News Archives for Latest - 2023-12-23

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World

Calls for restraint in DR Congo after tense vote

KINSHASA: Western embassies in Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa urged restraint on Saturday, after...

Published 23 Dec, 2023 10:55pm

Middle East

Iran dismisses US claims it is involved in Houthi ship attacks

TEHRAN: Iran’s deputy foreign minister on Saturday dismissed US accusations that Tehran was involved in attacks by...

Published 23 Dec, 2023 09:08pm

Middle East

UN urges more Gaza aid, UN chief says Israel creating distribution 'obstacles'

Gaza’s health ministry says 20,057 Palestinians killed and 53,320 wounded in Israeli offensive that has destroyed huge swaths of the enclave and displaced most of population of 2.3 million

Updated 23 Dec, 2023 07:46pm

South Asia

Iran threatens Mediterranean closure over Gaza, without saying how

An Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander said the Mediterranean Sea could be closed if the United States and its...

Updated 23 Dec, 2023 07:44pm

Europe

Ukraine says it shot down three Russian Su-34 fighters

KYIV: Ukraine’s military said it has shot down three Russian fighter-bombers in the south of the country. Air force...

Updated 23 Dec, 2023 07:44pm

South Asia

Drone strike hits ship off India's coast: maritime agencies

DUBAI: A drone strike damaged a ship off the coast of India on Saturday but caused no casualties, two maritime...

Updated 23 Dec, 2023 07:43pm

WHT transactions: FBR implements new documentation system

Directs withholding agents to install and integrate fiscal electronic devices and softwares for carrying out any transactions liable to withholding tax

Updated 23 Dec, 2023 07:43pm

Football

Vlahovic nets winner as Juventus beat Frosinone 2-1

MILAN: Second-half substitute Dusan Vlahovic scored a late winner to give Juventus a 2-1 win over Frosinone in Serie...

Published 23 Dec, 2023 07:42pm

Pakistan

Caretaker info minister reiterates general elections to be held on February 8

Refutes talks of a delay in the polls saying no administrative or financial reason could obstruct timely elections

Updated 23 Dec, 2023 07:42pm

Valuation of immovable properties: FTO directs FBR to hire competent, experienced valuers

ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to hire competent and...

Updated 23 Dec, 2023 07:42pm

Bullion Rate

Gold price per tola decreases Rs500 in Pakistan

Gold rates in Pakistan decreased on Saturday, in line with the decline in the international rate. The yellow metal...

Updated 23 Dec, 2023 07:42pm

Football

West Ham leapfrog Man Utd with 2-0 win

LONDON: Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus’ second-half goals gave West Ham a 2-0 win over Manchester United in the...

Published 23 Dec, 2023 07:40pm

Cricket

South Africa hope to unleash full pace attack on India in first Test

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa are hopeful that both fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi will be available for...

Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:25pm

Political parties, including PTI: SC asks ECP to ensure a level playing field

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to ensure that all political...

Updated 23 Dec, 2023 05:26pm

Life & Style

God save the King’s hands: Charles makes ‘sausage fingers’ joke in coronation film

LONDON: Britain’s King Charles poked fun at his “sausage fingers” - a topic that has drawn immense media attention...

Published 23 Dec, 2023 04:32pm

South Asia

India firm denies tampering with tests in probe of cough syrup deaths

NEW DELHI: India’s Maiden Pharmaceuticals, whose cough syrups have been linked to the deaths of children in Gambia,...

Published 23 Dec, 2023 03:26pm

Open market: SBP unveils new exchange rate mechanism

KARACHI: In order to ensure transparency and credibility to the process of compiling open market exchange rate, the...

Updated 23 Dec, 2023 02:50pm

Arts

Local in focus: 5 spots for seasonal gifting

Since we are now in the midst of the festive season, weddings, anniversaries and the Christmas holidays are no doubt...

Published 23 Dec, 2023 02:00pm

Cricket

Surgery rules Noman Ali out of remaining Australia Tests

Noman Ali has been ruled out of Pakistan’s remaining two Tests of the three-match series against Australia after...

Updated 23 Dec, 2023 12:47pm

Baloch women protesters: ‘Persons responsible for forceful transportation should be accounted for’

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Friday, directed the police authorities that the persons responsible for...

Updated 23 Dec, 2023 12:42pm

SPI-based weekly inflation soars 42.60pc YoY

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index-based inflation for the week ended 21st December 2023, increased by 42.60...

Updated 23 Dec, 2023 12:41pm

PSM revival: Senate body asks govt to take ‘practical’ steps

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Industries and Production, Friday, while expressing serious concerns...

Updated 23 Dec, 2023 12:26pm

Baloch protesters: EU envoy concerned over mishandling

ISLAMABAD: European Union Ambassador to Pakistan, Riina Kionka, on Friday, expressed “deep” concerns over the...

Updated 23 Dec, 2023 12:11pm

Cricket

Buttler says committed to learning from errors as England struggle

England captain Jos Buttler said he is committed to learning from his mistakes and is determined to continue on in...

Published 23 Dec, 2023 10:40am

Vietnam, other origins: Customs’ values on import of cashew nuts revised

ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi has revised Customs values on the import of cashew nuts...

Updated 23 Dec, 2023 09:43am

Baloch protesters: President, PM discuss ‘police excesses’

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi and Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Friday held a telephonic...

Updated 23 Dec, 2023 09:42am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from December 22, 2023

Published 23 Dec, 2023 08:59am

At least 5 labourers shot down at South Waziristan PS

SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: At least five labourers were killed after unidentified assailants attacked an under-construction...

Updated 23 Dec, 2023 09:06am

Opinion

The saga of elections

Elections are just round the corner. The famous English proverb says that “There is many a slip between the cup ...

Updated 23 Dec, 2023 07:07am

Opinion

Govt’s quest for FDI: the way forward

Foreign direct investment (FDI) has been crucial in supporting developing economies to participate in global trade ...

Updated 23 Dec, 2023 07:06am

World

War pushing Gaza to famine, UN warns

GAZA STRIP, (Palestinian Territories): The Israel-Hamas war is pushing Gaza towards famine, the United Nations ...