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Bangladesh to hold election in first half of April 2026: interim PM Yunus

Bangladesh to hold election in first half of April 2026: interim PM Yunus

Muhammad Yunus, interim prime minister of Bangladesh, gestures as he attends Ramadan Solidarity Iftar with Rohingyas at the Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, March 14, 2025. — Reuters Yunus not aligned with any party; rules out running for office. Govtt faces protests over wage issues, public servant dismissals. BNP demands early elections, warns of growing public resentment. Bangladesh …

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Nearly half of development funds remain unused with days left in budget

Nearly half of development funds remain unused with days left in budget

An underconstruction development project. — Reuters/File SDGs fund for treasury lawmakers sees 71% spending, hits Rs35bn. Revised PSDP shrinks to Rs1.096tr amid sluggish utilisation. Govt plans Rs1tr PSDP allocation against demand of Rs3tr. ISLAMABAD: Out of the downward-revised development budget of Rs1.096 trillion, the federal government has spent just 54% — around Rs0.593 trillion — over the first 11 months …

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Runners brave Karachi heat, humidity in spirited half marathon

Runners brave Karachi heat, humidity in spirited half marathon

Participants of the half marathon can be seen getting ready at the starting point in DHA, Karachi, on May 24, 2025. — Reporter KARACHI: Despite scorching temperatures and stifling 82% humidity, runners from across the country showed unwavering determination as they participated in the One Run half marathon held in DHA, Karachi, on Saturday. Winners of the race on the …

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