News Archives for Latest - 2023-07-08

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Perspectives

The fault in Twitter’s stars

The writing was on the wall. Not long after Elon Musk took over Twitter and began making decisions aimed at making...

Published 08 Jul, 2023 11:54pm

World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy brings home Azovstal commanders released to Turkey

KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy returned from a visit to Turkey on Saturday, bringing home five former...

Published 08 Jul, 2023 11:26pm

Business & Finance

Ishaq Dar appreciates businessmen for cooperation amid economic challenges

Says government measures will lead to economic revival

Published 08 Jul, 2023 10:51pm

Sports

Medvedev defeats friend Fucsovics at Wimbledon

LONDON: World number three Daniil Medvedev defeated close friend Marton Fucsovics to reach the Wimbledon last 16 for...

Published 08 Jul, 2023 09:17pm

Pakistan

At least seven killed in vehicle gas cylinder blast in Sargodha

Explosion took place due to a gas leak

Updated 08 Jul, 2023 08:47pm

Movies & Music

‘Shaping Muslim narrative’: actor Mehwish Hayat launches production company

UK-based venture will aim to promote authentic representation of Muslims and Pakistanis in Western media

Published 08 Jul, 2023 08:46pm

Technology

Experts call for addressing challenges to spur IT growth in Pakistan

Experts at State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) have said the authorities in order to catalyze economic growth through...

Published 08 Jul, 2023 08:40pm

Pakistan

Islamabad court declares Toshakhana case against Imran Khan 'admissible'

Islamabad district and sessions court sets July 12 as the date for the next hearing and summons the witnesses for testimony

Updated 08 Jul, 2023 08:32pm

South Asia

Indian court turns down PepsiCo’s appeal against revocation of potato patent

NEW DELHI: An Indian court rejected PepsiCo Inc’s appeal against an order that revoked a patent for a potato variety...

Published 08 Jul, 2023 08:14pm

Sports

Kvitova stays on track for 3rd Wimbledon title

LONDON: Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova stayed on track for a third title by beating Serbian qualifier...

Published 08 Jul, 2023 07:55pm

Europe

Russia says US cluster bombs for Ukraine show ‘weakness’

MOSCOW: Washington’s decision to supply Ukraine with cluster munitions is an “act of desperation” that will have no...

Published 08 Jul, 2023 07:23pm

Europe

Russian rockets kill eight in eastern Ukraine: ministry

KYIV: Eight people were killed and 13 injured on Saturday in Lyman in eastern Ukraine after the town came under...

Updated 08 Jul, 2023 07:05pm

Pakistan

Disaster management: Pakistan, Switzerland sign MoU

PM Shehbaz said Pakistan looking forward to working with Switzerland in getting advance warning system

Updated 08 Jul, 2023 06:54pm

Asia

IAEA chief meets top South Korean diplomat amid protest

SEOUL: The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog met with South Korea’s top diplomat on Saturday on a...

Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:22pm

Europe

Ukrainians see no end in sight after 500 days of war

NIKOPOL: On the 500th day since Russia’s invasion and as the war grinds on, Ukrainian forces are advancing slowly...

Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:18pm

Cricket

Rain delays third day of third Ashes Test

LEEDS: Persistent rain ruled out any play before lunch on the third day of the third Ashes Test at Headingley on...

Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:14pm

Sports

Centuries for Gurbaz, Zadran as Afghanistan rocket to 331-9

CHITTAGONG: Rahmanullah Gurbaz slammed his career best 145 and Ibrahim Zadran added 100 to propel Afghanistan to...

Updated 08 Jul, 2023 06:06pm

Pakistan

Lahore rains: at least 9 injured in roof collapse

Injured have been shifted to nearby hospitals

Updated 08 Jul, 2023 05:16pm

CPEC IPPs: Finance Division asks PD to adjust Rs20.726bn as advance payment

Finance Division has once again advised that Power Division may adjust the advance payments to CPEC-IPPs against next five months of FY 2023-24

Updated 08 Jul, 2023 05:15pm

Productivity, export and debt: SBP asks govt to exercise greater prudence

Assessment of macroeconomic dynamics reveals a number of challenges for the banking sector and the repayment capacity of borrowers may come under stress

Updated 08 Jul, 2023 05:14pm

South Asia

Seven killed in Indian village election clashes

KOLKATA: At least seven people were killed and dozens more injured in India Saturday after clashes over local polls...

Published 08 Jul, 2023 02:28pm

Europe

Six killed in Russian shelling in eastern Ukraine

KYIV: Six people were killed on Saturday in Lyman in eastern Ukraine after the town came under fire from Russian...

Published 08 Jul, 2023 02:21pm

Europe

Russian defence minister Shoigu shown inspecting troops

MOSCOW: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has inspected troops and overseen training of newly formed units made...

Published 08 Jul, 2023 02:16pm

South Asia

Japan marks a year since former PM Abe was gunned down

TOKYO: Japan on Saturday marked one year since former prime minister Shinzo Abe was gunned down during an election...

Published 08 Jul, 2023 02:12pm

South Asia

One officer killed in attack on police station in restive Iran province

DUBAI: At least one policeman was killed as unidentified gunmen and suicide bombers attacked a police station in...

Updated 08 Jul, 2023 01:42pm

South Asia

Yellen stresses ‘fair’ rules, communication in Beijing meetings

BEIJING: The United States and China, the world’s two biggest economies, must compete fairly and communicate closely...

Published 08 Jul, 2023 01:38pm

South Asia

First South Korea-US Nuclear Consultative Group meeting to be held later this month

SEOUL: The first meeting of the Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG) between South Korea and the United States will take...

Published 08 Jul, 2023 01:31pm

Companies

Ant’s share buyback values firm at steep 70% discount to IPO

HONG KONG: Ant Group on Saturday announced a share repurchase plan that values the fintech giant at 567.1 billion...

Published 08 Jul, 2023 10:42am

South Asia

Yellen swaps stories of being ‘the only woman in the room’ with Chinese economists

BEIJING: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, a trailblazer in the field of economics, met with six female...

Published 08 Jul, 2023 10:38am

Cricket

India confirm men and women teams will compete in Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Cricket powerhouse India confirmed they will send both their men’s and women’s teams to the Asian Games...

Published 08 Jul, 2023 10:18am

USA

US has destroyed all its chemical weapons: Biden

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden announced Friday that the United States has fully destroyed its decades-old...

Published 08 Jul, 2023 09:50am

Sports

Djokovic beats Wawrinka and curfew as Murray hints Wimbledon days over

LONDON: Novak Djokovic made the Wimbledon fourth round for the 15th time on Friday, beating old rival Stan Wawrinka...

Published 08 Jul, 2023 09:48am

Cricket

West Indies call-up uncapped left-handers for opening India Test

MIAMI: West Indies have called up the uncapped pair of Jamaican Kirk McKenzie and Dominican Alick Athanaze for the...

Published 08 Jul, 2023 09:44am

USA

US-China cooperation in climate finance ‘critical’: Yellen

BEIJING: It is “critical” for Washington and Beijing to keep working together on climate finance, US Treasury...

Published 08 Jul, 2023 09:09am

PM urges OIC for strategy against Islamophobia

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday urged the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to chalk out...

Updated 08 Jul, 2023 09:08am

Nation observes ‘Quran Sanctity Day’

ISLAMABAD: People from different walks of life held protests on Friday to observe a “Day of the Sanctity of Quran”...

Updated 08 Jul, 2023 09:06am

GP Fund: MoF notifies rate of markup

ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry has notified that the rate of markup on state provident fund, ie, general provident...

Updated 08 Jul, 2023 09:05am

FBR issues tax expenditure report-2023: More exemptions, concessions given during 2021-22

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has given more sales tax exemptions, zero-rating and concessions to...

Updated 08 Jul, 2023 09:02am

63 people die in rain-related incidents since Jun 26: NDMA

ISLAMABAD: At least 63 people have lost their lives and 87 were injured owing to flash floods triggered by...

Updated 08 Jul, 2023 09:01am

Spare parts for TPS-14 rehabilitation: GE warns TPS Guddu management against LC opening delay

ISLAMABAD: M/s General Electric (GE) has cautioned the management of Thermal Power Station (TPS) Guddu that any...

Updated 08 Jul, 2023 09:00am

Social Protection Accounts launched: PM reaffirms commitment to further expand BISP

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reaffirmed his commitment to further expand the Benazir Income...

Updated 08 Jul, 2023 08:58am

Key objectives under new programme: To govt’s chagrin, IMF team calls on PTI chairman

ISLAMABAD/ LAHORE: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approached major political parties in Pakistan,...

Updated 08 Jul, 2023 08:56am

Hague court rejects India’s objections over water treaty arbitration

AMSTERDAM/NEW DELHI: The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in the Hague rejected on Thursday India’s objections...

Updated 08 Jul, 2023 08:55am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from July 7, 2023

Published 08 Jul, 2023 08:44am

Editorials

Caution from Basle

EDITORIAL: The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), the global umbrella body for central banks, sure poured ...

Updated 08 Jul, 2023 06:58am

Opinion

‘Charter of economy’ - an exercise in futility

Calls for delineating a ‘charter of economy’ have become a trend in Pakistan. The leaderships of almost all...