation is underway to determine how the government relief rice reached a commercial grocery shop, and legal actions will be taken against those involved, officials added.
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The head of an orphan center in Multan stated that the legal guardian of Waseem Abbas was taken into confidence before the boy was handed over to contractor Tauqeer Nazir, who was later arrested…
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The head of the Khudi orphan center in Multan has stated that the legal guardian of 15-year-old Waseem Abbas was taken into confidence before the teenager was placed with contractor Tauqeer Nazir. The statement comes following the tragic death of the boy, who was struck and killed by a speeding vehicle driven by the contractor.
Shoaib Hyder, head of the Khudi orphan center, told ARY News that Waseem’s paternal uncle served as his legal guardian. According to Hyder, the uncle had requested that the child receive training so he could earn a living. Based on that request, Waseem was placed with Nazir to learn electrical work.
Hyder clarified that the center had received no prior complaints regarding the contractor, noting that Waseem had been sent to work with him only seven to eight days before the fatal incident occurred. The center chief also addressed questions regarding the institution’s legal status, revealing that Khudi is currently registered with the Punjab Charity Commission and has applied for registration with the Child Protection & Welfare Bureau Punjab, with approval expected soon.
The Khudi center currently provides care for 150 orphans. Waseem Abbas, originally a resident of Muzaffargarh, had been admitted to the institution in 2021 alongside his brother and cousin, according to center officials.
The incident occurred in a private housing society in Multan, where Waseem died after being hit by a speeding car. Multan police subsequently arrested Tauqeer Nazir, accused of chasing the teenager in his vehicle, and seized the car involved. A formal case has been registered, and further investigation is underway.
In his initial statement to the police, Nazir acknowledged that Waseem was learning electrical work under his supervision. The suspect claimed the boy frequently left work without permission and that he had attempted to catch him. Nazir stated he drove his car behind the teenager intending only to stop him.
Police reports indicate that after the teenager left the job, the contractor initially pursued him on foot. Nazir then followed him in a car accompanied by another individual, identified as Amjad Ali. During the chase, the speeding vehicle hit Waseem, causing him to strike the gate of a house. He died at the scene.
Orphanage administrator Jawad Haider confirmed that Waseem was an orphan living at the facility who had been assigned to Nazir for vocational learning. Police confirmed that comprehensive investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death are ongoing.
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Police have submitted a petition seeking a 10-day remand for Diamond World Managing Director Dilip Kumar Agarwala after showing him arrested in an attempted murder case connected to the anti-discrimination movement.
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Police have formally shown Dilip Kumar Agarwala, the managing director of Diamond World, arrested in a case involving an attempted murder during the anti-discrimination student movement.
Alongside showing him arrested in the case, law enforcement officers submitted an application before the relevant court seeking a 10-day remand to interrogate him regarding the allegations.
The legal action stems from incidents related to violent clashes and incidents during the anti-discrimination movement that swept the country, leading to multiple criminal cases against individuals implicated in attacks on demonstrators.
Further judicial proceedings and court hearings regarding the remand petition are expected to take place to determine whether law enforcement officials will be granted custody for interrogation.
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Three children sustained injuries when a school bus collided with a railway bridge on Tregare Street in Newport on Tuesday morning.
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PothikTVविश्वThree children sustained injuries when a school bus collided with a railway bridge on Tregare Street in Newport on Tuesday morning.
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Three children have been injured after a school bus collided with a railway bridge in Newport, local police have confirmed.
Gwent Police reported receiving a call regarding a road traffic collision on Tregare Street at approximately 07:45 BST on Tuesday morning.
Emergency services responded to the scene following the incident involving the school transport vehicle.
Further details regarding the severity of the children’s injuries or the cause of the crash have not yet been released by authorities as the situation remains under investigation.
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