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Sports

Haseebullah replaces injured Azam Khan in Pakistan’s T20I squad

The national selection committee on Sunday announced wicketkeeper-batter Haseebullah as the replacement for Azam...

Updated 21 Apr, 2024 11:10pm

Sports

Chapman-inspired New Zealand shock Pakistan in third T20I

RAWALPINDI: Mark Chapman hit a robust half century to help an under-strength New Zealand to a shock seven-wicket...

Updated 21 Apr, 2024 11:10pm

World

Israel vows to increase 'military pressure' on Hamas in 'coming days'

JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said Israel will increase "military pressure" on Palestinian...

Published 21 Apr, 2024 10:57pm

Europe

US aid shows Ukraine will not be ‘second Afghanistan’: Zelensky

WASHINGTON: The decision by the US House of Representatives to earmark $61 billion in long-delayed aid for Ukraine...

Updated 21 Apr, 2024 10:29pm

Pakistan

‘Visit of foreign dignitaries’: public holiday announced in Karachi Division on Tuesday, April 23

A public holiday has been announced in Karachi Division on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 in view of the “visit of foreign...

Updated 21 Apr, 2024 10:27pm

Pakistan

Iranian President Raisi to arrive in Pakistan on Monday: FO

This will be first visit by any head of state to Pakistan after February 8 elections

Updated 21 Apr, 2024 10:26pm

Pakistan

By-elections: official results awaited for 21 national and provincial seats

Official results are awaited as the counting of votes is under way in 21 national and provincial constituencies...

Updated 21 Apr, 2024 10:15pm

Pakistan

Gunmen kill 7 customs officials in western Pakistan in two attacks

No group has so far claimed responsibility for the two attacks

Updated 21 Apr, 2024 09:39pm

Middle East

Hamas says US military aid to Israel ‘green light’ for Gaza ‘aggression’

GAZA STRIP: Palestinian group Hamas on Sunday condemned the US House of Representatives’ approval of billions of...

Updated 21 Apr, 2024 08:06pm

Sports

‘Finally done it’: Struff beats Fritz in Munich for debut title

MUNICH: German fourth seed Jan-Lennard Struff broke through for his debut ATP singles title in his 218th tournament...

Published 21 Apr, 2024 07:50pm

Sports

West Indies Women beat Pakistan in second ODI to seal series 2-0

Stafanie Taylor’s brilliant 73 led West Indies Women to a thrilling two-wicket win over Pakistan in the second ODI...

Published 21 Apr, 2024 07:05pm

Stocks

Gulf markets subdued on geopolitical tensions, US rate cut concerns

Most stock markets in the Gulf were subdued on Sunday amid geopolitical strife and uncertainties surrounding US...

Published 21 Apr, 2024 06:45pm

Sports

Rybakina strolls to Stuttgart title in straight-sets win over Kostyuk

STUTTGART: Elena Rybakina had little trouble in seeing off Marta Kostyuk 6-2 6-2 to win the Stuttgart Open on...

Published 21 Apr, 2024 06:01pm

South Asia

One killed in explosion claimed by IS in Afghan capital

KABUL: One person was killed and three others wounded by an explosion in Kabul on Saturday evening, Afghan police...

Published 21 Apr, 2024 05:29pm

Europe

Russia claims advances near Chasiv Yar as Ukraine hails new aid

KYIV: Russia said Sunday its forces had gained territory near the key battleground town of Chasiv Yar in east...

Published 21 Apr, 2024 05:22pm

Europe

Zelenskiy says he is grateful for US House approval of Ukraine aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed gratitude on Saturday for the passage by the U.S. House of...

Updated 21 Apr, 2024 04:42pm

Pakistan rejects US’ ‘politically motivated’ move

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday took strong exception to the “politically motivated” US decision to impose sanctions...

Updated 21 Apr, 2024 04:19pm

Govt to revisit NFC Award if IMF loan approved: Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday expressed the expectation of a...

Updated 21 Apr, 2024 04:08pm

Sports

Mueller bags brace, Kane hits 33rd goal as Bayern thump Union

BERLIN: Harry Kane claimed his 33rd league goal of the season and Thomas Mueller scored twice as Bayern Munich...

Published 21 Apr, 2024 01:48pm

South Asia

India to rerun election at 11 places in Manipur after violence

NEW DELHI: India, staging the world’s biggest election, will rerun voting at 11 polling stations in the northeastern...

Published 21 Apr, 2024 01:36pm

Sports

‘Crucible curse’ sees world snooker champion Brecel crash

SHEFFIELD: World snooker champion Luca Brecel on Saturday became the latest victim of the so-called “Curse of the...

Published 21 Apr, 2024 01:22pm

Pakistan

Ex-bureaucrat Roedad Khan passes away

He held many important civil service roles

Published 21 Apr, 2024 01:14pm

Sports

Rai Benjamin turns in solid 400m in return to competition

WALNUT: Rai Benjamin, the 400m hurdles Olympic silver medallist, delivered a convincing 400m win in 44.42sec on...

Published 21 Apr, 2024 12:58pm

Asia

Splashy Saudi mega-project NEOM chases Chinese funds

HONG KONG: Bigwigs behind a Saudi megacity dogged by questions about its viability have wrapped up a tour courting...

Published 21 Apr, 2024 12:17pm

South Asia

Maldives votes in the shadow of India-China rivalry

MALÉ: Voting got under way in the Maldives Sunday in a parliamentary election likely to test President Mohamed...

Published 21 Apr, 2024 12:01pm

Europe

Slovenia’s umbrella doctor weathers the economic storm

LJUBLJANA: While most people believe a malfunctioning umbrella means you have to buy a new one, Slovenian Marija Lah...

Published 21 Apr, 2024 11:56am

Sports

Garcia drops Haney three times en route to majority decision win in super-lightweight bout

NEW YORK: Ryan Garcia handed Devin Haney the first defeat of his career Saturday, knocking down the WBC...

Published 21 Apr, 2024 11:51am

Aurangzeb briefs global FIs on reform initiatives

Finance minister meets with World Bank’s Regional Vice President for South Asia Martin Raiser to discuss Pakistan’s reform initiatives and development priorities in Washington DC

Updated 21 Apr, 2024 11:30am

Middle East

More than 14 Palestinians killed as violence flares in West Bank

NUR SHAMS: Israeli forces killed 14 Palestinians during a raid in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, while an...

Published 21 Apr, 2024 11:15am

World

Tesla cuts prices nearly $2,000 in China, in line with US cuts

BEIJING: Tesla has cut prices by nearly $2,000 across its models in China, after price cuts in the United States, as...

Updated 21 Apr, 2024 10:44am

Sports

Lionel Messi shines as Inter Miami knock off Nashville SC

Lionel Messi scored his sixth and seventh goals of the season while adding his sixth assist in between and Inter...

Published 21 Apr, 2024 10:41am

Asia

Two Japan navy helicopters crash, one body found, 7 missing

TOKYO: Two Japanese navy helicopters crashed into the sea during a training exercise, killing at least one of the...

Published 21 Apr, 2024 10:31am

Sports

Hyderabad’s Abhishek Sharma says rapport with Head behind top-order fireworks

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Abhishek Sharma said his good off-field bond with Australian opener Travis Head had translated...

Published 21 Apr, 2024 10:15am

USA

Two dead, six injured in Memphis block party shooting, police says

At least two people are dead and six others injured in a shooting at a block party in Memphis, Tennessee, on...

Published 21 Apr, 2024 10:10am

Pakistan

Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim sworn in as PHC CJ

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Haji Ghulam Ali administers the oath to Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim at a ceremony held at the Governor House

Updated 21 Apr, 2024 09:23am

Pakistan

Pak-China ties rapidly growing due to CPEC: PM

Premier says a sufficient number of Pakistanis were learning the Chinese language

Updated 21 Apr, 2024 09:22am

All set for by-polls in 21 constituencies today

ISLAMABAD: Preparations are complete for the by-elections on 5 National and 16 provincial Assembly seats across...

Updated 21 Apr, 2024 09:21am

Blast at Iraq army base kills one

BAGHDAD: One person was killed and eight wounded in an overnight explosion at an Iraqi military base housing a...

Updated 21 Apr, 2024 09:20am

Erdogan urges Palestinian unity

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged Palestinians to unite amid Israel’s war in Gaza following...

Updated 21 Apr, 2024 09:20am

PSDP’s FIIP: Finance Division to hire project director

ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has decided to hire a project director for the Public Sector Development...

Updated 21 Apr, 2024 09:20am

Concerns of rating agencies on external side addressed

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday addressed concerns of the rating...

Updated 21 Apr, 2024 09:19am

Space activities rules: Pemra licensees to use only registered satellites in future

ISLAMABAD: The existing licensees of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) shall continue to ...

Updated 21 Apr, 2024 09:19am

Alleged supplies to missile programme: US imposes ban on four entities

ISLAMABAD: The United States has imposed sanctions on four entities — three Chinese and one Belarusian —...

Updated 21 Apr, 2024 09:18am

SOE transformation: ADB sending mission to develop $400m project scope

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is dispatching a reconnaissance mission from 6-24 May 2024 to develop ...

Updated 21 Apr, 2024 09:17am

Pakistan

PIA planning to commence operations to Europe

KARACHI: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), after reporting operating profits for the first time in 13 ...