News Archives for Latest - 2023-10-21

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World

Lebanon's Hezbollah says fighter killed in exchange of fire with Israel

BEIRUT: A fighter from the Lebanese group Hezbollah was killed along the border with Israel on Saturday, the...

Published 21 Oct, 2023 11:21pm

World

UN agencies call for ceasefire and humanitarian access throughout Gaza

U.N. agencies called on Saturday for a ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access throughout Gaza after 20 ...

Published 21 Oct, 2023 11:06pm

Pakistan

At homecoming rally, Nawaz says he has 'no desire for revenge'

The former PM vows to redirect Pakistan towards growth

Updated 21 Oct, 2023 10:06pm

Cricket

‘No time for mistakes,’ says Sri Lanka match-winner Samarawickrama

LUCKNOW: Sri Lanka batsman Sadeera Samarawickrama on Saturday said the team doesn’t “have time to make mistakes” in...

Published 21 Oct, 2023 09:50pm

Cricket

Klaasen smashes ton as South Africa thump England at World Cup

MUMBAI: Heinrich Klaasen scored a 61-ball century as South Africa posted 399 and then bowled England out for 170 in...

Updated 21 Oct, 2023 09:06pm

Cricket

India’s balance not the same without injured Pandya against NZ: Dravid

India may not have the same balance they had in their first four World Cup games due to Hardik Pandya’s injury but...

Published 21 Oct, 2023 08:10pm

Middle East

US welcomes aid to Gaza, urges parties to keep Rafah crossing open

WASHINGTON: The United States on Saturday welcomed the arrival of aid trucks from Egypt in the war-torn Gaza Strip,...

Published 21 Oct, 2023 08:04pm

Europe

Turkiye to take part in new Ukraine peace talks: Zelensky

KYIV: Turkiye will take part in peace talks next week to discuss ways to end the Ukraine conflict, President...

Published 21 Oct, 2023 08:00pm

Football

Salah double downs 10-man Everton in controversial Merseyside derby

LIVERPOOL: Liverpool continued their stranglehold over local rivals Everton on Saturday, but had fortune on their...

Published 21 Oct, 2023 07:53pm

Cricket

India ‘favourites’ to win World Cup, says ex-Kiwi skipper Taylor

DHARAMSALA: India at home are a “different beast” and remain favourites to win the ongoing World Cup, former New...

Published 21 Oct, 2023 06:55pm

Cricket

Sri Lanka bring Dutch crashing back to reality at World Cup

LUCKNOW: Sadeera Samarawickrama hit an undefeated 91 as Sri Lanka brought the Netherlands crashing back down to...

Updated 21 Oct, 2023 06:22pm

Money & Banking

China to bolster economic recovery and curb risks: central bank head

SHANGHAI: China will promote a sustained economic recovery, focusing on expanding domestic demand, while fending off...

Published 21 Oct, 2023 06:17pm

Middle East

Germany’s Scholz says arrival of Gaza aid is ‘good and important’

BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hailed the arrival of trucks carrying humanitarian aid in the besieged Gaza...

Published 21 Oct, 2023 06:07pm

Cricket

Latham hails ‘fantastic’ India ahead of marquee World Cup clash

DHARAMSALA: New Zealand skipper Tom Latham on Saturday said hosts India have been playing “fantastic cricket” and...

Published 21 Oct, 2023 06:00pm

Europe

Russian strikes kill three, wound four in Ukraine

KYIV: Russia struck areas of eastern and southern Ukraine with artillery and missiles on Friday and Saturday,...

Published 21 Oct, 2023 05:56pm

World

UN chief urges ceasefire to end Gaza's 'godawful nightmare'

CAIRO: UN chief Antonio Guterres pleaded Saturday for a “humanitarian ceasefire” in the war between Israel and...

Updated 21 Oct, 2023 04:53pm

China ready to boost Pakistan ties but urges security guarantee: Xi

BEIJING: China is willing to strengthen co-operation and promote solidarity with Pakistan but has urged it to...

Updated 21 Oct, 2023 04:52pm

Nawaz likely to re-conquer Punjab, KPK

LAHORE: All is set for the return of PML-N supremo to the country and a big power show of the party at...

Updated 21 Oct, 2023 04:50pm

FD invites nominations for appointment of ETDB VP

ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has invited nominations for the appointment of vice president in the Economic...

Updated 21 Oct, 2023 04:50pm

Q1 IT, ITeS export remittances up 3.3pc to $655m YoY

ISLAMABAD: The IT and IT-enabled Services (ITeS) export remittances comprising computer services and call centre...

Updated 21 Oct, 2023 04:50pm

Different projects/programmes: World Bank for adhering to agreed timelines

ISLAMABAD: Expressing concerns at the delays in different projects/programs, the World Bank has urged the...

Updated 21 Oct, 2023 04:49pm

USA

Hamas attacked Israel to derail its warming ties with Saudis: Biden

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden said that he believed Hamas’s attack on Israel two weeks ago was aimed at disrupting...

Updated 21 Oct, 2023 04:48pm

MoFA takes big step to help boost inward FDI flows

A dedicated Economic Diplomacy/SIFC Division at MOFA has been pre-designated from existing resources to act as a focal point between government and foreign entities bringing in investment

Updated 21 Oct, 2023 04:48pm

Movies & Music

‘History is watching:’ Hollywood stars urge Biden to press for Israel, Gaza ceasefire

Dozens of Hollywood actors and artists, including comedian Jon Stewart and Oscar-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix,...

Updated 21 Oct, 2023 03:33pm

Movies & Music

Apple scraps Jon Stewart show over China, AI clashes: report

LOS ANGELES: US comedian Jon Stewart’s talk show on Apple TV+ has reportedly been canceled after just two series due...

Published 21 Oct, 2023 03:30pm

Perspectives

Regulating the informal economy

In Pakistan, managing the unofficial economy presents a multitude of complicated issues. The lack of documentation...

Published 21 Oct, 2023 02:30pm

Cricket

Pakistan ‘put arms around’ Mir after catch blunder, says Morkel

BENGALURU: Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel on Saturday said the whole team will “put their arms around” Usama...

Published 21 Oct, 2023 12:33pm

South Asia

South Korea’s Yoon departs for Saudi Arabia and Qatar

SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol left for Saudi Arabia and Qatar on Saturday to discuss business...

Published 21 Oct, 2023 10:32am

South Asia

India calls off crucial test in crewed space mission

MUMBAI: India on Saturday called off a key test in its ambitious crewed space mission Gaganyaan, the Indian Space...

Published 21 Oct, 2023 10:28am

South Asia

Thousands in Australia join pro-Palestinian march over Gaza

SYDNEY: Thousands took part in a pro-Palestinian march in Australia’s biggest city, Sydney, on Saturday, getting...

Published 21 Oct, 2023 10:22am

Restriction imposed by FBR: Traders facing issues while filing sales tax returns

ISLAMABAD: The importers and traders are facing serious technical problems in filing of sales tax returns due to...

Updated 21 Oct, 2023 09:47am

Rs3bn projects or above: Ministry irked by failure to appoint independent directors

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (M/o PD&SI) has shown annoyance at all...

Updated 21 Oct, 2023 09:10am

Business & Finance

SPI inflation down 1.7pc WoW

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the current week, ended 19th October 2023, decreased...

Updated 21 Oct, 2023 08:53am

Missile parts supplies to Pakistan? US puts sanctions on three Chinese companies

WASHINGTON: The United States is imposing sanctions on three China-based companies that it said on Friday have...

Updated 21 Oct, 2023 08:52am

Elections, military trial of civilians: SC set to hear crucial cases on Monday

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will hear petitions seeking general elections within 90 days and challenging military...

Updated 21 Oct, 2023 08:44am

Pakistan

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from October 20, 2023

Published 21 Oct, 2023 08:41am

Opinion

A point to ponder

It is a story that will keep you glued to your TV sets once you have viewed a few episodes. This is the story of...