News Archives for Latest - 2023-12-30

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Pakistan

Five terrorists killed in intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan: ISPR

Five terrorists were killed in an intelligence-based operation in general area Mir Ali, North Waziristan District,...

Updated 31 Dec, 2023 07:23pm

World

Israeli forces kill Palestinian after car ramming: ministry, army

HEBRON: Israeli forces shot dead a Palestinian in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, the Palestinian health...

Published 30 Dec, 2023 10:39pm

Middle East

Hamas condemns US 'emergency' sale of munitions to Israel

GAZA STRIP: The Gaza Strip’s Hamas rulers on Saturday condemned the US approval of a $147.5 million sale of...

Updated 30 Dec, 2023 10:21pm

Pakistan

ECP rejects Imran Khan's nomination papers from Lahore, Mianwali

The former premier had filed nomination papers for NA-122 and NA-89

Published 30 Dec, 2023 10:15pm

Cricket

Seven uncapped players in South African Test squad for New Zealand

JOHANNESBURG: Only two of the players who were in South Africa’s Test win over India on Thursday are in a 14-man...

Published 30 Dec, 2023 08:28pm

Europe

Ukrainian strike on Russia kills one, 32 drones downed

MOSCOW: A Ukrainian strike on a residential building in the city of Belgorod left one person dead while a total of...

Updated 30 Dec, 2023 08:18pm

Bullion Rate

Gold price per tola declines Rs900 in Pakistan

Gold extended losses for the second session on Saturday as the yellow metal witnessed a fall of Rs900 per tola in...

Updated 30 Dec, 2023 08:18pm

Coal procurement process: Lucky Commodities lodges complaint with minister

ISLAMABAD: M/s Lucky Commodities is said to have lodged a complaint with caretaker Minister for Power and Petroleum,...

Updated 30 Dec, 2023 08:18pm

Socioeconomic development: Agriculture holds immense importance: PM

Caretaker premier hails work of ministries and departments for achieving milestones under umbrella of Special Investment Facilitation Council

Updated 30 Dec, 2023 08:17pm

SBP terms FY23 ‘extraordinarily challenging’

KARACHI: The fiscal year 2023 was extraordinarily challenging, with a host of external and domestic shocks,...

Updated 30 Dec, 2023 08:16pm

Middle East

Nearly 200 killed in 24 hours as Israel intensifies air, ground offensives in Gaza

CAIRO/GAZA: Fierce Israeli tank fire and aerial bombing struck Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip on Friday night,...

Updated 30 Dec, 2023 08:16pm

Pakistan

ECP files review petition against PHC decision on PTI's 'bat' symbol

Peshawar High Court has earlier suspended ECP's decision that stripped PTI of its iconic bat symbol

Updated 30 Dec, 2023 08:16pm

Sports

Swiatek off to flying start as Poland beat Brazil in United Cup

PERTH: Iga Swiatek put down a marker for 2024 as the world number one thumped Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-2 6-2 in the...

Published 30 Dec, 2023 07:24pm

Football

FIFA suspends new agent rules worldwide until case in Europe settled

FIFA has temporarily suspended its new agent regulations (FFAR) worldwide until the European Court of Justice gives...

Published 30 Dec, 2023 07:22pm

Asia

China to boost activity to assert sovereignty over East China Sea islets: Kyodo

TOKYO: Chinese President Xi Jinping has instructed the coast guard to strengthen its activities to assert...

Updated 30 Dec, 2023 06:29pm

Cricket

Coetzee out of the attack for South Africa

CAPE TOWN: South African fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has withdrawn from the second test against India after...

Published 30 Dec, 2023 05:46pm

Sports

‘Reborn’ Raducanu aiming to reignite career on injury return

Britain’s Emma Raducanu said she feels “reborn” as the former U.S. Open champion prepares to return to action at...

Published 30 Dec, 2023 05:43pm

Football

Pochettino says ‘crazy to think’ he won’t be involved in Chelsea’s Jan transfer window

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino said he is confident of having a say when the Premier League side embarks on...

Published 30 Dec, 2023 05:41pm

Sports

Djokovic relishing being back in his ‘happy place’ Australia

PERTH: Novak Djokovic called Australia his “happy place” on Saturday as he prepared to kick off his season at the...

Published 30 Dec, 2023 05:27pm

Middle East

10 pro-Iran fighters killed in Syria strikes: monitor

BEIRUT: Air strikes in eastern Syria “likely” launched by US forces on Saturday killed at least 10 pro-Iran fighters...

Published 30 Dec, 2023 05:25pm

‘Insecurity’ persists: Q3 business expectations rise 42pc against Q2: Gallup

KARACHI: Largely negative about their ongoing prospects, the country’s business owners have started gaining...

Updated 30 Dec, 2023 04:19pm

Minister reviews matters related to TDAP, PSM

KARACHI: Federal Minister Commerce, Industries & Production Dr Gohar Ejaz presided over the meeting on matters...

Updated 30 Dec, 2023 04:17pm

Perspectives

2023: it was the best of times, it was the worst of times

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it...

Published 30 Dec, 2023 03:28pm

Life & Style

Hershey is sued over lack of artistic detail on Reese’s candies

Hershey has been sued by a Florida woman who said its holiday-themed Reese’s peanut butter candies lack the artistic...

Published 30 Dec, 2023 03:26pm

Forging ST returns of registered taxpayers: FTO directs FBR to take action against hackers

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to take action against...

Updated 30 Dec, 2023 03:14pm

Audit selection process for TY11 was transparent: FBR Member

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Member Audit has declared that the audit selection process through...

Updated 30 Dec, 2023 02:54pm

Sports

Sabalenka says room for improvement ahead of Australian Open defence

BRISBANE: Aryna Sabalenka admitted Saturday she was feeling the pressure after a breakthrough 2023 saw her claim her...

Published 30 Dec, 2023 11:05am

Sports

Ruud makes fast start to season but Norway crash at United Cup

SYDNEY: Three-time Grand Slam finalist Casper Ruud made a fast start to his 2024 season on Saturday at the United...

Published 30 Dec, 2023 10:58am

Business & Finance

Indonesia to impose new tax on e-cigarettes from Jan 1

JAKARTA: Indonesia will impose a new tax on e-cigarettes from Jan. 1, adding to an excise tax to help curb vaping,...

Published 30 Dec, 2023 10:35am

Cricket

Captain Cummins ‘really happy’ as Australians close out successful year in style

Captain Pat Cummins declared himself delighted at the end of a landmark year for Australian cricket as his 10-wicket...

Published 30 Dec, 2023 10:30am

No gas for industries, CNG stations for 48 hours: SSGC

KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced that all industries including their power generation units...

Updated 30 Dec, 2023 10:18am

Beneficial owners of companies: PTBA urges FBR to extend deadline

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has approached the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend date...

Updated 30 Dec, 2023 10:12am

SBP launches ‘SUNWAI’ portal to address complaints

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched “SUNWAI”- a facilitative portal for consumer to address their...

Updated 30 Dec, 2023 09:22am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from December 29, 2023

Published 30 Dec, 2023 09:16am

Alleged violation of laws: Sacked MD of NTC to face disciplinary proceedings

ISLAMABAD: The sacked Managing Director, National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) is to face disciplinary...

Updated 30 Dec, 2023 08:53am

Opinion

Challenges facing the textile sector

Amidst the global economic slowdown triggered by the war in Ukraine and the increase in energy expenses, Pakistan’s...

Updated 30 Dec, 2023 06:48am

Opinion

Saving precious lives

Violent crimes are increasing in the city at an alarming rate. Every day newspaper readers are confronted with...