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FinMin Aurangzeb 'extremely hopeful' of opening IMF bargain after charge-loaded budget  endorsed  "The IMF program is our confirmation concerning large-scale soundness. We are taking it forward,"  minister says Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Sunday he was "extremely hopeful" about Pakistan getting another International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout after President Asif Ali Zardari supported the tax-heavy budget for the following monetary year starting on July 1. "The IMF program is our confirmation regarding full-scale solidness. We are taking it forward; it is inescapable. I'm exceptionally hopeful that we'll have the option to take it through the end goal for a Drawn-out Asset Program which will be bigger and longer," the minister told correspondents in Islamabad. The desperate national government embraced what looked for a Rs18.9sought trillion financial plan bound with tax-raising measures as it sought to get a new bailout from ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the "extreme stage" of battling in Rafah in southern Gaza is almost finished, however, this doesn't imply that the conflict is reaching a conclusion. He said the conflict would go on until Hamas was totally determined from power. He added that the Israeli military would before long have the option to redeploy troops to the line with Lebanon, where trades of fire with Hezbollah have been rising. Mr Netanyahu also again dismissed the possibility that the West Bank-based Palestinian Authority ought to run Gaza instead of Hamas. "Eventually, you should complete two things: you will require the continuous military neutralization by the Israel Safeguard Powers and you should lay out a common organization, I trust that with the help and the executives of specific nations in the locale, I think this is the correct method for pushing ahead," he said in an Israeli TV interview. "I'll let you know what I'm not...

Travelers from around the world supplicate on Mount Arafat at Pilgrimage peak More than 1.5 million Muslims will pray on Mount Arafat to take off temperatures on Saturday, the high point and most tiring day of the yearly Pilgrimage journey. Admirers from everywhere in the world will climb the rough, 70-meter (230-feet) slope, around 20 kilometers (12 miles) from Makkah, where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) gave his last sermon. The desert summer heat is supposed to hit 43 degrees Celsius (109.4 degrees Fahrenheit), making difficulties particularly among the old during a day of prayer and reciting the Holy Quran. Pilgrimage, which requires five days to finish and is generally outside, "isn't simple since it is exceptionally hot", said Abraman Hawa, 26, from Ghana. "We have sun… yet it isn't as warm. Be that as it may, I will pray to  Allah at Arafat, since I want his help," she added. Saudi authorities have encouraged pilgrims to drink a lot of water and shield them...

The Rise of Influencer Marketing: A Paradigm Shift in Consumer Engagement Influencer marketing has revolutionized traditional advertising, offering brands a direct line to highly engaged audiences through trusted voices. As consumers increasingly seek authenticity and relatability in their online experiences, influencers emerge as invaluable allies in establishing brand credibility and driving conversion rates. Decoding Influencer Dynamics: From Micro to Mega Influencers Influencers come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from niche micro-influencers with hyper-targeted audiences to mega-influencers with millions of followers. Understanding the nuances of influencer tiers and audience demographics is crucial for brands looking to maximize their reach and impact within specific market segments. Section 2: The Influence Effect: How Influencers Shape Consumer Behavior Building Trust through Authenticity: The Currency of Influence Authenticity lies at the heart of influencer marketing, servi...

Govt to uncover Rs18.5tr budget with eye to winning new IMF packages Budget 2024-25 will be introduced by Finance Minister Aurangzeb in National Assembly today The Federal government is set to divulge the much-anticipated Rs18.5 trillion  Budget  for 2024-25 on Wednesday (today) as it expects to get the new International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout, as per a The News report. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb will introduce the Budget to the National Assembly in such a manner, that the service has completed its arrangements. The Budget comes a day after the government said economic development of 2.4% expected in the ongoing year would miss a target of 3.5%, even though incomes were up 30% over last year, and the fiscal and current record deficiencies were under control. The government should set the Federal Board of Revenue's (FBR) tax assortment focus at Rs12.97 trillion for the following fiscal year against the reconsidered appraisals of Rs9.252 trillio...

The United Nations Security Council has voted to support a US resolution backing a ceasefire plan for the conflict in Gaza. The proposition sets out conditions for a "full and complete ceasefire", the arrival of prisoners held by Hamas, the arrival of dead prisoners' remaining parts, and the trading of Palestinian detainees. Fourteen of the 15 Security Council members voted in favor of the US-drafted resolution. Russia avoided. The resolution states that Israel has acknowledged the ceasefire proposition, and urges Hamas to consent to it as well. It implies the Security Council joins various legislatures, as well as the G7 group of the world's richest countries, in support of the three-section plan that was uncovered by President Joe Biden in a broadcast proclamation on 31 May. Mr Biden portrayed it then as an Israeli ceasefire proposition. The proposition put together by Israel to the US and following arbiters Qatar and Egypt - allegedly lengthier...

Filling the Gaps: How Citizen Journalism Bridges Mainstream Media Coverage In the ever-expanding landscape of news media, there exists a gap—a gap between what is covered by mainstream media outlets and what often goes unnoticed or underreported. This gap represents stories that matter deeply to communities, issues that deserve attention, and voices that yearn to be heard. In this void, citizen journalism has emerged as a powerful force, stepping in to fill the gaps left by traditional media and shining a light on the stories that might otherwise go untold. The Limitations of Mainstream Media Mainstream media outlets, while essential sources of news and information, often operate within constraints that can limit their coverage. Editorial decisions, financial considerations, and audience preferences all play a role in determining which stories receive attention and which ones are overlooked. As a result, certain issues, particularly those affecting marginalized communities or occurring...

Four prisoners grabbed by Hamas from the Nova live concert during the 7 October assaults have been saved in a light strike somewhere down in  Central Gaza. Noa Argamani, 26, Almog Meir Jan, 22, Andrei Kozlov, 27, and Shlomi Ziv, 41, were liberated during a "high-risk, complex mission" from two separate structures in the Nuseirat region, the Israel Defense Forces said. The IDF said the four are in great ailment and have been moved to the 'Sheba' Tel-HaShomer Medical Center, where they have been imagined embracing relatives holding up at the office. Many people, including kids, have been killed and harmed in the space where the activity occurred, with pictures and film showing critical quantities of setbacks. Hamas' administration media office said no less than 210 people were killed on Saturday in Israeli assaults on the focal Gaza camp from which the four prisoners were protected. 'Exact insight' The uncommon salvage of prisoners - a joint activity led by ...