News Archives for Latest - 2023-07-15

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Europe

UK defence minister Wallace to step down as lawmaker at next election

LONDON: British defence minister Ben Wallace will not stand as a member of parliament (MP) in thenext UK national...

Published 15 Jul, 2023 11:54pm

Stocks

Brokerage house AHL expects KSE-100 to provide upside of 24% in FY24

AHL says KSE-100 could power past 56,000 level by June 2024

Updated 15 Jul, 2023 11:52pm

South Asia

Rahul Gandhi appeals to India's top court over conviction

NEW DELHI: Top Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi appealed to the country's highest court on Saturday over his...

Updated 15 Jul, 2023 11:22pm

Business & Economy

Ishaq Dar notifies Rs9 per litre reduction in petrol price

Petrol to be priced at Rs253, diesel's rate sees cut of Rs7 to stand at Rs253.5 per litre

Published 15 Jul, 2023 10:43pm

World

EU tries to push Azerbaijan-Armenia peace as Russia offers more talks

BRUSSELS: The European Union urged Azerbaijan and Armenia to refrain from "violence and harsh rhetoric" on Saturday...

Published 15 Jul, 2023 10:20pm

Business & Economy

PM Shehbaz says govt has tried to normalise ties with US

Premier says the previous government damaged Pakistan's relationship with Washington

Updated 15 Jul, 2023 09:18pm

Europe

Putin discusses grain deal, BRICs summit with S.Africa’s Ramaphosa

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in which they...

Published 15 Jul, 2023 07:51pm

Business & Finance

Elon Musk says Twitter’s cash flow still negative as ad revenue drops

Elon Musk said Twitter’s cash flow remains negative because of a nearly 50% drop in advertising revenue and a heavy...

Published 15 Jul, 2023 07:48pm

Cricket

Pakistan hope to end year-long winless run against Sri Lanka

GALLE: The last Test Pakistan won began a year ago on Sunday against Sri Lanka in Galle, and captain Babar Azam...

Published 15 Jul, 2023 07:06pm

Europe

Record heatwaves sweep the world from US to Japan via Europe

ROME: Record heat is forecast around the world from the United States, where tens of millions are battling...

Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:10pm

Europe

UK immigration fee hikes face criticism

LONDON: The UK’s oldest medical union on Saturday hit out at government plans to increase the amount migrant workers...

Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:07pm

South Asia

India ties up with UAE to settle trade in rupees

NEW DELHI: India has signed an agreement with the United Arab Emirates that will allow it to settle trade in rupees...

Published 15 Jul, 2023 05:40pm

Europe

South Korea’s president in Ukraine to see Zelensky

SEOUL: South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol was in Ukraine Saturday on an unannounced visit, his office said, where...

Updated 15 Jul, 2023 05:26pm

Movies & Music

Alia Bhatt set to headline Yash Raj Films’ spy universe: report

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt is all set to be the first woman to headline a film in leading Indian studio Yash Raj...

Published 15 Jul, 2023 05:21pm

Technology

After raising $11.5mn last year, MedznMore says it has shut operations

Co-founder says company in talks 'with a few large players who have shown interest in buying its technology and brand, Tabiyat.pk'

Updated 15 Jul, 2023 05:19pm

South Asia

China's top diplomat urges stable ties with India as military tensions simmer

BEIJING: China’s top diplomat Wang Yi told the Indian foreign minister that bilateral ties need to be stabilised, as...

Updated 15 Jul, 2023 05:18pm

Economic stability: SBA to anchor govt’s instant efforts: IMF

ISLAMABAD: Resolving Pakistan’s structural challenges will likely require continued reforms over the medium term to...

Updated 15 Jul, 2023 05:17pm

Pakistan

Afghanistan not fulfilling its obligations as neighbour: Khawaja Asif

Defence minister says neighbouring country not safeguarding Doha peace agreement

Updated 15 Jul, 2023 05:16pm

Sports

‘No time to be afraid of Djokovic,’ says Alcaraz ahead of Wimbledon final

LONDON: World number one Carlos Alcaraz is convinced he can defeat Novak Djokovic in Sunday’s blockbuster Wimbledon...

Published 15 Jul, 2023 05:07pm

Arts

Afghan village potters keep centuries-old tradition alive

ISTALIF, Afghanistan: Twice a month, Noor Agha Faqiri lights up the kiln at his small workshop around 50 kilometres...

Published 15 Jul, 2023 04:18pm

PM reassures IMF chief: Govt won’t tolerate iota of violation of deal

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif holds telephonic conversation with MD IMF Kristalina Georgieva

Updated 15 Jul, 2023 02:24pm

Cricket

Langer replaces Flower as Lucknow coach in IPL

NEW DELHI: Former Australian coach Justin Langer will replace Andy Flower as head coach of the Lucknow Super Giants,...

Published 15 Jul, 2023 01:23pm

Europe

Russia investigating if this week’s North Korean test missile crashed in its waters

Russia is investigating whether a North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile crashed in its waters during a...

Published 15 Jul, 2023 01:19pm

South Asia

Australia upbeat on global tax talks at G20 in India

SYDNEY: Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers expressed optimism on Saturday about progress on a long-awaited overhaul...

Published 15 Jul, 2023 10:52am

South Asia

Japan, Saudi Arabia set to agree on rare earth resources joint development

TOKYO: Japan and Saudi Arabia are expected to agree on joint investment to develop rare earth resources during Prime...

Published 15 Jul, 2023 10:45am

South Asia

South Korea landslides, floods kill 7, over 1,000 evacuated

SEOUL: Seven people have died, three were missing, seven injured and thousands evacuated in South Korea on Saturday,...

Published 15 Jul, 2023 10:27am

Cricket

Ashwin mauls Windies, India triumph inside three days

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin finished with a 12-wicket match haul as India handed the West Indies a crushing...

Published 15 Jul, 2023 10:21am

Commodities

China wheat output falls 0.9% after rain damage ahead of harvest

BEIJING: China’s summer wheat output fell 0.9% this year, official data showed on Saturday, the first decline in...

Published 15 Jul, 2023 10:17am

South Asia

China June new home prices flat in weakest showing this year

BEIJING: China’s new home prices were unchanged in June, the weakest result this year, data showed on Saturday,...

Published 15 Jul, 2023 10:15am

South Asia

Wang Yi urges EU to ‘clarify’ its position on partnership with China

BEIJING: The European Union must further “clarify” its position on its strategic partnership with Beijing, China’s...

Published 15 Jul, 2023 10:11am

Cricket

From selling street food to dazzling India debut, Jaiswal scripts rags-to-riches story

From selling street food in Mumbai to winning the player-of-the-match award in his Test debut in Roseau, India...

Published 15 Jul, 2023 10:03am

Pakistan, Argentina bonds’ surge belies bigger reform hurdles

LONDON: Investors have piled back into bonds in Pakistan and Argentina following cash infusions and optimism over...

Updated 15 Jul, 2023 09:53am

‘Pakistan Land Port Authority’: ‘Final’ approval blocked by minister

ISLAMABAD: Commerce Minister Syed Naveed Qamar is said to have blocked final approval of Pakistan Land Port...

Updated 15 Jul, 2023 09:49am

Base power tariff hiked by Rs4.96

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday increased base tariff of electricity by Rs 4.96 per unit from July 1,...

Updated 15 Jul, 2023 09:30am

Transshipment of banned spare parts to Kabul allowed

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has granted permission for transshipment of 40 feet container of banned spare parts...

Updated 15 Jul, 2023 09:29am

3 PHC addl judges: President approves extension of tenure

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has approved the extension of the tenure of three additional judges of Peshawar...

Updated 15 Jul, 2023 09:20am

Sovereign Wealth Fund: Govt finalises draft law

ISLAMABAD: The government has finalised the draft law for the establishment of Pakistan Sovereign Wealth Fund for...

Updated 15 Jul, 2023 09:19am

FCA for May: Rs1.45/unit positive adjustment in KE tariff approved

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved the positive adjustment of Rs1.45...

Updated 15 Jul, 2023 09:08am

TTP safe havens in Afghanistan: COAS voices anger, vows firm action

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir visited Quetta Garrison on Friday where he was briefed...

Updated 15 Jul, 2023 09:00am

Army chief reaches Tehran

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on a two-day official visit on Friday....

Updated 15 Jul, 2023 08:48am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from July 14, 2023

Published 15 Jul, 2023 08:45am

Opinion

Euphoria must not give way to despair

The nation is in a state of euphoria since it successfully clinched an International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) $3...

Updated 15 Jul, 2023 06:31am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (July 14, 2023) and the forecast for Saturday (July 15, 2023)...