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Cricket

Majestic King leads West Indies to T20 series win over India

LAUDERHILL: Brandon King's superb unbeaten 85 led West Indies to an eight-wicket win over India on Sunday to secure ...

Updated 14 Aug, 2023 12:33am

Pakistan

Came in through constitutional means, leaving the same way: PM Shehbaz

Says his 16-month government had to take difficult economic decisions

Updated 13 Aug, 2023 11:13pm

Pakistan

Mengal displeased with Kakar as interim PM, writes to Nawaz Sharif

Says the decision has widened distance between BNP-M and PML-N

Updated 13 Aug, 2023 11:01pm

Pakistan

Sindh’s caretaker CM: Murad, opposition leader second-day meet concludes without consensus

Rana Ansar says the two sides may finalise a name for the important position by tomorrow

Updated 13 Aug, 2023 11:00pm

World

Four killed in Iran attack on Shia shrine: state media

TEHRAN: A shooting Sunday at a Shia Muslim shrine in Iran's south killed at least four people, state media said, ...

Published 13 Aug, 2023 10:57pm

Pakistan

Two militants killed in gun battle with security forces in Gwadar: ISPR

Terrorists opened fire on security forces as they were conducting an operation in the city

Updated 13 Aug, 2023 10:53pm

Pakistan

Caretaker PM Kakar decides to resign from Senate, BAP positions

He is likely to take oath as interim prime minister tomorrow

Published 13 Aug, 2023 08:37pm

Up to Rs24 hike in POL products’ prices likely

As international oil prices kept rising during the last 15 days, the government may raise rates by Rs14 per litre petrol and Rs24 per litre high speed diesel (HSD)

Updated 13 Aug, 2023 07:58pm

Stocks

Most stock markets in Gulf track oil prices higher

Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Sunday in the wake of Friday’s rise in oil prices, with the Saudi...

Published 13 Aug, 2023 07:24pm

Europe

Scholz urges further talks after Saudi-led Ukraine summit

FRANKFURT: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday welcomed a recent Saudi-led summit on a peace settlement to end...

Published 13 Aug, 2023 06:44pm

Football

Neymar ‘probably leaving’ Paris Saint-Germain: source

PARIS: Neymar is “probably leaving” Paris Saint-Germain, with an offer from Saudi Arabia said to be on the table, a...

Published 13 Aug, 2023 06:24pm

Stocks

Wall St Week Ahead-Sluggish US earnings may need pick-me-up to support 2023 stock rally

NEW YORK: Stock investors have been satisfied by middling U.S. corporate results so far this year but they might not...

Published 13 Aug, 2023 06:19pm

Europe

Russian forces kill seven including baby in southern Ukraine

KYIV: Seven people including a baby girl, her 12-year-old brother and their parents were killed on Sunday by Russian...

Published 13 Aug, 2023 05:28pm

Football

Mbappe reinstated by PSG to first team

PARIS: French superstar Kylian Mbappe was reinstated in Paris Saint-Germain’s first team on Sunday after being...

Published 13 Aug, 2023 05:26pm

South Asia

55 killed in Bangladesh floods in August: officials

CHITTAGONG: At least 55 people have been killed and more than a million affected by two weeks of torrential rains...

Published 13 Aug, 2023 05:23pm

Asia

North China landslide death toll rises sharply to 21

BEIJING: The death toll from a landslide triggered by heavy rains in northern China has risen sharply to at least...

Updated 13 Aug, 2023 05:19pm

Movies & Music

In remembrance: Pakistan’s ‘Queen of Pop’ Nazia Hassan

Nazia passed away on this day in 2000

Updated 13 Aug, 2023 03:12pm

Energy

Iran says oil exports surpass 1.4 million bpd target

DUBAI: Iran’s oil exports have surpassed the government’s 1.4 million barrels per day target, the head of Iran’s...

Published 13 Aug, 2023 02:45pm

Europe

Russia shoots down 3 Ukrainian drones over Russia

MOSCOW: Russian air defences shot down at least three Ukrainian drones over western regions of Russia on Sunday, the...

Published 13 Aug, 2023 02:21pm

USA

Biden fights for political gain a year after ambitious climate law

WASHINGTON: If he had it to do over, he would probably choose another name: A year on, Joe Biden is struggling to...

Updated 13 Aug, 2023 01:53pm

Monetary policy decision, outlook projection: SBP provides rare insight into key factors

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), in its recent podcast, has given insights into the factors leading to the...

Updated 13 Aug, 2023 01:51pm

World

Gang boss who threatened slain Ecuador candidate transferred to max security

GUAYAQUIL: Ecuador transferred a powerful gang leader, accused of threatening a presidential candidate before he was...

Published 13 Aug, 2023 12:56pm

Sports

Joshua overcomes jeers to stop stand-in opponent Helenius

LONDON: Former world champion Anthony Joshua needed seven rounds to stop stand-in opponent Robert Helenius in their...

Published 13 Aug, 2023 12:39pm

Asia

One dead, one missing in Thai boat accident

BANGKOK: One person has died and another remains missing after a boating accident in southern Thailand, police said...

Published 13 Aug, 2023 12:00pm

Pakistan

President approves remission for prisoners on Independence Day

Sentences being reduced under Article 45 of the Constitution

Published 13 Aug, 2023 12:00pm

Europe

Three killed in building fire in French Riviera city

NICE: Three people died in a fire that erupted early Sunday in a residential building in the French Riviera city of...

Published 13 Aug, 2023 11:58am

Europe

Ukraine border guards remind Russia Snake Island is again theirs

KYIV: Ukrainian border guards placed a new sign on Snake Island this weekend, recalling the early hours of Russia’s...

Published 13 Aug, 2023 11:08am

Asia

US, Japan to develop hypersonic missile interceptor: Yomiuri

TOKYO: Japan and the US will agree this week to jointly develop an interceptor missile to counter hypersonic...

Updated 13 Aug, 2023 11:05am

Europe

Russia cleans up after Typhoon Khanun floods thousands of homes

Russia sent a task force to oversee cleanup of parts of the country’s Far East on Sunday after Typhoon Khanun passed...

Published 13 Aug, 2023 10:55am

Sports

Pegula tops Swiatek to reach Montreal final, rain postpones second semi

Jessica Pegula beat world number one Iga Swiatek 6-2 6-7(4) 6-4 on Saturday to reach the Canadian Open final in...

Published 13 Aug, 2023 10:51am

Sports

Gustavsson hails game-changing Matildas as Australia celebrates win

BRISBANE: Coach Tony Gustavsson expects Australia’s run to the Women’s World Cup semi-finals to resonate far beyond...

Published 13 Aug, 2023 10:47am

Sports

Swedes prepared for Spain’s mix of US and Japan, says Bjorn

AUCKLAND: Sweden defender Natalie Bjorn believes her side’s wins over former champions the United States and Japan...

Published 13 Aug, 2023 10:37am

USA

Argentina set for primary vote with ruling Peronists fighting for survival

BUENOS AIRES: Argentines head to the polls on Sunday in primary elections, with voters set to punish the ruling...

Published 13 Aug, 2023 10:31am

Sports

Pandya seeks more responsibility from batsmen after win over West Indies

Indian captain Hardik Pandya called on his batsmen to take more responsibility and support their bowlers in future...

Published 13 Aug, 2023 10:27am

Financial

Credit Suisse retail investors plan lawsuit challenging UBS buyout

Retail investors who lost money when Credit Suisse was taken over by UBS in March plan to file a lawsuit challenging...

Published 13 Aug, 2023 10:23am

Sports

England relishing partisan atmosphere at World Cup semi-final

SYDNEY: England players hold no fear about facing Women’s World Cup co-hosts Australia in their semi-final on...

Published 13 Aug, 2023 10:17am

USA

Maui wildfires deadliest in a century as death toll hits 89

KAHULUI: The death toll from the Maui wildfires reached 89 on Saturday, making it the deadliest US wildfire in more...

Published 13 Aug, 2023 10:11am

NTISB warns of cyber attacks on Independence Day

ISLAMABAD: Hostile elements may launch cyber attack on the occasion of Independence Day, i.e., 14th August, 2023 for...

Updated 13 Aug, 2023 09:56am

SECP directs listed cos to e-file financial statements

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed the listed companies to...

Updated 13 Aug, 2023 09:54am

RDA inflows surpass $6.5bn mark

KARACHI: Total inflows under the Roshan Digital Accounts (RDA) surpassed the $6.5 billion mark, the State Bank of...

Updated 13 Aug, 2023 09:53am

Shehbaz says has never denied links with establishment

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif opened up on Saturday about his relationship with the establishment saying...

Updated 13 Aug, 2023 09:53am

Caretaker chief minister: CM Murad, opposition leader hold meeting

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and Leader of the Opposition in Sindh Assembly Rana Ansar held the...

Updated 13 Aug, 2023 09:52am

Upbeat PTI sees free, fair elections under Kakar govt

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday expressed optimism that the caretaker Prime Minister-designate...

Updated 13 Aug, 2023 09:52am

Balochistan Governor dissolves PA

QUETTA: Balochistan Assembly was dissolved following the signing of a summary by Governor Malik Abdul Wali Kakar,...

Updated 13 Aug, 2023 09:52am

Judiciary to protect Constitution, rights of citizens: CJP

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial Saturday said the judiciary has to apply laws and...

Updated 13 Aug, 2023 09:51am

A ‘dark horse’ to become caretaker PM

Opposition leader Raja Riaz says the caretaker premier belongs to a smaller province and has a 'non-controversial' personality

Updated 13 Aug, 2023 09:47am

World

Palestinians accept first Saudi ambassador

RAMALLAH, (West Bank): Palestinian officials welcomed a first Saudi Arabian ambassador on Saturday, they said, in a...