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The federal government has reduced the price of petrol by Rs8 per litre to Rs338 and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs7 to Rs371, according to a notification. Following the latest revision, petrol will cost Rs338 per litre, down from Rs346, while the price of HSD has fallen to Rs371 from Rs378. The latest reduction follows a series of successive cuts announced by the government since November 2, as it continues to pass on relief amid changing international oil market conditions. The Petroleum Division revises petroleum prices under the mechanism approved…

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Iran on Tuesday said French accusations that it was responsible for cyberattacks on supermarket fridges last month were “baseless”. “Iran’s foreign ministry categorically rejects the French government’s baseless and one-sided accusations against Iran regarding alleged cyber activities in France,” the ministry said in a statement. It added that it “strongly condemns this hackneyed policy of levelling accusations against the Islamic Republic”. Hundreds of French supermarkets were hit in the October 11 and 12 cyberattacks, which raised the temperatures in their refrigerators and freezers, forcing many to throw away entire inventories…

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday called for building an economically strong, energy-independent and environmentally resilient Pakistan, saying the country would harness its resources, technology and human capital to secure a prosperous future. Addressing the dome placement ceremony of the Chashma-5 Nuclear Power Plant (C-5) in Mianwali, the prime minister described the milestone as a testament to Pakistan’s determination to shape its future through hard work, technological advancement and strategic partnerships. He said the project represented more than a construction milestone, describing it as a commitment to providing clean, reliable…

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The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has issued a second call-up notice to former federal minister for communications and postal services Asad Mahmood over alleged illegal appointments in the Pakistan Post Office Department, directing him to appear in person on November 13. Asad Mahmood, the son of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, is being questioned in connection with alleged irregularities during his tenure as minister from 2022 to 2023. NAB Rawalpindi is conducting an inquiry into alleged illegal appointments involving officers, officials and other individuals in the Pakistan Post…

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Yemen’s rebel group Houthis on Tuesday claimed attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh’s airport and financial hub, further disrupting life in the region’s economic powerhouse. In the early hours of the morning, AFP journalists heard blasts, while residents received a mobile-phone alert urging them to shelter from an “aerial threat”. The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis said it shot down a ballistic missile launched at the city by the group. The incident came two days after the Houthis struck a psychological blow by hitting a skyscraper belonging to oil giant…

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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday denounced a push to impeach him as a “farce” and defended his record leading multiple military operations that have sparked allegations of misconduct against the Pentagon chief. Under pressure after President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance blamed the Iran war for the Republican Party’s sweeping losses in midterm elections, Hegseth now faces a congressional effort to remove him from office. “It’s a farce, and it’s a stunt, and everybody knows it,” a defiant Hegseth told journalists of the impeachment proceedings launched…

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Social media users are turning the scandal around Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang into memes, jokes and commentary, after reports that he had a relationship with an alleged Chinese spy, an allegation China has denied. Much of the early commentary centred on an X post by user Aaron Bennett, captioned “I’m seeing a pattern here,” which placed photos of Huang and other technology executives beside images of their asian partners. One reply came from X user Zack, also known as Twitch streamer Asmongold, who started streaming in 2011 and is one…

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has warned members of her cabinet against corruption, saying she will not spare any minister if a complaint backed by evidence is brought against them. “I swear that if anyone comes to me with a corruption complaint against any of my ministers, I will not spare them,” she said while addressing a ceremony in Jhelum on Tuesday to distribute laptops and Honhaar scholarships among students. CM Maryam said no one would be allowed to misuse public money, adding that she remained accountable to the people…

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