Author: Kainat R

WorldFood Warehouse Houston Labor Day Sale: Naan, Samosas, Paratha, and Yogurt Deals

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WorldFood Warehouse Houston Labor Day Sale: Naan, Samosas, Paratha & Yogurt Deals

WorldFood Warehouse Houston’s Labor Day Sale, running from September 4 to September 8, includes another set of deals built around bread, frozen snacks, and dairy. This part of the flyer covers everything from tea rusk and atta to frozen naan, samosas, and yogurt, which makes it especially useful for households that keep a South Asian pantry stocked or host guests often.Here’s the full list, organized by category so it’s easier to plan around. Pantry and Basics Savory Pink Salt, in the 2lb bag, is priced at $0.99 each. This is…

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New Sexual Abuse Complaint Filed Against Julio Iglesias by Former Employees

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Spanish singer Julio Iglesias facing new sexual abuse allegations from former employees in Spain

Summary Two women who once worked for Spanish singer Julio Iglesias have filed a fresh legal complaint against him in Spain. The women accuse the 82-year-old star of sexual abuse and forced labour dating back to 2021. The advocacy group representing them says Spanish courts do have the authority to investigate the case, despite an earlier setback. Background This is not the first time Julio Iglesias has faced these claims. A first complaint was lodged with Spanish prosecutors in January this year. It accused the singer of subjecting the two…

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HEC Equivalence Certificate Admission Not Automatic, Rules Federal Constitutional Court

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A Ruling That Changes How Equivalence Certificates Are Read LAHORE: An HEC equivalence certificate admission does not come as a package deal, the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has ruled. The court held that a certificate issued by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) confirming degree equivalence does not by itself force a university to admit the holder into a program of their choice. The judgment draws a firm line between two things people often assume are the same: HEC degree equivalence and actual admission eligibility. According to the FCC, these are…

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New AJK Government Takes Charge as Iftikhar Gilani Sworn In as Prime Minister

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New AJK government leader Iftikhar Gilani taking oath as Prime Minister in Muzaffarabad

Summary The new AJK government has formally taken shape after Barrister Iftikhar Gilani of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz was sworn in as the 17th Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The oath-taking ceremony was held in Muzaffarabad, marking the completion of the region’s post-election political transition. Gilani secured a clear majority vote inside the AJK Legislative Assembly, defeating his Pakistan Peoples Party rival. Background Azad Kashmir went to the polls earlier this year to elect a new Legislative Assembly, and the process stretched across several weeks due to re-polling…

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PPP Blocks Gas Revenue Bills as Coalition Tensions Boil Over

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PPP leader Naveed Qamar speaks to reporters in Islamabad after PPP blocks gas revenue bills in parliament

Summary The Pakistan Peoples Party brought two government bills on gas-sector revenue to a halt on Friday. The move came inside the National Assembly Standing Committee on Petroleum, where PPP lawmakers used their numbers to put off any vote. It is the latest sign that the PPP government rift with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s coalition has not cooled down. Gas revenue bills Pakistan watchers were tracking closely are now stuck, and nobody in Islamabad is promising a quick fix. Background For weeks, the PPP has been pulling back its support…

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Nepal Tunnel Rescue: Engineers in WhatsApp Group Guide Search for Survivors

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Summary A huge flash flood tore through Nepal’s Trishuli valley more than a week ago, burying tunnels linked to six hydropower plants. Today, the Nepal tunnel rescue operation depends heavily on an unlikely tool. A WhatsApp group of engineers is now guiding rescue workers as they dig through mud, rock, and debris in search of survivors. Background The disaster struck on August 26, when a wall of water, mud, and rock crashed down the Trishuli valley without much warning. The flood swept away roads, machinery, and parts of hydropower infrastructure…

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China Coastal Flooding: Why Typhoon Saudel Is Only the Latest Storm to Hit the Southern Coast

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A Pattern of Repeated Storms Along the Same Stretch of Coastline China’s southern coast has faced an unusually active run of storms this year, and Typhoon Saudel is the clearest example yet of how quickly conditions can turn dangerous. Heavy Typhoon Saudel rainfall has already triggered flash flooding, building collapses, and mass evacuations across Fujian and Guangdong, and forecasters say more rain is likely before the system finally weakens. What makes this event notable is not just the storm itself but the pattern behind it. Saudel is the seventh typhoon…

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FO Rejects Indian Claims About Hindu Temple in Narowal as False and Politically Motivated

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Pakistan Foreign Office building in Islamabad linked to Hindu temple Narowal dispute

Pakistan’s Foreign Office has firmly rejected Indian claims about the Narowal temple, calling the allegations false and politically motivated. The FO said New Delhi was distorting facts and using cheap gimmicks to target Islamabad over a Hindu temple that was damaged by heavy rains. Background of the Narowal Temple Dispute The Hindu temple in Narowal is located in Siraj village and is more than a century old. Local minority groups and Indian officials had raised alarm after reports suggested the structure was demolished. This quickly escalated into a fresh Pakistan…

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Pakistan Economy 2026: Aurangzeb Promises Policy Consistency to Foreign Investors

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Finance Minister Tells Dutch Businesses to Expect Stability, Not Boom-and-Bust Cycles Pakistan economy 2026 headlines took a positive turn this week after Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb assured Dutch and other interested foreign businesses that the government intends to offer consistent policy and a stable operating environment, rather than the sharp cycles of growth and decline investors have grown used to. The commitment came during a roundtable in Islamabad hosted at the Dutch ambassador’s residence, bringing together Dutch company executives, Pakistani business leaders, government officials, and members of the diplomatic corps.…

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Pakistan Afghanistan Relations: No Thaw Until Kabul Acts Against Terror Groups, Says FO

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Islamabad Holds Firm Despite Renewed Diplomatic Push With Kabul Pakistan Afghanistan relations remain stuck at a familiar impasse. Despite fresh diplomatic movement between the two neighbours, Pakistan’s Foreign Office has made it clear that nothing will meaningfully change until the Afghan Taliban take real, checkable steps against militant groups operating from Afghan soil. The message came at a weekly briefing in Islamabad, where the outgoing FO spokesperson said dialogue and goodwill gestures are not a substitute for action on the ground. Background: Years of Tension Between Islamabad and Kabul Pakistan…

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