News Archives for Latest - 2023-10-07

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Middle East

Biden offers Israel support, faces criticism on Iran at home after Hamas attack

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden offered Israel on Saturday “all appropriate means of support” after an attack...

Updated 08 Oct, 2023 05:15am

World

Egypt's Sisi warns against 'vicious cycle' of violence

CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned Saturday of a "vicious cycle" of violence after Hamas launched...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 11:58pm

Pakistan

Israel-Palestine escalation: Pakistan says 'closely monitoring' situation

Foreign Office asks international community to unite to cease hostilities, protect civilians

Updated 07 Oct, 2023 11:27pm

Middle East

Hundreds dead as Israel responds with airstrikes to Hamas shock attack

Israel vows unprecedented retaliation

Updated 07 Oct, 2023 11:24pm

Commodities

Pakistan eyes cotton output of 12mn bales this year, says caretaker minister

Federal Caretaker Minister for Industries and Commerce Dr Gohar Ejaz on Saturday said the government has projected a...

Updated 07 Oct, 2023 10:55pm

South Asia

Strong quake in west Afghanistan kills 'about 120'

HEART: The death toll from a magnitude 6.3 earthquake in western Afghanistan on Saturday has risen to "about 120",...

Updated 07 Oct, 2023 10:39pm

Cricket

Record-setting South Africa defeat Sri Lanka by 102 runs in World Cup

NEW DELHI: South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by 102 runs at the Cricket World Cup on Saturday after posting the...

Updated 07 Oct, 2023 10:02pm

Perspectives

Current cotton crop conditions, production trends, and traceability

The Punjab province, known as the largest cotton-producing region in Pakistan, has been grappling with a severe pest...

Updated 07 Oct, 2023 07:55pm

Pakistan

Admiral Naveed Ashraf assumes charge as new naval chief

He has replaced Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi

Updated 07 Oct, 2023 06:44pm

World

Emerging economies face China and rate pressures as IMF, World Bank meet

LONDON: Emerging economies are facing headwinds from all sides, with a recent selloff in U.S. Treasuries and China’s...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 06:28pm

Movies & Music

Lux Style Awards 2023: Ali Sethi’s ‘Pasoori’, Yumna Zaidi win big

The 23rd annual Lux Style Awards took place in Karachi on Friday night, celebrating achievements in fashion,...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 06:19pm

South Asia

Indian rescuers struggle to reach flood-hit areas where over 100 are missing

KOLKATA: Indian rescue teams are finding it difficult to reach flood-hit areas in the north-eastern state of Sikkim...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 06:04pm

Sports

Chaos, protests in men’s kabaddi final as India take gold

HANGZHOU: The final of the men’s kabaddi competition at the Asian Games descended into chaos on Saturday as players...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 05:59pm

Cricket

‘Unfinished business’ as Rohit channels Tendulkar at World Cup

CHENNAI: India skipper Rohit Sharma said Saturday that a World Cup win at home was “unfinished business” for his...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 05:51pm

Cricket

Mehidy stars as Bangladesh overwhelm Afghanistan in World Cup

DHARAMSALA: Mehidy Hasan Miraz starred with both bat and ball as Bangladesh launched their World Cup campaign with a...

Updated 07 Oct, 2023 05:46pm

Pakistan

After players, Pakistan fans and media face visa delay for World Cup

Visas for the Pakistan team were granted barely 48 hours before they left for what is their first tour of India since the T20 World Cup in 2016

Updated 07 Oct, 2023 05:44pm

Middle East

US condemns attacks on Israel by Hamas ‘terrorists’

WASHINGTON: The United States on Saturday “unequivocally” condemned attacks by “Hamas terrorists” against Israel,...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 05:44pm

Middle East

Adviser to Iran supreme leader calls Hamas attack on Israel 'proud' operation

TEHRAN: A senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei expressed support for an attack Hamas...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 05:35pm

Sports

Watching IPL on TV helps Pakistan get into India groove

HYDERABAD: Pakistan players may be banned from competing in the Indian Premier League but TV footage of the...

Updated 07 Oct, 2023 05:41pm

Spectrum of illegal activities: Actions to continue with full force: COAS

KARACHI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir on Friday said the law enforcement agencies (LEAs) and...

Updated 07 Oct, 2023 05:40pm

Documentation of economy: Promulgation of crucial ordinance delayed

ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government has delayed the promulgation of an Ordinance for the integration of data of all...

Updated 07 Oct, 2023 05:40pm

Stuck projects or those under arbitration: SIFC seeks information from govts

Several international and local investors from different sectors are approaching SIFC Secretariat for resolution of their procedural and regulatory issues

Updated 07 Oct, 2023 05:40pm

Pakistan

UN agencies appeal to Pakistan to continue protecting vulnerable Afghans

UNHCR and International Organisation for Migration say they are ready to support Pakistan in managing Afghan refugees

Updated 07 Oct, 2023 05:39pm

Middle East

Russia calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza

MOSCOW: Russia’s foreign ministry on Saturday called for Israeli and Palestinian forces to stop armed hostilities...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 05:38pm

Middle East

Army says fighting Gaza fighters who entered Israel by land, sea and air

JERUSALEM: Israel’s army said it was fighting Gaza fighters who entered Israel by land, sea and air using...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 03:12pm

Sports

Defending champion Medvedev makes strong Shanghai Masters start

SHANGHAI: Defending champion Daniil Medvedev made a strong start to the Shanghai Masters on Saturday, with his main...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 02:17pm

Sports

Swiatek ends Gauff win streak to reach China Open final

BEIJING: World number two Iga Swiatek breezed into the China Open women’s final with a one-sided victory over Coco...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 02:13pm

Movies & Music

Rapper Drake says taking break from music over health issue

TORONTO, Canada: Canadian rapper Drake said Friday he is taking a break from music, just hours after dropping his...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 01:21pm

Cricket

Bangladesh edge Pakistan on last ball to win Asiad cricket bronze

HANGZHOU: Bangladesh upset Pakistan in a rain-shortened bronze medal match at the Asian Games on Saturday, with...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 12:31pm

Europe

Drone attack near Moscow thwarted by Russian defence forces

Russian air defence forces took down a Ukrainian drone near Moscow early on Saturday that appeared to cause no...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 11:43am

Europe

Russia hits Odesa grain facility in overnight missile strike

KYIV: Russian forces carried out an overnight missile strike on Ukraine’s southern Odesa region, damaging port...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 11:37am

Europe

Spain’s first private rocket successfully lifts off

MADRID: A Spanish company launched the country’s first private rocket on Saturday in a step towards bringing Spain...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 10:44am

LHC links all new uplift schemes to its approval

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday linked all new development projects in the provincial metropolis with...

Updated 07 Oct, 2023 10:03am

Hydel power projects in KP: KOEN accuses Nepra of delaying feasibility stage tariff

ISLAMABAD: Koran firm, Korea South-East Power Company (KOEN) has accused National Electric Power Regulatory(Nepra),...

Updated 07 Oct, 2023 10:00am

Cos producing power from generators: SC reserves judgement in levy of electricity duty case

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court reserved judgment in the levy of electricity duty on the companies which produce power...

Updated 07 Oct, 2023 09:55am

Experts say super tax based on discrimination

LAHORE: The imposition of super tax is hit by the principle of past and closed transaction, as no tax can...

Updated 07 Oct, 2023 09:52am

Import of used cars: Surge causing adverse impact on local auto sector

KARACHI: Over 6,000 used cars have been imported during the last financial year, giving a significant blow to the...

Updated 07 Oct, 2023 09:51am

IK’s applications: IHC verdict expected in two to three days

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Friday hinted at announcing its reserved verdict within two to three days...

Updated 07 Oct, 2023 09:15am

COPHC chairman told: Govt committed to fast-tracking CPEC projects

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Sami Saeed Friday said Pakistan is committed...

Updated 07 Oct, 2023 09:14am

Fresh medical report submitted to LHC: ‘Nawaz still feels chest pains’

LAHORE: A fresh medical report on health of Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, who is scheduled to return to Pakistan on...

Updated 07 Oct, 2023 09:04am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from October 6, 2023

Published 07 Oct, 2023 08:58am

Opinion

Implementation – a key challenge

The World Bank issues ‘policy advice’ to Pakistan, from time to time, on key reforms, structural weaknesses and...

Updated 07 Oct, 2023 06:42am

Opinion

Junkyard of vehicles

Right in front of the once roaring sea at Clifton beach, now pushed back to make way for dying palm trees which do...

Updated 07 Oct, 2023 06:24am

World

18 migrants killed in Mexico bus crash

MEXICO CITY: A bus carrying migrants overturned in southern Mexico on Friday, leaving at least 18 passengers dead ...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 06:02am

World

US expels two Russian diplomats in reciprocal step

WASHINGTON: The United States said Friday it was expelling two Russian diplomats, a retaliatory step after Moscow...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 06:02am

World

Iran’s Narges wins Nobel Peace Prize

OSLO: Iran’s imprisoned women’s rights advocate Narges Mohammadi won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in a rebuke...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 06:02am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (October 06, 2023) and the forecast for Saturday (October 07, 2023)...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 06:02am

Pakistan

Senate panel irked by absence of secretary of ministry of industries

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Industries and Production was annoyed over not attending the committee...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 06:02am

Pakistan

CM vows crackdown on illegal migrants

LAHORE: The Punjab caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has warned that a crackdown on those living illegally in ...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 06:02am

Pakistan

Sukhram Das wins ‘All-Time Best Teaching Award’

KARACHI: Caretaker Chief Minister Sindh has awarded “All-Time Best Teaching Award” to renowned educationalist...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 06:02am

Pakistan

First Sindh forensic science lab: 40pc building work completed

KARACHI: The establishment of the first and state-of-the-art Sindh Forensic Science Laboratory (SFSL) in Karachi in...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 06:02am

Middle East

Palestinian killed in clashes with Israelis in West Bank

HUWARA (Palestinian Territories): A Palestinian was killed on Friday during clashes with Israelis in the occupied...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 06:02am

Europe

Sarkozy charged in witness tampering probe

PARIS: Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was on Friday charged as part of an investigation into possible...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 06:02am

Pakistan

Govt to conduct research study for breast cancer eradication: minister

LAHORE: The caretaker Punjab Health Minister Prof Dr Javed Akram has said that 9 out of every 100 women in Pakistan...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 06:02am

Pakistan

APHC-AJK condemns ban on DFP in J&K

ISLAMABAD: All Parties Hurriyat Conference Azad Jammu and Kashmir (APHC-AJK) chapter has strongly condemned the ban...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 06:02am

Pakistan

CAMEA, USIP hold global moot on ‘navigating peace & security in region & beyond: Pakistan’s role’

ISLAMABAD: The Centre for Afghanistan Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 06:02am

Pakistan

Trained, skilled, manpower prerequisite to face challenges: VC UAF

FAISALABAD: Trained, skilled and professional manpower is prerequisite to face the challenges facing the country in...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 06:02am

Sports

28 probable players for Pakistan Women's Emerging Camp

LAHORE: The Women’s National Selection Committee headed by Saleem Jaffar has named 28 probable for the upcoming...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 06:02am

Pakistan

ACCA members look forward to adopting digital technologies

KARACHI: A survey among members of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) sees a range of key...

Published 07 Oct, 2023 06:02am

Sports

Pakistan supports FIFA World Cup in KSA

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday announced its support for Saudi Arabia’s bid for hosting the FIFA World Cup 2034....

Published 07 Oct, 2023 06:02am

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (October 06, 2023). ==================================== BR...