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Govt plans incentives to help chemical exporters cut US dependence, enter new markets

New Delhi, Aug. 31 -- The government may soon offer policy support and financial incentives to encourage geographic diversification in India's chemical exports, according to two people aware of the de... Read More


Building Merdeka: How the nation-building projects of 1957-65 shaped the early years of independence

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31 -- Before Malaya had even become independent, it was already building the place where independence would be declared. The foundation stone for Stadium Merdeka was laid in Februa... Read More


BISE Peshawar increases examination, certification feesPublished on: August 31, 2026 4:00 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 31 -- The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Peshawar has increased various examination, registration, certification and other fees, with the highest increase reaching... Read More


Iceland rejects EU-accession talks in close-fought referendumPublished on: August 31, 2026 4:00 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 31 -- Icelanders voted to stay out of the European Union, referendum results showed on Sunday, as they rejected a government push to reopen membership talks and sided with those who sai... Read More


Conflicting reports emerge of Bilawal's engagement talks with Austrian familyPublished on: August 31, 2026 3:59 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 31 -- President Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto are in the Austrian capital Vienna for talks over the latter's possible engagement and subseque... Read More


CDWP approves five development projects worth Rs 60.25 billionPublished on: August 31, 2026 3:57 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 31 -- Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives/Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Sunday chaired a meeting of the Central Deve... Read More


From passenger seat to handlebar: women take control of their journeysPublished on: August 31, 2026 3:49 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 31 -- The morning traffic is already beginning to swell when a woman pulls down her helmet, places both hands firmly on the handlebar of her scooty and joins the moving stream of vehicl... Read More


Could Trump lose more top aides? Mass exodus looms as 'most' White House staff want out

India, Aug. 31 -- Donald Trump's White House is facing fresh pressure as more staffers reportedly consider leaving. With several aides already gone and Karoline Leavitt's exit approaching, questions a... Read More


Pisces Horoscope Today, August 31, 2026: As the day progresses, attention may shift from mood to practical security

India, Aug. 31 -- You begin the day with the Moon in your sign, so your feelings may sit close to the surface. This can make you intuitive, compassionate, and responsive, but also more sensitive to no... Read More


Capricorn Horoscope Today, August 31, 2026: As the day progresses, the focus may shift towards home and rest

India, Aug. 31 -- The day asks for effort, and you may feel from the start that there is little room for laziness. Messages, calls, errands, short travel, follow-ups, or local commitments can keep you... Read More