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Pakistan

Saudi foreign minister to visit Pakistan on Monday

FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah to lead high-level Saudi delegation visiting Pakistan as part of efforts to enhance bilateral economic cooperation, foreign office says

Updated 15 Apr, 2024 12:24am

World

Israel 'not looking' for escalation with Iran: US

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to "think carefully" about...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 11:00pm

Europe

Manchester attack survivors file case against MI5: lawyers

LONDON: More than 250 survivors of the 2017 Manchester Arena attack have filed a lawsuit against Britain's domestic...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 10:40pm

World

G7 'ready to take measures' in response to further destabilisation by Iran

ROME: G7 leaders offered their full support for Israel on Sunday following an attack by Iran, and said they were...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 10:35pm

Sports

AC Milan held in Sassuolo thriller as Inter close in on title

MILAN: AC Milan were held to a spectacular 3-3 draw at struggling Sassuolo on Sunday to leave Inter Milan within...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 09:49pm

Sports

‘Ruthless’ Tsitsipas defeats Ruud for third Monte Carlo title

MONTE CARLO: Stefanos Tsitsipas completed a Monte Carlo Masters trophy hat-trick on Sunday, holding off Casper Ruud...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 09:39pm

Middle East

US does not want to see Middle East crisis ‘escalate’

We're not looking for a wider war with Iran, says White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby

Published 14 Apr, 2024 07:48pm

Europe

How did some countries react to Iran’s retaliatory strike against Israel

PARIS: Countries around the world condemned Iran’s strikes on Israel late Saturday, warning the attack threatened to...

Updated 14 Apr, 2024 07:56pm

South Asia

Heavy rain and flash floods kill 33 in Afghanistan

KABUL: At least 33 people have been killed over three days of heavy rains and flash flooding in Afghanistan, the...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 07:52pm

Pakistan

Pakistan expresses concern over Middle East developments

FO underlines necessity of international efforts to prevent expansion of hostilities in region and for ceasefire in Gaza

Updated 14 Apr, 2024 07:47pm

Asia

China 'deeply concerned' about escalation after Iran strikes Israel

BEIJING: China is “deeply concerned” about escalating tensions in the Middle East after Iran launched drones and...

Updated 14 Apr, 2024 07:46pm

Europe

EU ministers to discuss Iran’s attack on Israel on Tuesday: Borrell

BRUSSELS: The European Union foreign ministers will meet on Tuesday to discuss the escalation in tensions in the...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 07:43pm

Stocks

Most Gulf markets fall after Iran’s attack on Israel

Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Sunday after Iran launched a retaliatory attack on Israel that raised...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 06:53pm

Energy

Oil seen opening up after Iran’s attack on Israel, but further gains may depend on response

LONDON: Oil prices are expected to rise on Monday after Iran’s attack on Israel over the weekend, analysts said on...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 05:45pm

Pakistan

239 candidates submit nominations for by-elections in 23 NA, PA seats: ECP

A total of 239 candidates have submitted nominations for 23 vacant seats in both National and provincial assemblies...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 05:41pm

Europe

Scholz warns Iran as attacks on Israel overshadow China trip

CHONGQING/BERLIN: Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned Iran against further attacks on Israel on Sunday as the escalating...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 04:55pm

Europe

Ukraine says strengthening defences in battered frontline town

KYIV: Ukrainian troops defending the frontline town of Chasiv Yar under relentless Russian attack have received...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 04:32pm

Asia

At least 15 killed in Indonesia landslide: disaster agency

JAKARTA: At least 15 people have been found dead after a landslide in central Indonesia, local authorities said on...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 04:27pm

World

Iran's military officials warn Israel and US against retaliation

Israel claims 99% of 300 missiles and drones shot down after Iran launches unprecedented strikes

Updated 14 Apr, 2024 04:25pm

Pakistan

Saudi Arabia likely to invest up to $1bn in Reko Diq Copper-Gold project

PM Shehbaz set to form committee that includes all stakeholders to ensure smooth completion of Saudi investments

Updated 14 Apr, 2024 02:44pm

Sports

Australia’s Marsh returns home from IPL following injury

NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has returned home after suffering a hamstring niggle in the...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 02:25pm

Middle East

Emirates airlines cancels some flights following Iran attack on Israel

CAIRO: Emirates Airlines announced the cancellation of some of its flights and the re-routing of others, the...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 02:08pm

Middle East

Israel reopens airspace as airlines cancel flights due to Iran attacks

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli airlines said operations were returning to normal on Sunday after an overnight attack by...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 02:06pm

Stocks

Tel Aviv share indexes edge lower after Iran attack on Israel

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Tel Aviv shares were flat to marginally lower in early Sunday trade after Iran’s attack on...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 02:02pm

10-year Eurobond: $1bn repayment made despite dearth of forex

KARACHI: Despite foreign exchange difficulties, Pakistan has successfully made timely repayment of foreign debt...

Updated 14 Apr, 2024 01:57pm

Europe

G7 leaders to discuss Iranian attack in Sunday video call

ROME: Italy, which holds the rotating presidency of the G7, has called a video meeting of G7 leaders on Sunday to...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 01:50pm

World

Netanyahu says Israel prepared for 'direct attack from Iran'

JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that Israel was prepared for a "direct attack from Iran"...

Updated 14 Apr, 2024 01:39pm

Sports

Madrid see off Mallorca to stay on title course

MADRID: Aurelien Tchouameni’s long-range strike earned Real Madrid a 1-0 victory over Mallorca on Saturday that kept...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 01:20pm

World

US forces shot down drones launched at Israel from Iran: reports

WASHINGTON: American forces have shot down drones launched at Israel by Iran in retaliation for a deadly strike on...

Updated 14 Apr, 2024 01:18pm

Sports

Romania shatter Ukraine’s BJK Cup hopes as Osaka’s Japan make finals

PARIS: Romania staged an astonishing fightback to shatter war-torn Ukraine’s hopes of reaching the Billie Jean King...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 01:14pm

South Asia

Thousands gather in Iran in show of support for attack on Israel

TEHRAN: Thousands of Iranians took to the streets of Iran early Sunday in a show of support for the unprecedented...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 01:04pm

South Asia

Somali pirates free ship after Bangladeshi owners pay ransom

CHITTAGONG: Somali pirates freed a Bangladesh-flagged cargo vessel and its 23 crew early Sunday after the shipowners...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 12:45pm

Life & Style

Coachella heavy on indie rock nostalgia, Taylor Swift buzz

INDIO: Coachella day two was heavy on alt-rock throwbacks including a highly anticipated No Doubt reunion, but it...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 12:26pm

Sports

Masters rookie Hojgaard gets Amen Corner lesson

AUGUSTA: Denmark’s Nicolai Hojgaard had a short-lived stint atop the leaderboard on Saturday before the Masters...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 11:26am

Sports

Corinthians female players protest against Santos coach’s return amid harassment allegations

Corinthians players covered their ears and mouths during the Brazilian national anthem before their women’s league...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 11:21am

Technology

China EV maker Nio urges openness in US speech amid tensions

SHANGHAI: Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio’s founder called for openness in a rare speech in the United...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 11:03am

Wheat set for a good harvest

KARACHI: Pakistan is preparing for a record-breaking wheat harvest of around 15 million metric tons of biofortified,...

Updated 14 Apr, 2024 11:03am

Europe

Ukraine says it downs all 10 Russia-launched drones

Ukraine’s air force said on Sunday its air defence systems destroyed all 10 attack drones that Russia launched at...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 10:56am

World

Sydney knife attacker had mental health issues, ideology not motive, police say

SYDNEY: The man who fatally stabbed six people in Sydney had mental health issues in the past and there was no...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 10:44am

Falling within definition of ‘capital equipment’: Firefighting equipment entitled to duty, GST exemption: SHC

ISLAMABAD: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has declared that the firefighting equipment, which falls within the ...

Updated 14 Apr, 2024 10:42am

South Asia

India’s Narendra Modi says BJP poll manifesto focuses on creating jobs

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the 2024 election manifesto of his Bharatiya...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 10:35am

Sports

Manchester United must step up for FA Cup, says Dalot

Manchester United cannot afford the errors they have made in their recent Premier League fixtures if they want to...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 10:23am

Europe

More homes in Russia’s Orenburg flooded, water levels inch down

About 1,000 more homes were flooded in Russia’s Orenburg in the 24 hours to Sunday morning, but water levels in the...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 10:21am

Middle East

Israel says Hamas has rejected hostage deal proposal

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Hamas group has rejected the latest proposal for a deal to return Israeli hostages and Israel...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 10:14am

Pakistan

11 gunned down in Noshki

Victims were identified and then killed, adding that they hailed from Mandi Bahauddin, Gujranwala, and Wazirabad cities of Punjab. He said their bodies were found in a desolate, mountainous area

Updated 14 Apr, 2024 09:45am

Pakistan

CM approves implementation of special audit system in police

The meeting also considered the proposal to establish border security forces to prevent smuggling

Updated 14 Apr, 2024 09:45am

‘Trial of civilians’ SC to resume hearing of ICAs from 24th

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will resume hearing of intra-court appeal (ICAs) against its judgment, regarding the...

Updated 14 Apr, 2024 09:43am

Justice Ishtiaq to take oath as PHC acting CJ tomorrow

PESHAWAR: Peshawar High Court Chief Justice Mohammad Ibrahim Khan will lay down his robes today (Sunday) following...

Updated 14 Apr, 2024 09:43am

IBO in KP’s Buner: Two soldiers martyred, terrorist killed: ISPR

ISLAMABAD: Two Pakistan Army soldiers embraced martyrdom during an Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO) which also saw...

Updated 14 Apr, 2024 09:41am

5Es framework: Planning ministry seeks action plan

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (MPD&SI) has sought action plan of the...

Updated 14 Apr, 2024 09:41am

Georgieva to head IMF for second term

WASHINGTON: Kristalina Georgieva will lead the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for another five years, the ...

Updated 14 Apr, 2024 09:40am

Opinion

Deemed income tax on ownership of vacant plot of land incorrect—II

Notwithstanding the fact that this author is not in agreement with the judgement and considers this order identical...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 03:33am

Sports

Names of match officials for Pak-NZ series announced

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Saturday announced match officials for the Pakistan versus New Zealand...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 03:33am

Letters

Balochistan CM Bugti needs to work harder

Nine people from Punjab were killed near Noshki, Balochistan in the early hours of yesterday, when gunmen forced ...

Published 14 Apr, 2024 03:33am

Opinion

Prioritising sustainable, small-scale farming

Evolution is natural ongoing phenomena since day one and there is a famous phrase of philosophers and scientists...