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Pakistan’s Auto Industry grapples with uncertainty amid IMF’s push for tariff reforms

Pakistan’s Auto Industry grapples with uncertainty amid IMF’s push for tariff reforms

11 May 2025 | 7:42 PM

Karachi, May 11 (UNI) Pakistan’s local auto industry is facing mounting uncertainty ahead of the FY26 budget, as the government considers tariff reforms under pressure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF has urged Islamabad to reduce high duties on vehicles and allow the commercial import of used cars — a move that has alarmed domestic manufacturers and auto parts suppliers.

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Pope Leo XIV calls AI one of humanity’s greatest challenges in first address to College of Cardinals

Pope Leo XIV calls AI one of humanity’s greatest challenges in first address to College of Cardinals

11 May 2025 | 7:20 PM

Vatican, May 11 (UNI) Pope Leo XIV, in his first formal address to the College of Cardinals, called artificial intelligence one of the greatest challenges facing humanity—saying it was the very reason he chose his papal name.

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Erdogan hopes full ceasefire to contribute to Moscow-Kiev talks - Erdogan's Office

Erdogan hopes full ceasefire to contribute to Moscow-Kiev talks - Erdogan's Office

11 May 2025 | 6:25 PM

Istanbul, May 11 (UNI) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call on Sunday that a comprehensive ceasefire in Ukraine could create the necessary atmosphere for negotiations between Moscow and Kiev, the Turkish presidential administration said.

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Erdogan expresses Türkiye's readiness to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks

11 May 2025 | 6:07 PM

Ankara, May 11 (UNI) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed Sunday Türkiye's readiness to host peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, following Russia's proposed resumption of direct peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul.

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Over 20 killed as bus plunges off cliff in Sri Lanka's Central Province

Over 20 killed as bus plunges off cliff in Sri Lanka's Central Province

11 May 2025 | 6:00 PM

Colombo, May 11 (UNI) Over 20 were killed and some others injured as a bus plunged off a cliff in Kotmale in Sri Lanka's Central Province on Sunday morning, police said.

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Japanese PM reaffirms push for tariff elimination with US

11 May 2025 | 5:57 PM

Tokyo, May 11 (UNI) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Sunday emphasized Japan's strong stance on eliminating U.S. tariff measures, including those on automobiles, during trade negotiations.

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Iran, US begin 4th round of indirect nuclear talks in Oman - Reports

11 May 2025 | 5:54 PM

Tehran, May 11 (UNI) The fourth round of indirect, Oman-mediated talks between Iran and the United States on the Iranian nuclear program and US economic sanctions on Tehran began in the Omani capital of Muscat on Sunday, Iranian news agency ISNA reported.

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Iran FM praises 'more serious atmosphere' at third round of nuclear deal talks with US in Muscat

11 May 2025 | 5:52 PM

Tehran/Washington/Muscat, May 11 (UNI) After reiterating Tehran's refusal to back down on its nuclear deal, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi applauded the "more serious atmosphere" at the third round of discussions with the US in Muscat, compared to the previous rounds. "We have gradually started more detailed discussions," Araghchi said on Iranian television.

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Iran FM Abbas Araghchi says Tehran won't back down on its nuclear rights

Iran FM Abbas Araghchi says Tehran won't back down on its nuclear rights

11 May 2025 | 4:58 PM

Tehran, May 11 (UNI) Iranian Foreign Minister Sayyid Abbas Araghchi has stated that Tehran won't back down on its nuclear rights in its negotiations with the United States, ahead of the fourth round of discussions in Oman.

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Canada's Liberal Party secures 170 votes in House of Commons, falls two short of majority govt

11 May 2025 | 4:33 PM

Ottawa, May 11 (UNI) The Liberal Party of Canada gained one more seat after a judicial recount on Saturday, sitting at 170 seats in the House of Commons currently, just two shy of a majority government.

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Nepal urges all its nationals in India to identify locations with emergency services

Nepal urges all its nationals in India to identify locations with emergency services

11 May 2025 | 4:15 PM

Kathmandu/New Delhi, May 11 (UNI) In the wake of the high tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Nepal Embassy in New Delhi has urged all Nepalis living in India to identify locations where emergency services are available.

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Syrian President al-Sharaa visits Bahrain, urges for lifting of sanctions

Syrian President al-Sharaa visits Bahrain, urges for lifting of sanctions

11 May 2025 | 4:04 PM

Manama/Damascus, May 11 (UNI) Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited Bahrain, days after his trip to France and Turkey.

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India-Nepal security personnel intensify monitoring to curb cross-border infiltration

India-Nepal security personnel intensify monitoring to curb cross-border infiltration

11 May 2025 | 3:16 PM

Kathmandu/New Delhi, May 11 (UNI) Security personnel from both Nepal and India have intensified monitoring at 20 border points to curb infiltration along the 83-kilometre open border between Bardiya in the Himalayan nation and India, an offical said..

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Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in regular contact with students in Pakistan, India amid tensions

Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in regular contact with students in Pakistan, India amid tensions

11 May 2025 | 3:01 PM

Kathmandu, May 11 (UNI) Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that it is in regular contact with students studying in Pakistan and India, amid the heightened tensions.

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Office of local media house torched in Bangladesh for referring to Sheikh Hasina as PM

11 May 2025 | 2:49 PM

Khulna, May 11 (UNI) In another attack on press freedom in Bangladesh, the office of a local media publication called the 'Daily Desh Shongjog' in Khulna was burnt down for referring to Sheikh Hasina as the Prime Minister.

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