News Archives for Latest - 2023-10-14

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World

Two civilians killed in Israel shelling of Lebanon: mayor

SHEBAA: Two Lebanese civilians were killed in Israeli shelling of the southern village of Shebaa on Saturday, its...

Published 14 Oct, 2023 11:05pm

World

Israel admits intelligence 'mistakes' in failing to predict Hamas attacks

JERUSALEM: A senior Israeli official on Saturday admitted "mistakes" in intelligence assessments ahead of a brutal...

Published 14 Oct, 2023 10:56pm

Middle East

Gaza faces evacuation deadline as Israel prepares ground offensive

More than one million residents of northern Gaza on Friday received 24 hours notice from Israel to flee south before an expected ground offensive

Updated 14 Oct, 2023 10:48pm

Pakistan

Six terrorists killed in North Waziristan, says ISPR

A soldier also embraced Shahadat during the fierce exchange of fire

Published 14 Oct, 2023 09:52pm

Sports

India wants to host summer Games in 2036, says PM Modi

India is interested in hosting the Olympic Games in 2036, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday at the...

Published 14 Oct, 2023 09:35pm

Cricket

Sri Lanka skipper Shanaka ruled out of World Cup with injury

Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a thigh injury, with Chamika...

Published 14 Oct, 2023 08:36pm

Sports

India maintain perfect ODI World Cup record over Pakistan with massive win

Men in Blue chase down 192-run target with 7 wickets and 117 balls to spare

Updated 14 Oct, 2023 07:45pm

Asia

Blinken asks China to use 'influence' for Middle East calm

ABU DHABI: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Saturday on China, a partner of Iran, to use its influence to...

Updated 14 Oct, 2023 07:43pm

South Asia

Taliban to join China's Belt and Road forum, elevating ties

KABUL: Taliban will attend China’s Belt and Road Forum next week, a spokesman said on Saturday, underscoring...

Updated 14 Oct, 2023 07:40pm

Cricket

Afghanistan only get it ‘70-80%’ right, says Trott

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott admitted Saturday that his team “get it 70-80% right” but need to find...

Published 14 Oct, 2023 07:10pm

Middle East

Lebanon’s Hezbollah says fired on Israeli positions

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah group said it shelled Israeli positions in a contested border area on...

Published 14 Oct, 2023 07:06pm

Commodities

Gold price per tola increases Rs4,900 in Pakistan

Gold rates in Pakistan increased on Saturday, in line with rise in the international rate. The yellow metal was...

Published 14 Oct, 2023 06:39pm

Middle East

WHO flies Gaza health supplies to Egypt border

GENEVA: The World Health Organization said Saturday enough basic health supplies to serve 300,000 people in the Gaza...

Published 14 Oct, 2023 06:00pm

Govt allows name change of Summit Bank to Bank Makramah Ltd

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has allowed the name change of Summit Bank to Bank Makramah Limited and voting rights...

Updated 14 Oct, 2023 05:32pm

Capacity issues hinder uplift projects in flood-hit areas: Foreign states, donors ready to finance $7.4bn

ISLAMABAD: Many development projects could not be initiated in flood-affected areas due to capacity issues of the...

Updated 14 Oct, 2023 05:32pm

Imported auto parts: IHC orders Customs Collectorate to release containers

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed Customs Collectorate Islamabad to release the imported containers...

Updated 14 Oct, 2023 05:24pm

PBC floats proposals aimed at reducing power tariff

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has floated proposals to slash electricity tariff up to Rs 6.5 per unit...

Updated 14 Oct, 2023 05:24pm

French envoy, Fawad discuss privatisation strategy

ISLAMABAD: Nicolas Galey, French Ambassador to Pakistan met Minister for Privatisation Fawad Hasan Fawad at his...

Updated 14 Oct, 2023 05:18pm

Pakistan

Gunmen kill six labourers in southwest Pakistan

QUETTA: Gunmen killed six labourers in an overnight raid in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province, officials...

Updated 14 Oct, 2023 05:18pm

Pakistan set to meet some key targets set by IMF: SBP chief

KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad Friday said current policy mix adopted by the government...

Updated 14 Oct, 2023 05:16pm

Middle East

Saudi pauses talks on normalisation with Israel

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has suspended talks on potentially normalising ties with Israel, a source told AFP on Saturday,...

Updated 14 Oct, 2023 05:16pm

Q1FY24: $3.527bn borrowed from multiple financing sources

Economic Affairs Division data shows the country received $320.92 million in September 2023

Updated 14 Oct, 2023 05:16pm

Europe

Russian diplomat hopes to meet Hamas for talks to free hostages

MOSCOW: Moscow’s Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov hopes to meet representatives of the Palestinian group...

Published 14 Oct, 2023 03:43pm

Business & Finance

UAE and South Korea complete talks for bilateral trade deal

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates and South Korea have concluded talks towards a bilateral trade deal, known as a...

Published 14 Oct, 2023 02:24pm

Movies & Music

After health scare, Madonna launches tour celebrating 40 years as ‘Queen of Pop’

LONDON: Three-and-a-half months after she was hospitalised with a bacterial infection that forced the cancellation...

Published 14 Oct, 2023 12:18pm

Movies & Music

Actor Michael Caine says he is retiring aged 90

LONDON: British actor and two-time Oscar winner Michael Caine has said he will retire from acting, aged 90,...

Published 14 Oct, 2023 11:59am

USA

Protesters in New York call for a ‘free Palestine’

NEW YORK: Cries of “Free Palestine” rang out in New York on Friday, as thousands of protesters took to the streets...

Published 14 Oct, 2023 11:00am

South Asia

China’s Middle East envoy met Arab League: China Foreign Ministry

BEIJING: China’s Special Envoy on the Middle East on Friday met with representatives of the Arab League in China for...

Published 14 Oct, 2023 10:23am

Europe

Russian forces pound Avdiivka for fourth straight day

KYIV: Russian forces pounded the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka for the fourth day in a row on Friday, with both...

Published 14 Oct, 2023 10:15am

Cricket

NZ pacers’ ‘good recipe’ dismantles Bangladesh in Chennai

New Zealand’s fast bowlers had a plan to make the most of the pace offered by the MA Chidambaram Stadium’s wicket,...

Published 14 Oct, 2023 10:10am

South Asia

Borrell says EU takes China seriously, expects same in return

BEIJING: The European Union’s top diplomat Josep Borrell said on Saturday his message to Chinese officials on a...

Published 14 Oct, 2023 10:05am

Various depts/organisations: TCP receivables stand at Rs253.8bn

ISLAMABAD: The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) receivables against various departments/organisations stand at...

Updated 14 Oct, 2023 09:54am

Pakistan

Amendments to NAO: SC urged to review its judgment

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been asked to review its judgment against the amendments to the National...

Updated 14 Oct, 2023 09:37am

Collection of professional tax by cantonment boards illegal: SC

ISLAMABAD: The top court declared the collection of professional tax by Cantonment Board Karachi from businesses...

Updated 14 Oct, 2023 09:35am

Business & Finance

Shamshad meets Iranian FM, Deutsche Bank leadership

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs Dr Shamshad Akhtar met with Finance Minister...

Updated 14 Oct, 2023 08:59am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from October 13, 2023

Published 14 Oct, 2023 08:41am

Opinion

No more doing business as usual—VI

Dwelling on the bigger picture; the foremost need of South-North Pipeline timing needs revisiting knowing that our...

Updated 14 Oct, 2023 06:11am

Opinion

Golden moments of cricket

Cricket has a long history. According to the ICC website, the first we hear of it is in 1611 and it was then...

Updated 14 Oct, 2023 06:09am

Opinion

Loss-making SOEs must be privatized

The SOEs are required to be privatised. This compulsion is driven by no other reason than that going forward, no...

Updated 14 Oct, 2023 06:09am

Companies

flydubai becomes first international carrier to resume Kabul flights

DUBAI: Low-cost carrier flydubai announced flights to Kabul on Thursday, becoming the first international airline to...

Published 14 Oct, 2023 05:44am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (October 13, 2023) and the forecast for Saturday (October 14, 2023)...