News Archives for Latest - 2023-08-12

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World

One killed, six wounded in Donetsk, says Russian-installed official

A civilian was killed and six people were wounded, including a 12-year-old girl, following intense Ukrainian ...

Published 12 Aug, 2023 11:13pm

No problem with decision: Dar

ISLAMABAD: Senator Ishaq Dar has said that there is no problem with the decision invalidating the Review of...

Updated 12 Aug, 2023 11:00pm

Cricket

Hetmyer helps West Indies set India 179 target to level T20 series

LAUDERHILL: Shimron Hetmyer struck a lively 61 as West Indies recovered from a shaky start to set India a target of...

Published 12 Aug, 2023 09:37pm

Sindh Assembly dissolved

KARACHI: Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori on Friday signed a summary to approve officially the Sindh Assembly’s...

Updated 12 Aug, 2023 09:31pm

Pakistan

Following dissolution of Sindh Assembly, Murad highlights five-year performance

Asks the media to compare the stability and development works of his government with other provincial governments.

Published 12 Aug, 2023 09:27pm

Europe

Bomb alert prompts Eiffel Tower evacuation

PARIS: The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France’s most emblematic symbol, was evacuated for several hours on Saturday after...

Updated 12 Aug, 2023 09:18pm

Pakistan

IHC directs Attock jail officials to provide medical facilities to Imran

Also directs former PM be allowed to meet his family and friends

Updated 12 Aug, 2023 08:03pm

Business & Economy

Roshan Digital Account: SBP says total inflows cross $6.5bn mark

Since its launch, inflows through Roshan Digital Account (RDA) have crossed the $6.5-billion mark, the State Bank of...

Updated 12 Aug, 2023 07:53pm

Pakistan

Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar to be caretaker PM

President approves appointment under Article 224 A of the Constitution

Updated 12 Aug, 2023 07:52pm

Europe

Ukraine starts registering ships for Black Sea corridor: agency

KYIV: Ukraine, which is seeking to form safe shipping routes in the Black Sea, has started registering ships willing...

Updated 12 Aug, 2023 07:19pm

Football

England survive bruising Colombia test to reach World Cup semi-finals

SYDNEY: England fought back from a goal down to beat Colombia 2-1 on Saturday in a bruising encounter and set up a...

Published 12 Aug, 2023 06:57pm

Pakistan

Balochistan Assembly dissolved on CM Bizenjo’s advice

Governor Abdul Wali Kakar signs the summary under Article 112(1) of the Constitution

Published 12 Aug, 2023 05:47pm

Europe

Ukraine missiles shot down over Crimea bridge: pro-Russia official

MOSCOW: Russia air defence forces shot down two Ukrainian missiles over a bridge connecting Moscow-annexed Crimea to...

Published 12 Aug, 2023 05:45pm

Football

PSG sideline Mbappe for season-opener as Dembele arrives

PARIS: French superstar Kylian Mbappe has been left out of Paris Saint-Germain’s season opener on Saturday deepening...

Published 12 Aug, 2023 05:36pm

Pakistan

Pakistan’s caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar: a brief profile

Regarded for his intellect, Kakar has cordial relationships with all major political parties

Published 12 Aug, 2023 04:58pm

Sports

Samsonova upsets Sabalenka, Pegula holds off Gauff at Canadian Open

World number two Aryna Sabalenka crashed out of the Canadian Open on Friday, falling 7-6(2) 4-6 6-3 to Liudmila...

Published 12 Aug, 2023 01:49pm

Sports

Bayern sign England striker Kane from Tottenham

England captain Harry Kane has joined Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich from Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur...

Published 12 Aug, 2023 01:45pm

Cricket

Bangladesh call up young opener Tanzid for Asia Cup

DHAKA: Bangladesh called up young opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim on Saturday to their 17-member squad for the Asia Cup...

Published 12 Aug, 2023 01:39pm

Europe

Russia’s Shoigu inspects Northern Fleet, warships sent to Arctic

Russia’s Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu inspected remote Arctic garrisons of the Northern Fleet, the ministry said...

Published 12 Aug, 2023 12:02pm

Europe

Ukraine says one killed in Russian shelling of Kharkiv region

KYIV: An elderly woman was killed early Saturday morning due to shelling by Russian troops on a settlement in...

Published 12 Aug, 2023 11:42am

Sports

Swiatek holds off Collins to line up Montreal semi-final with Pegula

MONTREAL: World number one Iga Swiatek outlasted a determined Danielle Collins 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 on Friday to book a...

Published 12 Aug, 2023 10:21am

Movies & Music

Rise of the machines: AI spells danger for Hollywood stunt workers

LOS ANGELES: Hollywood’s striking actors fear that artificial intelligence is coming for their jobs – but for many...

Published 12 Aug, 2023 10:17am

Europe

Russia says it destroys 20 Ukrainian drones over Crimea

Russian forces destroyed 20 Ukrainian drones launched onto the Crimean Peninsula early on Saturday, Russia’s defence...

Published 12 Aug, 2023 10:04am

Sports

Alcaraz targets overall improvement after Paul shock in Toronto

Carlos Alcaraz said he needs to have more confidence in his game following Friday’s surprise defeat by American...

Published 12 Aug, 2023 10:00am

South Asia

China state media says developed nations not shunning Belt and Road Forum

BEIJING: Chinese state media on Saturday rejected a Western claim that developed nations were shunning the country’s...

Published 12 Aug, 2023 09:57am

IEA flags OPEC+ supply cuts

International Energy Agency says if OPEC+ current targets are maintained, oil inventories could draw by 2.2 million barrels per day (bpd) in the third quarter

Updated 12 Aug, 2023 09:53am

CEOs, directors in CMIIs: SECP introduces maximum terms limits

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), in order to promote best governance practices...

Updated 12 Aug, 2023 09:51am

Share of renewables in KE generation likely to reach 30pc in seven years

KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) foresees 30 percent renewable energy in its overall power generation under an Rs484billion...

Updated 12 Aug, 2023 09:51am

SC ruling will not affect Nawaz, claims Tarar

ISLAMABAD: Former law minister and Nawaz League leader Azam Nazir Tarar has said that frequent interference in the...

Updated 12 Aug, 2023 09:26am

Caretaker PM: Shehbaz, Raja required to propose name by today

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi, Friday, wrote a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Opposition Leader...

Updated 12 Aug, 2023 09:26am

ST, FED return form: FTO directs FBR to rectify errors

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to rectify errors in the...

Updated 12 Aug, 2023 09:10am

Decision likely today: Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed the hope that a consensus will be reached on a name for...

Updated 12 Aug, 2023 09:09am

SC strikes down judgements review law unanimously

ISLAMABAD: The apex court declared that the SC (Review of Judgements and Orders) Act, 2023 is repugnant to and ultra...

Updated 12 Aug, 2023 08:43am

Pink rock salt facility: PMDC, MSCI of US ink non-binding MoU

ISLAMABAD: As part of building a mineral-driven economy by GoP, Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC)...

Updated 12 Aug, 2023 08:42am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from August 11, 2023

Published 12 Aug, 2023 08:40am

Pakistan

Bilawal spends busy schedule in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan People's Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had a busy day on Friday. The United Nations...

Updated 12 Aug, 2023 07:52am

Opinion

CPEC — a game changer for Pakistan

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project since its launch on April 20, 2015, by President Xi Jinping...

Updated 12 Aug, 2023 07:35am

Opinion

PIA to go under the hammer

The last leg of the incumbent government witnessed numerous policy decisions and legislations - one of them is the...

Updated 12 Aug, 2023 07:30am

Sports

White-ball series against South Africa: Pakistan women’s squad announced

LAHORE: Pakistan national women team’s chief selector Saleem Jaffar on Friday announced a 15-player squad for next...

Published 12 Aug, 2023 07:04am

Pakistan

PAC refers ‘Creek Marina Project’ case to FIA

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on August 9, 2023, referred “Creek Marina...

Published 12 Aug, 2023 06:58am

Pakistan

Preparations for general elections: Bilawal directs party KP leadership to reach out to people

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday held a meeting with the leadership...

Published 12 Aug, 2023 06:54am

Pakistan

SC verdict: ‘Dark justice’ unacceptable: PML-N

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), on Friday, reacted sharply to the apex court’s verdict, in which,...

Published 12 Aug, 2023 06:53am

Pakistan

Outgoing Sindh CM spells out achievements, opposition leader assails govt

KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Friday ended its constitutional term a day earlier, with the opposition legislators...

Published 12 Aug, 2023 06:51am

Pakistan

PTI legal team says concerned over IK’s security

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) legal team on Friday expressed serious concerns over the safety and...

Published 12 Aug, 2023 06:50am

Pakistan

Pakistan, Afghanistan urged to start talks afresh

ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a consultation urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to start fresh negotiations to break the ...

Published 12 Aug, 2023 06:50am

Business & Finance

UBS no longer taking state aid for Credit Suisse takeover

ZURICH: Swiss banking giant UBS voluntarily put an end Friday to the state and central bank support that smoothed ...

Published 12 Aug, 2023 06:44am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (August 11, 2023) and the forecast for Saturday (August 12, 2023)...