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330 Afghan prisoners released from Pakistani jails in week

Kabul, May 13 -- A total of 330 Afghan inmates imprisoned in Pakistan have been released and returned to their homeland, official data from the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation showed Tuesday. ... Read More


UP: Youth stabbed to death in Shahjahanpur

Shahjahanpur (UP), May 13 -- A 25-year-old youth was attacked with a sharp weapon and killed allegedly over personal rivalry in Sadar Bazar area of Shahjahanpur district here in Uttar Pradesh, a polic... Read More


Single airline operates from Jammu airport on Tuesday: Authorities

Jammu, May 13 -- The flight operations from Jammu Airport on Tuesday resumed with a single airline-- Air India Express--operating between Delhi-Jammu-Srinagar, officials here said. "The restoration o... Read More


AMLC starts probe into alleged laundering of Anson Que's ransom

Manila, May 13 -- The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has launched a probe into the alleged money laundering of the ransom money paid relating to the kidnapping of businessman Anson Que. In a st... Read More


Meralco rates down in May

Manila, May 13 -- The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said Tuesday electricity rates in its franchise areas declined by PHP0.7499 per kilowatt hour (kWh) this May. In a statement Tuesday, Meralco said ... Read More


PTI backs several Senate measures to combat illicit tobacco trade

Manila, May 13 -- The Philippine Tobacco Institute (PTI) on Tuesday backed several proposed measures in the Senate that would help curb illicit tobacco trade. In a statement, PTI expressed support to... Read More


Local shares up, peso closes at 55.80 to a dollar on Tuesday

Manila, May 13 -- Local shares rose on Tuesday, lifted by the rally in US equities and the peaceful midterm elections. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose by 1.68 percent to 6,566.82 whil... Read More


Shell Pilipinas sees stronger performance for 2025

Manila, May 13 -- Officials of Shell Pilipinas Corporation (SPC) on Tuesday expressed optimism for the continued growth of their business amidst the challenging economy both here and abroad. In a dis... Read More


Hope after the elections

Manila, May 13 -- The Filipino people have spoken-and they have done so decisively. Yesterday, I joined millions of our countrymen in casting my vote in the midterm elections. As a 61-year-old, I exp... Read More


Ilocos Norte police attributes peaceful polls to voters' cooperation

Manila, May 13 -- The Ilocos Norte Provincial Police Office (INPPO) on Tuesday attributed the peaceful conduct of the elections in the province to the cooperation of the voters. "Our heartfelt gratit... Read More