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IMF likely to review Pak funding in 2025 second half amid 11 new conditions

IMF likely to review Pak funding in 2025 second half amid 11 new conditions

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to conduct the next funding review for Pakistan in the second half of 2025.

According to an official IMF statement, it would maintain ongoing discussions with Pakistani authorities to reach an agreement on the 2026 fiscal year budget terms.

"The next mission associated with the next Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) reviews is expected in the second half of 2025," according to the IMF.

An IMF mission, led by Nathan Porter, has concluded its staff visit, which focused on recent economic developments, programme implementation, and the budget strategy for fiscal year (FY) 2026.

"We held constructive discussions with the authorities on their FY2026 budget proposals and broader economic policy, and reform agenda supported by the 2024 EFF and the 2025 RSF," said Porter.

Rashmika Mandanna: The smell of the first rain it's the best

Rashmika Mandanna: The smell of the first rain it's the best

Actress Rashmika Mandanna says she loves the smell of the first rain, although she's not a big fan of how it tends to slow everything down.

Rashmika shared a reel of the rain, accompanied by a quote that read: 'The scent of Mother Earth when it rains’.

“So the rains are backkkk.. I'm not a big fan of how they make everything a little slower where we're working but my god!! The smell of the first rain it's the best smell and feeling You know what I mean? It's the loveliest,” she wrote as the caption.

On the professional front, Rashmika has her diary full with Aditya Sarpotdar's “Thama,” co-starring Ayushmann Khurrana, along with “Kubera,” “Pushpa 3”, “The Girlfriend,” and “Rainbow.”

Bihar: Property dispute turns violent in Buxar; three killed, two injured

Bihar: Property dispute turns violent in Buxar; three killed, two injured

Three individuals were gunned down and two others critically injured in a violent clash that broke out between two groups in Bihar’s Buxar district on Saturday morning.

The incident occurred at Ahiyapur village under Rajpur police station in Buxar district.

The incident stemmed from a long-standing property dispute that escalated after a heated argument the day prior.

The deceased have been identified as Sunil Singh (40), son of Daya Shankar Singh, and Vinod Singh (50), son of Baban Singh, lost their lives on the spot due to gunshot injuries while Virendra Singh (35), son of Kashinath Singh succumbed due to the injuries in the hospital.

Apple expanding India manufacturing shows global confidence in country: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Apple expanding India manufacturing shows global confidence in country: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Apple’s decision to expand iPhone manufacturing in India despite challenges shows the growing global confidence in the country's manufacturing ecosystem, BJP's Kerala unit President and former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar, has said.

By the end of 2025, about 25 per cent of all iPhones will be made in India, up from virtually zero a few years ago, when China dominated Apple’s supply chain.

“Thanks to forward-thinking policies like the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and sustained efforts by the Indian government, India is fast becoming a global hub for high-tech manufacturing,” said Chandrasekhar in a post on X social media platform.

Foxconn, a key Apple supplier, has invested Rs 12,700 crore in India, with other partners like Pegatron and Wistron also scaling up operations.

The Taiwanese electronics manufacturing major’s facility in Bengaluru is nearly ready for launch, with commercial iPhone shipments expected to begin as early as June.

उत्तर कोरिया दशकों में अपनी 'सबसे मजबूत रणनीतिक स्थिति' में है: अमेरिकी खुफिया रिपोर्ट

उत्तर कोरिया दशकों में अपनी 'सबसे मजबूत रणनीतिक स्थिति' में है: अमेरिकी खुफिया रिपोर्ट

उत्तर कोरिया दशकों में अपनी "सबसे मजबूत रणनीतिक स्थिति" में है, एक अमेरिकी खुफिया रिपोर्ट से पता चला है, क्योंकि विद्रोही शासन उन्नत हथियारों की अपनी खोज को दोगुना कर रहा है जो उत्तर पूर्व एशिया और अमेरिकी मुख्य भूमि में अमेरिकी सेना और सहयोगियों को खतरा पहुंचा सकते हैं।

अमेरिकी रक्षा विभाग के तहत रक्षा खुफिया एजेंसी (DIA) ने शुक्रवार को '2025 विश्वव्यापी खतरा आकलन' में विश्लेषण पेश किया, जिसमें उत्तर कोरिया, चीन, रूस, ईरान और अन्य राज्य और गैर-राज्य अभिनेताओं से सुरक्षा चुनौतियों की एक विस्तृत श्रृंखला शामिल थी।

North Korea in 'strongest strategic position' in decades: US intel report

North Korea in 'strongest strategic position' in decades: US intel report

North Korea stands in its "strongest strategic position" in decades, a US intelligence report showed, as the recalcitrant regime has been doubling down on its pursuit of advanced weapons that can threaten US forces and allies in Northeast Asia, and the US mainland.

The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) under the US Department of Defense on Friday offered the analysis in the '2025 Worldwide Threat Assessment' that covered a wide range of security challenges from North Korea, China, Russia, Iran, and other state and non-state actors.

The assessment came amid deepening concerns over North Korea's evolving nuclear and ballistic missile threats and its military alignment with Russia based on the two countries' "comprehensive strategic partnership" treaty signed in June last year.

Our desire is to win Champions League trophy, says Inter assistant coach

Our desire is to win Champions League trophy, says Inter assistant coach

After narrowly missing out on the Serie A title on the final day, assistant coach Massimiliano Farris said Inter Milan are now turning their full attention to the upcoming Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.

Although a largely rotated Inter squad secured a 2–0 victory over Como on Friday, last season’s Scudetto winners couldn’t defend their title as Napoli clinched the championship with a 2–0 win over Cagliari.

Speaking on behalf of suspended head coach Simone Inzaghi, Farris urged the team to quickly move past the disappointment and focus fully on the decisive clash with PSG on June 1.

"The mood is that of a team that has done its duty. It's a shame because it's been a long journey, and we've had to let the title slip away," Farris told reporters.

Napoli wins fourth Serie A title with one point over Inter

Napoli wins fourth Serie A title with one point over Inter

Napoli fended off Inter Milan's pressure to register its fourth Serie A title on Friday after a 2-0 home victory against Cagliari in the final round, making the Nerazzurri's win over Como to no avail.

The Scudetto race was practically a two-horse race before Friday. Napoli entered its final matchday with 79 points, one point ahead of Inter, so Antonio Conte's side only needed one victory to secure its Serie A champion, regardless of Inter's result.

Cagliari had confirmed its Serie A status after the 37th round and had nothing to play for on Friday, but Napoli only broke the deadlock on the stroke of halftime when Matteo Politano whipped in a cross, Scott McTominay found the net with a stunning acrobatic scissor kick, reports.

Romelu Lukaku doubled the lead just six minutes after the break when the Belgian collected the ball in the midfield and surged forward, resisting shoulder-to-shoulder challenges before finishing with a low-strike.

Sivaganga quarry tragedy: Tamil Nadu govt orders statewide inspection of stone quarries

Sivaganga quarry tragedy: Tamil Nadu govt orders statewide inspection of stone quarries

In the wake of a deadly rockslide at a stone quarry in Sivaganga that claimed six lives, the Tamil Nadu Department of Geology and Mining has issued a statewide directive to inspect stone quarries and tighten safety protocols.

According to the order, deputy and assistant directors in each district must conduct safety inspections in at least 10 quarries every month and submit detailed reports to the Commissionerate.

District Collectors and Zonal Joint Directors of mining have also been directed to supervise inspection efforts and ensure strict enforcement of regulations.

The initiative is aimed at addressing growing concerns over safety violations and illegal operations in the state’s stone quarrying sector.

IPL 2025: We are happy with our batting order, says PBKS assistant coach Brad Haddin

IPL 2025: We are happy with our batting order, says PBKS assistant coach Brad Haddin

Punjab Kings’ assistant coach Brad Haddin expressed strong confidence in his team's batting unit and outlined the team's strategic goals for the remainder of the tournament ahead of the Punjab Kings next Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 encounter against Delhi Capitals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday.

Haddin was effusive in his praise for the team's batting performance throughout the tournament and also denied any change in skipper Shreyas Iyer’s batting order, who played down the order in the previous game against Rajasthan Royals.

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