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- Apple raises prices for MacBooks and iPads, as costs soar over AIApple increases prices for MacBooks, iPads, and other products due to soaring memory and storage costs driven by AI demand, leading to a drop in its stock price.
- Audit report identifies Rs3.41bn worth of irregularities in health sectorAn audit report identified Rs3.41 billion in irregularities across various health sector departments in Pakistan, including fraud, mismanagement, and unauthorized procurement, with some entities refusing to cooperate with auditors.
- US Supreme Court sides with Trump in asylum-processing caseThe US Supreme Court ruled in favor of Trump's asylum policy, allowing border officials to turn away asylum seekers when crossings are overburdened, reversing a lower court's decision.
- Police launch high-level probe into rape, murder of 3-year-old girl in Karachi's QuaidabadPolice in Karachi are investigating the rape and murder of a 3-year-old girl, collecting DNA samples from suspects in the neighborhood.
- Countrywide Muharram 9 processions conclude peacefully amid strict securityCountrywide Muharram 9 processions concluded peacefully with extensive security measures, including traffic diversions and large-scale police deployments, while Sindh reported four deaths due to suffocation during a procession.
- Preliminary postmortem report of 7-year-old girl in Sargodha indicates possibility of rape: policeSargodha police received a preliminary postmortem report indicating possible rape of a 7-year-old girl before her murder, with four suspects arrested and one confessing to the crime. The prime suspect was later killed by accomplices during an encounter with authorities.
- Thousands feared dead in Venezuela after two major earthquakes; world sends aid, rescue teamsTwo powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela near Caracas, causing significant destruction, trapping people, and leading to thousands feared dead. International aid and rescue efforts are underway as the country faces challenges with infrastructure and utilities.
- Police launch high-level probe into horrific rape, murder of 3-year-old girl in Karachi's QuaidabadPolice in Karachi are investigating the rape and murder of a 3-year-old girl, collecting DNA samples from suspects in the neighborhood.
- AJK police chief warns against disinformation amid standoff, denies curbs on goods transportAJK police chief denies curbs on goods transport and warns against disinformation amid standoff with proscribed JAAC, which continues protests ahead of elections.
- In pictures: Mourners in black take part in Muharram 9 processions across PakistanMourners in black participated in Muharram 9 processions across Pakistan, with religious symbols and portraits of Iranian leaders featured in the gatherings.
- Truce brings no relief for displaced from Lebanon's destroyed, occupied townsA ceasefire in Lebanon has not provided relief for displaced residents whose homes were destroyed or who live in areas occupied by Israeli forces, with many unable to return and no immediate housing solutions.
- Museum in a park?A Karachi museum proposal faces criticism for potentially encroaching on public parks and historical sites, with suggestions for alternative locations in the Old Town.
- Wealthy nations reap huge benefits from immigration, study findsA study finds that wealthy nations with high immigration rates experienced substantial economic growth, with productivity and GDP per worker increasing significantly due to immigrant inflows.
- Five abducted individuals including police constable safely return home in BannuFive abducted individuals, including a police constable, were safely returned home in Bannu after being taken in separate incidents. Their release was secured through local elders and tribal jirga efforts. Three kidnapping incidents were reported in the area last week.
- 'Everything collapsed': Venezuela region hit hardest by quakes cries for helpTwo major earthquakes struck western Venezuela, causing widespread destruction, at least 164 deaths, and thousands of injuries, with the La Guaira region facing severe challenges in rescue efforts.