PPP MPA Jam Mahtab Dahar survives attempt on life

Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) MPA Jam Mahtab Dahar seen in this image. — senate.gov.pk/File SUKKUR: Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) MPA Jam Mahtab Dahar on Sunday survived an assassination attempt in Ghotki, however, his guard was killed and three other persons injured in the attack, SSP Ghotki Dr Samiullah Soomro confirmed. Unidentified assailants opened fire on Dahar’s…

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Trump activates National Guard in tornado-ravaged Arkansas

President Donald Trump on Sunday activated the National Guard in tornado-struck Arkansas after tornadoes and heavy winds ripped through multiple states over the weekend, leaving at least 37 dead. Heavy winds tore through the Heartland on Saturday, threatening Missouri, Mississippi, Kansas, Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma with tornadoes, damaging buildings and homes. Northern states, including South…

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‘Plot’ to kill Mirpurkhas jail inmate thwarted

The entrance of the Mirpurkhas Jail can be seen. — Facebook@TheMangoCity/File KARACHI: An alleged plot to kill Salamat Lakho, a former local leader of a political party, inside Mirpurkhas Jail was thwarted after a major intelligence agency alerted authorities to the plan. The assassination plot allegedly involved a local political figure from Mirpurkhas and some…

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Gaps in accessibility of public infrastructure for persons with disabilities highlighted

Disabled persons hold placards in this image. — APP/File ISLAMABAD: The Coalition for Inclusive Pakistan (CIP) has called upon the federal and provincial governments to enforce their legal commitments to ensure accessible public infrastructure for persons with disabilities. The CIP has been active for the advancement of political, social and economic participation of disadvantaged segments…

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Treasury Secretary Bessent says Trump is heading off financial crisis

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaking to CNBC on March 13th, 2025.  CNBC Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday the Trump administration is focused on preventing a financial crisis that could be the result of massive government spending over the past few years. “What I could guarantee is we would have had a financial crisis. I’ve studied…

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