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Opposition parties’ leaders address a press conference on February 25, 2025. — Screengrab via Facebook@PTIOfficial”Will hold these illegitimate rulers accountable,” says Achakzai.Illegitimate govt afraid of Constitution: Shahid Khaqan Abbasi.Economy-related issues to be discussed at conference, he adds.ISLAMABAD: With a focus on the supremacy of the Constitution, the opposition parties have decided to go ahead with heir two-day Grand Alliance Conference under any circumstances starting today, The News reported on Wednesday.The announcement was made after opposition leaders comprising Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja, Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) chief Sahibzada Hamid Raza, Awam Pakistan’s Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen’s (MWM) Nasir…

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The view of the US Capitol in Washington, US, August 3, 2023. — ReutersWASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday floated the idea of replacing a visa programme for foreign investors with a so-called “gold card” that could be bought for $5 million as a route to American citizenship.Trump told reporters he will replace the “EB-5” immigrant investor visa programme, which allows foreign investors of large sums of money that create or preserve US jobs to become permanent residents, with a so-called “gold card.” The EB-5 programme grants “green cards” to foreigners promising to invest in US businesses.”We are going…

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif being briefed by Ulvi Mehdiyev, chairman of the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovation about the services offered by ‘Asan Khidmat’ during his visit to one of the centers in Baku, Azerbaijan on February 25, 2025. — PIDAsan Khidmat gives residents one-stop access to over 400 services.Facility reflects dynamism of Azeri President Aliyev, says PM Shehbaz.He invited team from centre to explore cooperation opportunities.TASHKENT: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the “Asan Khidmat” (ASAN XIDMAT) centre in Baku, Azerbaijan on Tuesday and lauded the facility which offers over 400 services to residents, while also expressing plans…

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Jennifer Lopez mourns hairstylist Jesus Guerrero’s sudden death: ‘Still in shock’Jennifer Lopez is in complete “shock” after the sudden death of the hairstylist, Jesus Guerrero.The Atlas star took to her official Instagram account on Tuesday, February 25, and penned down an emotional tribute to her late hairstylist along with a black-and-white snap with Guerrero. “Jesus,” Lopez began. “It’s no surprise your mother gave you the name Jesus. You were gentle and kind and loving, quiet and unassuming, but so powerful, and your presence was felt the minute you walked into any room. You never demanded the spotlight. You never needed…

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The White House Correspondents’ Association says move ‘tears at the independence of a free press’ in the US.The White House has said it will decide which journalists and media organisations can participate in press pools covering United States President Donald Trump’s administration, in a move critics have decried as an attack on press freedom. The pool system – which prioritises select television, radio, wire, print and photojournalists for coverage of smaller events – has been dominated for decades by journalists from outlets such as CNN, Reuters, ABC News, Fox News and The New York Times. Trump administration spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt…

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Police escort Armughan, prime suspect in Mustafa Amir murder case during an appearance before SHC on February 18, 2025. — ReporterASI Nadeem was in contact with Armaghan, claims DIG.Says investigations underway against Gizri Police Station ASI.Action to be taken against suspect once probe is completed: DIGIn a shocking revelation, police investigators on Tuesday claimed that Armaghan, the prime accused in the Mustafa murder case, also subjected a girl to brutal torture earlier.According to media reports, the girl was hospitalised after the ordeal, but due to Armaghan’s influence, police did not lodge a report in this regard. Citing call data, police…

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A logo of DBS is pictured outside an office in Singapore January 5, 2016. — ReutersSingapore’s largest bank, DBS, has announced plans to reduce approximately 4,000 jobs over the next three years as artificial intelligence (AI) takes on more responsibilities currently handled by humans, BBC reported. A spokesperson confirmed that the cuts will primarily affect temporary and contract workers, with the reductions occurring through “natural attrition” as various projects conclude. Permanent employees will not be impacted by the transition. The bank, however, plans to create around 1,000 new AI-focused positions, making it one of the first major financial institutions to…

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Logo and grids of French lottery group Francaise des Jeux are pictured in this illustration picture in Bordeaux, France, November 6, 2019. — ReutersA man in France whose stolen credit card was used to buy a winning lottery ticket has made an unexpected offer: he wants to split the €500,000 ($525,000) jackpot with the thieves, CNN reported. Jean-David Estele’s car was broken into in Toulouse on 3 February, and the criminals used his credit card to make purchases at a bar that same day, according to his lawyer, Pierre Debuisson. Among those purchases was a lottery ticket that turned out…

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