News Archives for Latest - 2024-03-16

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Sports

PSL 2024 eliminator 2: Imad, Haider put Islamabad in final

Imad Wasim’s 59 triumphed Saim Ayub’s 73 as Islamabad United defeated Peshawar Zalmi by five wickets in Eliminator 2...

Updated 17 Mar, 2024 12:53am

World

WHO appeals to Israel to halt planned assault on Rafah

GENEVA: The head of the World Health Organisation on Saturday appealed to Israel "in the name of humanity" not to...

Published 16 Mar, 2024 11:44pm

Europe

France eases bird flu restrictions to moderate from high

PARIS: France has eased bird flu restrictions to 'moderate' from 'high' after two months without an outbreak on any...

Published 16 Mar, 2024 10:44pm

South Asia

Crisis-hit Sri Lankan economy rebounds as tourists return

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s economy rebounded strongly in the fourth quarter of 2023 from the island nation’s unprecedented...

Updated 16 Mar, 2024 10:18pm

Middle East

First aid boat unloads in Gaza as Hamas proposes new truce

GAZA STRIP: A first aid ship plying a new maritime corridor from Cyprus began unloading its cargo of desperately...

Updated 16 Mar, 2024 10:17pm

Commodities

Gold price per tola falls Rs1,050 in Pakistan

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

Updated 16 Mar, 2024 10:16pm

Currency

SBP says no plan to introduce polymer banknote series

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Saturday “categorically” denied news reports regarding the issuance of polymer...

Updated 16 Mar, 2024 10:15pm

South Asia

Afghan govt welcomes UN mission extension

KABUL: Taliban authorities on Saturday welcomed the renewal of the mandate of the UN mission to Afghanistan, saying...

Updated 16 Mar, 2024 10:15pm

Middle East

Mossad chief expected to resume Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha on Sunday

DOHA: The head of Israeli intelligence is expected to lead ceasefire talks with mediators which resume in Qatar on...

Updated 16 Mar, 2024 10:14pm

PM directs Ministry to explore possibility of Panda Bonds

Directions issued to shore up depleting foreign exchange reserves

Updated 16 Mar, 2024 10:14pm

Pakistan

Seven Pak army soldiers martyred in North Waziristan terror attack

ISPR says six terrorists attacked a post in early hours of Saturday

Updated 16 Mar, 2024 10:13pm

Pakistan

Saudi crown prince reaffirms full support for Pakistan

Crown Prince felicitates Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on his re-election

Updated 16 Mar, 2024 10:12pm

Sports

Djokovic withdraws from Miami Open

MIAMI: World number one Novak Djokovic withdrew from next week’s ATP-WTA Miami Open on Saturday in the wake of his...

Published 16 Mar, 2024 08:41pm

Sports

PSG ‘favourites’ in Champions League clash: Barca coach Xavi

BARCELONA: Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said Saturday Paris Saint-Germain were the favourites in their upcoming...

Published 16 Mar, 2024 07:23pm

Sports

Bangladesh axe Liton for third Sri Lanka ODI

CHITTAGONG: Bangladesh dropped Liton Das for Monday’s third and final one-day international against Sri Lanka after...

Published 16 Mar, 2024 05:54pm

Europe

Ukraine attacks Russian city and refinery on second day of presidential election

MOSCOW: A Ukrainian missile attack killed two people in western Russia and a separate drone strike set an oil...

Published 16 Mar, 2024 05:22pm

Business & Finance

Petrol’s price remains unchanged

ISLAMABAD: Federal government on Friday announced to keep the ex-depot price of petrol unchanged, and Rs 1.77 per...

Updated 16 Mar, 2024 05:11pm

Money & Banking

Zindigi drives digital evolution with Raast P2M

KARACHI: Following the State Bank of Pakistan’s strategic vision toward digitalisation of financial system, Zindigi...

Updated 16 Mar, 2024 04:53pm

South Asia

India to begin voting on April 19 in world’s largest election

NEW DELHI: India will begin voting in phases starting April 19 to elect a new parliament, the country’s election...

Published 16 Mar, 2024 04:03pm

Nepra approves multi-year tariffs for three Discos

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved Multi-Year Tariffs (MYTs) for five...

Updated 16 Mar, 2024 03:08pm

US envoy, PM discuss private sector-led growth

United States Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome expresses US support for Pakistan’s democracy and the key role of an independent press

Updated 16 Mar, 2024 03:07pm

Important reform priorities of govt: Aurangzeb speaks to EU ambassador

ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan, Dr Riina Kionka, called on Federal Minister for Finance...

Updated 16 Mar, 2024 03:07pm

Two power plants: PD shares with PC issues hindering sell-off process

ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has reportedly shared issues with Privatisation Commission (PC) that are hindering...

Updated 16 Mar, 2024 03:07pm

FBR’s applications rejected: IHC asserts its jurisdiction

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) rejecting the applications of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) ruled...

Updated 16 Mar, 2024 03:06pm

Movies & Music

Beyoncé makes her mark on country music, shining light on genre’s Black roots

Texas native and singer-songwriter Denitia was deeply moved when she heard the first notes of Beyoncé’s hit country...

Published 16 Mar, 2024 12:58pm

Europe

Ukrainian drones hit Russia’s Syzran oil refinery, regional governor says

MOSCOW: The governor of Russia’s Samara region said on Saturday that Ukrainian drones had struck two Rosneft oil...

Published 16 Mar, 2024 11:20am

South Asia

Indian navy intercepts Somali pirates on cargo ship Ruen

An Indian navy warship has intercepted the hijacked Ruen cargo ship and demanded the Somali pirates on board...

Published 16 Mar, 2024 10:44am

Business & Finance

RfPs of RE projects sans benchmark tariff: Nepra allows KEL to conduct bidding

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has allowed K-Electric Limited (KEL) to conduct...

Updated 16 Mar, 2024 09:53am

Pakistan

Airports’ outsourcing: Bid submission timeline extended till May 15th

ISLAMABAD: The meeting of the Steering Committee on Outsourcing of Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore Airports decided...

Updated 16 Mar, 2024 09:43am

No IAEA delegation visiting Pakistan: FO

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Friday rejected the media reports as fake which claimed that a delegation of the...

Updated 16 Mar, 2024 09:42am

Pakistan

Extending lifespan of 7 ordinances: Legislating in a hurry?

ISLAMABAD: Amid strong protests by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-backed (PTI)-backed Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC)...

Updated 16 Mar, 2024 09:11am

Talks with IMF going on positively: Tarar

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Ataullah Tarar on Friday said talks with the IMF are...

Updated 16 Mar, 2024 09:09am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from March 15, 2024

Published 16 Mar, 2024 09:07am

Opinion

The real economic performance of interim govt

As the new government takes the reins, we are well placed to examine the efforts and output of the interim ...