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The Asian Mirror @theasianmirror.bsky.social · Jun 18

The federal government has rejected a proposal to increase sales tax on hybrid cars with engine capacities of up to 1800cc.

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Government withdraws higher sales tax on hybrid cars - The Asian Mirror

Government withdraws higher sales tax on hybrid cars. The federal government has rejected a proposal to increase sales tax on

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The Asian Mirror @theasianmirror.bsky.social · Jun 18

The BBC has exposed secret economic ties between India and Israel, spotlighting the Modi government’s growing proximity to Tel Aviv through a massive port acquisition deal involving the Adani Group.

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#BBC #IsraelIndia #Adani #HaifaPort

BBC exposes India-Israel nexus through Adani's Haifa Port deal - The Asian Mirror

BBC exposes India-Israel nexus through Adani's Haifa Port deal. The BBC has exposed secret economic ties between India

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The Asian Mirror @theasianmirror.bsky.social · Jun 17

The Punjab government has allocated Rs. 4 billion in the 2025-26 budget for a solar panel scheme aimed at promoting renewable energy across the province.

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Punjab to give free solar panels to low-income families - The Asian Mirror

Punjab to give free solar panels to low-income families. The Punjab government has allocated Rs. 4 billion in the 2025-26 budget for

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The Asian Mirror @theasianmirror.bsky.social · Jun 17

Chinese scientists have successfully transmitted data from space to Earth at a staggering 1Gbps speed—five times faster than Starlink—using a low-powered 2-watt laser from a satellite in geostationary orbit 36,000 kilometers above the Earth.

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China's new laser satellite five times faster than Starlink - The Asian Mirror

China's new laser satellite five times faster than Starlink. Chinese scientists have successfully transmitted data from space to Earth

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The Asian Mirror @theasianmirror.bsky.social · Jun 17

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb maintained on Tuesday that Pakistan wanted to further expand its ties with the USA, not only in trade but also in all sectors.

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Pakistan wants to expand its ties with US in all sectors, says Aurangzeb - The Asian Mirror

Pakistan wants to expand its ties with US in all sectors, says Aurangzeb. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator

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The Asian Mirror @theasianmirror.bsky.social · Jun 17

Jay Shah, likes to grab the limelight more than some players, and the latest evidence came after the ICC shared a video package highlighting the final-day drama of the recently concluded World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa.

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ICC faces criticism over Jay Shah-focused WTC final montage - The Asian Mirror

ICC faces criticism over Jay Shah-focused WTC final montage. The ICC chairman, Jay Shah, likes to grab the limelight more than some players,

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The Asian Mirror @theasianmirror.bsky.social · Jun 17

Israel and Iran continue to attack each other for a fifth straight day on Tuesday, and U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iranians to leave Tehran, citing what he said was the country’s rejection of a deal to curb nuclear weapons development.

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Trump urges Tehran evacuation as Iran-Israel conflict enters fifth day - The Asian Mirror

Trump urges Tehran evacuation as Iran-Israel conflict enters fifth day. Israel and Iran attacked each other for a fifth straight day on

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The Asian Mirror @theasianmirror.bsky.social · Jun 17

Renowned Pakistani singer Asim Azhar has gently requested fans to stop chanting his ex-fiancée Merub Ali’s name at his live concert.

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#AsimAzhar #MerubAli

Asim Azhar asks fans to stop chanting Merub’s name at live concert - The Asian Mirror

Asim Azhar asks fans to stop chanting Merub’s name at live concert. Renowned Pakistani singer Asim Azhar has gently

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The Asian Mirror @theasianmirror.bsky.social · Jun 16

The Punjab Assembly on Monday approved a 10 per cent increase in the salaries of government employees and a 5 per cent hike in pensions for retired officials as part of the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2025–26.

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Budget 2025-26: Punjab government approves hike in salaries, pensions - The Asian Mirror

Punjab government approves hike in salaries and pensions in Budget 2025-26. The Punjab Assembly on Monday approved

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The Asian Mirror @theasianmirror.bsky.social · Jun 16

The National Savings Centre on Monday announced the results of the Rs200 prize bond draw held in Quetta.

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Rs200 prize bond draw result announced - The Asian Mirror

Rs200 prize bond draw result announced. The National Savings Centre on Monday announced the results of the Rs200

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The Asian Mirror @theasianmirror.bsky.social · Jun 16

Senator Ishaq Dar has clarified Pakistan’s defense readiness and nuclear capabilities amid rising tensions in the region, declaring that any hostile move against Pakistan will be met with a strong and immediate response.

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Dar denies Pakistan threatened nuclear action against Israel - The Asian Mirror

Dar denies Pakistan threatened nuclear action against Israel. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar

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The Asian Mirror @theasianmirror.bsky.social · Jun 16

In a horrific escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran, the Israeli Air Force on Monday bombed the headquarters of Iran’s state radio and television broadcaster, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), during a live TV broadcast.

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Israeli airstrike hits Iran’s state TV, radio in Tehran - The Asian Mirror

Israeli airstrike hits Iran’s state TV, radio in Tehran. In a horrific escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran, the Israeli

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The Asian Mirror @theasianmirror.bsky.social · Jun 16

The U.S. Embassy in Israel and its consulate will remain closed as shelter-in-place orders continue following nearby Iranian missile strikes, Ambassador Mike Huckabee confirmed on social media.

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#USEmbassy #TelAviv

US Embassy branch in Tel Aviv hit by shrapnel, no injuries reported - The Asian Mirror

US Embassy branch in Tel Aviv hit by shrapnel. The U.S. Embassy in Israel and its consulate will remain closed as shelter-in-place

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The Asian Mirror @theasianmirror.bsky.social · Jun 16

The tentative schedule for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 has surfaced, with India set to host the marquee tournament starting from September 30 in Bengaluru, cricket sources revealed on Sunday.

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#ICCWorldCup2025

Tentative ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 schedule out - The Asian Mirror

Tentative ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 schedule out. The tentative schedule for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 has surfaced

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The Asian Mirror @theasianmirror.bsky.social · Jun 16

The United Kingdom has appointed Blaise Metreweli as the new chief of the MI6 Secret Intelligence Service, marking the first time a woman has been appointed to lead the storied British spy agency.

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#mi6 #intelligence #UK

UK appoints first woman to head MI6 intelligence service - The Asian Mirror

UK appoints first woman to head MI6 intelligence service. The United Kingdom has appointed Blaise Metreweli as the new chief of the MI6

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The Asian Mirror @theasianmirror.bsky.social · Jun 16

Iran launched a fresh salvo of ballistic missiles on Israel as Iranian armed forces issued a strong warning to Zionists, urging them to leave the occupied Palestinian territories, as no part of the region would remain safe for them.

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#Iran #Zionists

Iran warns Zionists to leave occupied territories as missiles rain down on Israel - The Asian Mirror

Iran warns Zionists to leave occupied territories as missiles rain down on Israel. Iran launched a fresh salvo of ballistic missiles

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The Asian Mirror @theasianmirror.bsky.social · Jun 15

China on Monday strongly denounced Israel over its recent strikes on Iranian territory, calling them a violation of international law and a dangerous escalation at a time when diplomatic avenues remain open for resolving the Iranian nuclear issue.

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Chinese FM Wang Yi slams Israel’s ‘brutal attacks’ on Iran - The Asian Mirror

Chinese FM Wang Yi slams Israel’s ‘brutal attacks’ on Iran. China on Monday strongly denounced Israel over its recent strikes on Iranian

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The Asian Mirror @theasianmirror.bsky.social · Jun 15

The Israeli military on Sunday urged Iranian civilians to evacuate residential areas near weapons facilities across the country after waves of Israeli strikes on military targets.

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#Israel

Israel warns Iranians to leave areas near weapons facilities nationwide - The Asian Mirror

Israel warns Iranians to leave areas near weapons facilities nationwide. The Israeli military on Sunday urged Iranian civilians to

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The Asian Mirror @theasianmirror.bsky.social · Jun 15

A British spy warship attempting to assist Israel was intercepted by the Iranian Navy as it tried to move toward the Persian Gulf, reported The Asian Mirror on Sunday.

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#Iran #SPY #Israel

British spy ship’s mission for Israel thwarted by Iran near Gulf - The Asian Mirror

British spy ship’s mission for Israel thwarted by Iran near Gulf. A British spy warship attempting to assist Israel was intercepted by

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The Asian Mirror @theasianmirror.bsky.social · Jun 14

US President Donald Trump issued a strongly worded message on Friday, warning Iran of even more severe consequences unless it agrees to a deal with the United States and Israel, amid rapidly escalating tensions in the Middle East.

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#Trump #Iran

‘Slaughter will continue if Iran doesn’t make a deal,’ warns Trump - The Asian Mirror

‘Slaughter will continue if Iran doesn’t make a deal,’ warns Trump. US President Donald Trump issued a strongly worded message

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The Asian Mirror @theasianmirror.bsky.social · Jun 14

American woman Kerinsha Madison Grace, after two years of virtual friendship, embraces Islam and marries her Pakistani beloved, Naeemul Hassan.

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#AmericanWoman #Jhang

American woman embraces Islam, marries Pakistani youth in Jhang - The Asian Mirror

American woman embraces Islam and marries Pakistani youth in Jhang. American woman Kerinsha Madison Grace, after two years of virtual

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The Asian Mirror @theasianmirror.bsky.social · Jun 13

As per rumors and some unverified reports, one of the favorite Pakistani stars, Durefishan Saleem, and Bilal Abbas are all set to tie the knot today, an update serving utter delight and excitement among people on social media.

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#DurefishanSaleem

Durefishan Saleem and Bilal Abbas tying the knot? - The Asian Mirror

Durefishan Saleem and Bilal Abbas tying the knot? As per rumors and some unverified reports, one of the favorite Pakistani stars

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The Asian Mirror @theasianmirror.bsky.social · Jun 13

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The Asian Mirror @theasianmirror.bsky.social · Jun 13

Pakistan on Friday strongly criticized the Israeli military’s early morning airstrikes on Iran, calling the attack an “unacceptable” violation of international law and a grave threat to regional peace and stability.

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‘Unjustified and illegal': Pakistan condemns Israeli airstrikes on Iran - The Asian Mirror

Pakistan condemns Israeli airstrikes on Iran. Pakistan on Friday strongly criticized the Israeli military’s early morning airstrikes

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The Asian Mirror @theasianmirror.bsky.social · Jun 13

Saudi Arabia has strongly denounced the Israeli airstrikes on Tehran that killed several high-ranking Iranian military officials and nuclear scientists, calling the attacks a “blatant violation” of international law and a threat to regional security.

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Saudi Arabia denounces Israeli aggression against Iran - The Asian Mirror

Saudi Arabia denounces Israeli aggression against Iran. Saudi Arabia has strongly denounced the Israeli airstrikes on Tehran that killed

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