Strong winds return to LA area, creating ‘dangerous situation’ as fires rage: Live updates

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SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Powerful Santa Ana winds returned to the Los Angeles area on Tuesday, threatening to reverse some of the progress made in the battle against deadly wildfires that have destroyed entire neighborhoods and forced tens of thousands to flee their homes. Winds of 45 to 70 mph were forecast through the midweek, with peak wind gusts expected between Tuesday and Wednesday…

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Russian UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov ‘deplaned’ after seat dispute

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Russia’s legendary mixed martial arts fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov was kicked out of a flight in the United States over a seating dispute with the airline staff at the Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.  In a video that went viral on social media, airline staff can be seen confronting the martial arts fighter and asking him to shift his…

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Sarfaraz Ahmed parts ways with Quetta Gladiators

Sarfaraz Ahmed parts ways

KARACHI: Ahead of the upcoming 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), former Pakistan skipper and renowned batter Sarfaraz Ahmed on Sunday announced quitting Quetta Gladiators. He made the announcement on microblogging website Instagram by sharing a picture of himself with franchise owner Nadeem Omar. “Today I want to tell you that my time with Quetta Gladiators has come…

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First Time in History Pakistan Earns $4 Billion in Rice Exports in 2024

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For the first time ever, Pakistan has set a new record by exporting $4 billion worth of rice in the current fiscal year. This remarkable achievement is largely due to the efforts of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), which has played a crucial role in boosting the country’s agricultural sector. One of the standout products in this success is…

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Pakistan to Export Rice, Potatoes to Russia, Barter Trade Deal Signed

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Islamabad: Pakistan and Russia have signed their first-ever barter trade agreement during the inaugural Pakistan-Russia Trade Forum, according to recent report. This significant deal aims to strengthen economic ties between the two nations by allowing them to exchange agricultural products without relying on traditional payment systems. The move is particularly important due to payment constraints caused by Western sanctions imposed…

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India Foreign Minister to Visit Pakistan for First Time Since 2015

India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar will attend a China-led summit in Pakistan in place of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government said late Friday. It’ll be the first visit to Pakistan by an Indian foreign minister since 2015. Jaishankar will lead the delegation at a state-level meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation starting on Oct. 15, said Randhir Jaiswal, foreign ministry spokesperson.

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NTDC Restructuring and Transparency Urged for Power Sector Reform

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power Division, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Laghari, emphasized the need for restructuring the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) to enhance grid efficiency and sustainability. During a meeting with the Board of Directors (BoDs) and CEOs of power sector companies, alongside experts from the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and Islamic Development Bank, Laghari highlighted the…

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Plan to Convert Coal Power Plants to Thar Lignite Faces Major Setback

LAHORE: The government’s plan to fully convert coal power plants to 100% Thar lignite has encountered a major hurdle, with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) rejecting the proposal for Jamshoro Power sector news Unit I. ADB, the project’s largest creditor, cited legal agreements allowing only 20% local lignite, with 80% imported coal, as per the original deal. An energy ministry…

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