World Bank hails Pakistan for economic recovery, policy reforms

ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (APP):The World Bank Managing Director Axel van Trotsenburg Thursday commended the efforts of the government of Pakistan for economic recovery and policy reforms. A high-level Pakistani Delegation comprising of Minister for Economic Affairs, Omar Ayub Khan, Minister for Finance and Revenue, Shaukat […]

Japanese billionaire Maezawa ‘not afraid’ ahead of ISS launch

Moscow, Oct 14 (AFP/APP):Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa said Thursday he had no fear ahead of his “dream-come-true” launch to the International Space Station (ISS), a Russian project aimed at boosting its space tourism credentials. The mission is one of several this year by non-professional astronauts, […]

CM Punjab to inaugurate Waqar-un-Nisa Women University on Friday

RAWALPINDI, Oct 14 (APP):Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid on Thursday said that Chief Minister Punjab, Usman Buzdar would inaugurate Waqar-un-Nisa Women University here on Friday. He said that Waqar-un-Nisa Women College has been upgraded to university level and Rawalpindi is the first city of the country […]

Tunisia president slams overseas ‘traitors’

Tunis, Oct 14 (AFP/APP):Tunisian President Kais Saied on Thursday accused unnamed politicians of using refuge overseas to “plot” against the state, implicitly targeting one of his predecessors based in France. “Tunisia is a free and independent state and there can be no interference in its […]

Rugby’s men in tights get Lam backing

London, Oct 14 (AFP/APP):Bristol coach and former international forward Pat Lam on Thursday hailed the “common sense decision” to allow rugby players to wear tights or leggings. World Rugby’s Law Four, previously only applicable to the women’s game, has been extended to reflect the growing […]

US regulators warn firms over fake online reviews

New York, Oct 14 (AFP/APP):Hundreds of companies ranging from Amazon to Google have been warned against resorting to bogus customer reviews, US regulators said, signalling a crackdown on misleading endorsements that have proliferated online. The Federal Trade Commission has sent warning letters to some 700 […]

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